We are totally loving this cool penthouse loft that Jordan MacNab sent us, a live/work artist space in an industrial building, located in East Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The owner of this penthouse purchased it over eight years ago, completely transforming the space into a “swanky love shack.” This top floor pad affords amazing views of […]
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30 Brilliant and inspiring rooftop terrace design ideas
A home or apartment that has a rooftop terrace can offer many possibilities, including an amazing view. There are plenty of different styles you can use to decorate your outdoor living space. Add some gardens, a fireplace, lounge furniture, and even a dining space. This area can be used for relaxing and entertaining, offering […]
Sleek and sexy industrial style urban loft showcases Chicago skyline views
An urban loft in Chicago, Illinois underwent an incredible renovation, contrived by taking two old apartments, gutting them and merging them into one beautiful space. With voluminous ceilings and immense windows this loft transformation was completed by Chicago-based firm JamesThomas Interiors. The timber loft building was once used for commercial purposes, so the designers left the […]
Chic midcentury modern renovation surrounded by woods in Seattle
This midcentury modern home was designed by New-Jersey based Mowery Marsh Architects, nestled on a sprawling 10,000 square foot wooded property in Washington. The home was originally constructed in 1957 by Seattle–based architect Hawley Adelbert Dudley, used as his personal residence. During the same year this home was built, Seattle Times awarded it “Home of the […]
Impressive four-story home in San Francisco boasts LEED Platinum
This striking modern four-story home was designed by John Maniscalco Architecture, located in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California. The design of this home has established LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum status, the highest level that can be achieved. This means the design team has devised innovative solutions that supports […]
East coast meets west coast in this California beach house
The interiors of this traditional Cape Cod-inspired beach house is the work of Brown Design Group, located in the coastal town of Dana Point, California. Set in the idyllic gated community of “The Strand”, this home features absolutely breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Consisting of 6,000 square feet of living space, the two-story pad has an approachable […]
Sumptuous two-level modern waterfront property on Sag Harbor Bay
This modern waterfront property was designed by Blaze Makoid Architecture, located on a two-acre site in North Haven, a village in Suffolk County, New York. The challenge for this project was for the architects to create a design that would take full advantage of the views across Sag Harbor Bay. The design plan also needed to […]
Striking three-story modern dwelling in Seattle with a rooftop deck
This striking modern dwelling was designed by David Coleman Architecture, located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. This house demonstrates the potential of outside-the-box conceptualization and the value of adaptive reuse as applied to a modest, residential program. An existing, gable-roofed farmhouse – built in the early 20th century and located in the rear yard setback – […]
A serene and inviting lake house in Naples, Florida
Herscoe Hajjar Architects together with Lisa Kahn Designs have joined forces to design this breathtaking modern lake house in Naples, Florida. In need of a major renovation, the home features clean lines and modern furnishings within a sustainable environment. The designer infused the old with the new, adding some antiques and period reproductions in with some current design pieces. […]
Modern dwelling suspended on a cliff overlooking Lake Austin
This spectacular modern dwelling was designed by architects Specht Harpman, entrenched halfway down a cliff overlooking Lake Austin, in Austin, Texas. According to the architects of this magnificent architectural masterpiece, the home is suspended on a narrow limestone ridge. The previous structure was built in the 1970s, severely dated, the home needed a new facelift and interior […]