Pablo Pita Arquitectos developed Boavista, a single family house renovation, in 2016. The house is named after the street it resides on, which is one of the busiest streets in Porto. Nearing ruins when the project began, the house was built in the last century, with a busy street view and a private back garden connected by 260 […]
The In of Ex House, by Steven Holl Architects, is an experiment in space, a response to modernist suburban homes that sprawl across their lots. Built on a forested twenty-eight acre property in Rhinebeck, New York, this house explores compression within interlocking spaces, utilizing experimental shapes within 918 square meters to create a new kind of dwelling. The […]
Whether your kitchen is a true fixer-upper from decades ago or your once-trendy laminate countertop and linoleum flooring fell out of style fast, it may be time to modernize your outdated kitchen. With new design trends showcasing creative uses of colors, modern appliances, and functional design, there are endless ways to bring your kitchen into […]
This Greek apartment by Normless Architecture Studio and Workspace borrows trends from Scandinavian design in its low-key modernism. For instance, black geometric patterns pop up in a collection of hip furniture and artwork throughout the 500-square-foot apartment. On one side, a sectional sofa and muted artwork naturally delineate a living room in the open apartment. […]
Poly Studio completed this home extension on an Edwardian weatherboard house in Melbourne, Australia. Located in the suburb of Balaclava, the house inhabits a corner lot, giving it multiple front angles and first impressions from the street. The home is divided into three quarters: the original Edwardian structure houses the parents’ zone, completed with master bedroom, […]
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson completed this modern ski-in / ski-out lodge called Kicking Horse Residence for its location in British Columbia. The owners wanted a weekend property capable of housing plenty of guests. With that in mind, the design incorporates ladders leading up to bonus, lofted sleeping area with maple bunk beds. This home includes two […]
2016 has been a rollercoaster of a year, to say the least. Yet like any other, it brought new home trends that we saw go from the homes of prominent designers to our own abodes. From modern metals to quirky accent pieces, we gathered up a list of the things we saw the most in […]
Pulkabacken is the perfect home for entertaining with features like a party deck and sled hill roof. Street Monkey Architects customized a prefabricated module to create these unique elements, building the home into a hillside. This allows it to have privacy from neighbors and beautiful sea views. During the summer, the grass-covered roof camouflages this […]
Zaha Hadid Architects was the mastermind behind this renovation and addition to the Port House of Antwerp, Belgium. This dramatic addition to the Antwerp skyline took almost a decade to plan and build. The geometric glass and steel structure, which reflects the many colors of the sky throughout the day, is delicately balanced above the port house. […]
This family cottage located in Kingston upon Thames, England was renovated by McGarry-Moon Architects. A new addition was built, which together with the main house can now accommodate up to 12 persons. “The new extension meets the old with a touch of glass,” the architects said. “Its palette is muted but precise, with crafted iroko timber meeting […]
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