The Paulista Avenue Residence in Sao Paulo, Brazil was designed for a trader who shares it with his son, and the project was carried out bearing in mind the fact that the residence is for two men, each of them occupying a part of it, in the ends of the floor. The apartment is a […]
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Inspiring loft restoration from Florence
Italian architect Sabrina Bignami, the founder of B-Arch Studio in Prato, Italy, just outside of Florence, is most noted for the renovation of her own home, Casa Orlandi, an 18th-century palazzo, where she skillfully incorporates modern furnishings within a formal, classical interior. In an interview with Yatzer, Bignami says, “The Italians are great at ancient […]
The Wo & We collection
These very unique light fixtures come from the Wo & We Collection. Olivier, the creative and talented designer behind these awesome fixtures, is a light “creator-assembler” and makes the coolest adjustable vintage lamps, restored and re-assembled from industrial components. He is based in Lyon, France and has been creating, restoring and assembling his pieces over the […]
Charming chic retreat in the south of France
Le Logis de Puygaty is a charming chic retreat in Chadurie, South Charente, France. The owners, Max & Pierre, have restored this 15th-century manor house, retaining most of the original features, stonework walls, and wood-beamed ceilings and sourcing gorgeous antiques to decorate the outhouses, barn and cottage. With a real eye for brocante (flea market […]
Zen house sheds a new light on design in Singapore
Architects ONG & ONG designed a 3,100 square-foot, contemporary interior renovation of a Heritage Art Deco Style terrace home in Singapore. The project was called 55 Blair Road, completed in 2009. The concept was to create an open floorplan that promotes harmony between the interior and exterior spaces. The wall-less design of the interior of […]
Beautiful restoration of a vintage-style palazzo
This gorgeous home is called Casa Orlandi Guesthouse, which is an 18th century palazzo in Prato, Italy. It has been renovated by the Italian architect and founder of b-arch studio Sabrina Bignami. The traditional decor in this 18th century home is mixed with different styles. The vintage Saarinen tulips chairs fit surprisingly well with the […]
Shabby chic villa design in Uruguay
Argentines Federico Bonomi and Cynthia Kern purchased this 1850’s original farmhouse in Uruguay with the idea of turning it into a hotel. When the restoration was over they decided to keep it as their own second home. It is located in Carmelo which is a short distance from the border with Argentina. Well out of the […]
Home attic gets a facelift in Madrid
Located in Madrid, Spain, a union of two adjacent apartments into one was designed by architects Michael Kreisler with Angel Jaramillo. The owners wanted to increase their living space but wished to stay in the same location, in the heart of the city, so they purchased the apartment next door. The walls that separated the […]