Pac Studio recently completed a villa renovation in Auckland, New Zealand which added a new extension that steps down three levels in order to connect the living spaces with the outdoors. Now the villa is called Split House. High level windows and a faceted wooden screen round out the design’s custom look. While the extension...
Modern Home Extension With Eye-Catchy Decor
Nestled high above Silicon Valley, the Shou Sugi Ban House was a project that consisted of a major remodel and addition to an existing modern home. At the head of the project was Schwartz and Architecture, who were inspired by the surrounding sights and textures, like the boulders, bark, and leaves. A two-story addition was...
Modern Brick Home That Merges With The Garden
This project began from an owners’ list of wishes and hopes for their new home give to the Harquitectes Studio. One of the main goals was to achieve a close and essential relationship between the house and the garden in such a way that they both became the extension of each other, and it was...
Historical English Cottage With A Cantilevered Glazed Extension
This cozy Victorian-style cottage strikes you with an ultra modern glass walled extension which makes an open plan kitchen under a floating cantilevered ceiling the centerpiece of the home. The beautiful woodland setting filters dappled light onto the stone work surface and table of the kitchen dining area. Beautiful reflections in the glass walls change...
Modern Reinterpretation Of A Traditional Romanian House
This is Casa G3, an intriguing residence which can be found in Otopeni, near Bucharest, the capital of Romania. The project included the consolidation and expansion of an existing house and was completed in 2015 by LAMA Archtiectura. The palette of materials used for this project includes gray folded metal sheets used for the roof,...
Modern And Elegant French Chalet With A New Extension
Chalet SOLEYÂ by Chevalier Architectes is located in Les Houches, France. The new extension houses the shared spaces and was made for socializing. It contrasts with the original timber construction and has large full-height windows and glass walls as well as a covered deck with glass balustrades. The new extension also came with a series...
Modern Annex Home With Lots Of Wood In Decor
DUBBELDAM Architecture recently completed a residential project for a young couple in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The house was called Annex because it originally consisted of two volumes. The new interiors feature an open floor plan throughout, the most notable design feature being a large wooden volume that hides ductwork, storage and a bathroom. On the...
Bright And Airy Extension To A California Bungalow
This bright and airy extension to a California bungalow by Melbourne-based BG Architecture is all about flexible open plan living and a seamless transition between inside and out. These stylish family quarters are the perfect relaxed oasis from the bustle of the outside world. The home is full of natural light thanks to the expansive...
Eye-Catching Modern Home From An Old Warehouse
Corben Architects converted a large empty warehouse into a residence to accommodate a couple and their three teenagers. The design of the warehouse revolves around a newly created courtyard that brings sunlight and natural ventilation into the primary living areas and to all the bedrooms. The design of the interiors is minimalist, laconic and very...
Heritage Home With A Stylish Extension At The Back
Curva house by LSA Architects & Interior Design team in Australia is a nice example of modern and stylish architecture – it really attracts attention with its seamless flow between the spaces. The extension contains the family area and it seamlessly communicates with the pool and the outdoor areas. Comparing the differences in styles between...