All creative spirits dream of a remote study room with just enough furniture elements to trigger that sense of comfort. This is the case with the writer’s studio below, envisioned by SMNG-A Architects in Lakeside, Michigan, USA and discovered on ArchDaily. Part of a larger property, including a main house completed in 1986 and large green spaces, the 448 square-foot rectangle-shaped dwelling also provides space for visitors coming over during week-ends.The project is structured on two lev
A-001 Taller de Arquitectura have completed the design and development of Casa del Viento, a contemporary residence in the city of Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Reflecting the cultural mix that characterizes the region, the architecture of the building includes a variety of materials, ranging from exposed concrete and glass to the more traditional stone. The result is an imposing modern mansion, complete with a terrace the owners wanted for meditation, small balconies and a swimming pool reflecti
This residence in Johannesburg, South Africa developed by the team at Summersun Property Group and initially discovered by Freshome on Sotheby’s is a massive display of opulence. The generously-sized house features five bedrooms, five bathrooms and large living areas for social encounters. The alternation between covered and open spaces contribute to its breezy, holiday-inspiring appearance.Flanked by a pond on one side and by a swimming pool on the other, the two levels of the building a
LINK Arkitektur have completed the design and development of the Froeyland Orstad Church, a modern house of prayer in the small village of Orstad, Norway. The 2100 square meter building has an impressive capacity of 600 seats and accommodates the country’s first baptismal pool. With an appearance inspired by the surrounding landscape, the roof slopes in two directions, further blending in with the rest of the white geometrical shapes, resulting in a diverse composition.A path with concret
If you are a fan of geometric patterns and creative lighting design, have a look at how the two were originally combined in WIREFLOW. Imagined by designer Arik Levy for Vibia, the projects were assembled by using rods and wires, which transmit a feeling of two-dimensional. The bulbs were subtly added at the bottom of the designs, the overall look inspiring frailty and elegance.Don’t you just love how the designers played with lines and geometrical shapes in order to come up with such unus
Prentiss Architects studio has defined this volumetric and cozy contemporary dwelling, located on a ridge on San Juan Island. Two volumes compose the main residence. There is another additional structure, used as an office, studio and a garage. The house was envisioned as a home for a couple and it faced a few construction problems, due to the raw terrain. The house overlooks the coast of San Juan Island, offering stunning views and overall, an incredible living experience.The cliffside house k
House N by Rotterdam-based architectural firm Maxwan is a reinterpretation of a residence initially built eight decades ago in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. By preserving the character of the original building affected by weather condition over time, the architects developed a welcoming family home subtly blending rustic features with the comfort of modern living. The thatched roof is the most distinctive characteristic of House N, easily making the residence stand out in its neighborhood.Accordi
It is not difficult to correlate the design of this home with an artist’s vision. Designed by Calico Studio, this retreat in the state of Washington, USA displays a strong personality throughout: “Our artist wanted a space that would call her to create. The studio is tucked in between existing trees in close proximity to the main house providing a visual connection to her family that can easily be broken and re-established“, explain the architects. The name of the project rev
Cosgriff House in Sydney, Australia was envisioned by architect Christopher Polly as a modern dwelling, preserving its original envelope. The newly added extension opens up the residence towards the garden, adding more living space and more natural light. Building higher than the existing wall alignments, a third level was created on top, offering great views to the east.The well planned structure of the extension offers easy access to new interiors and a practical overall design: “Utilit
The first striking feature of M2 House in Bozen, Italy is that it accommodates two apartments on separate floors. Envisioned by monovolume architecture + design, the residence has an imposing exterior look, with one facade hiding it away from the access road, while the other opening each of its rooms to the swimming pool and landscape beyond. Thick overhanging roofs protect the two “cribs” against extreme weather conditions and the roof of the upper level has an integrated photo-vol
The Promenade Residence is a two-storey luxury home envisioned as the perfect “resort-like” house. The project was designed by BGD Architects in Queensland, Australia aiming to offer a unique and permanent vacation-like living experience to its inhabitants. Rich in cut outs and with a stunning swimming pool, the house provides natural breeziness and the perfect ambience to enjoy a stressless lifestyle. “The approach to the house, presents a structured and grounded design, bala
Perianth Interior Design’s Hilary Unger, Contractor John P. Maloney and Millworker Michael O’Boy recently collaborated to create an addition to an opulent yet family-oriented townhouse on the Upper East Side. This historic 1917 limestone home on Park Avenue in New York City underwent a vertical expansion, as the clients (a family with four children,) requested a Master Bedroom Suite be built atop the existing structure.In her detailed project notes, below, Unger talks of the great care an
