Architect Rocco Borromini has completed the design of ‘SV house’, a renovation project that involved the restoration of a set of stone ruins. Located in northern Italy, adjacent to the Alps, the dwelling offers sweeping views across the picturesque landscape. The simple structure comprises two existing stone walls connected by a reinforced concrete slab, while...
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Rustic-Industrial Residence In A Garage Extension
This is St. John’s Ambulance, a charming residence in Conduit Hill, in Rye, England. The original structure present on the site was built in the 1970s and an extension was recently added by Martha Nowicka & Co. The extension was rebuilt and designed to match the original structure. It has a pitched roof and is...
Dozo Benches With Integrated Wooden Canes
Japanese firm Torafu Architects has designed a series of elegant wooden benches with integrated walking stick handles. Each version of the Dōzo bench is complete with a purpose made cane, which both serves as a novelty leg for the bench and as a means of support to elderly patrons as they stand up and sit...
Industrial And Mid-Century Modern Loft In An Old Barn
These buildings in Amsterdam, formerly a pair of barns intended for crop storage, have been transformed into modern, loft-like living spaces. Located just north of the IJ river in the neighborhood of Amsterdam Noord. Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten lead the design on these charming homes. The buildings went through several metamorphoses over the years,...
Mid-Century Modern Residence Decorated With An Impeccable Taste
Aran Construction built this modern home that goes by the name of the Greentree Residence, it’s located in East Hampton, NY. The architecture and décor is inspired by mid-century constructions, and the designers showed the impeccable taste in art and furnishings. The living room, dining room and kitchen are united into one open space filled...
Modern Coastal Cabin With A Lot Of Wood In Decor
Located along the coast of Norway, Asante Architecture & Design created this custom home to blend into its surroundings. The client, a chef, wanted a home that could be completely at peace with the natural surroundings, while providing a retreat away from the rest of the world. The facade is weather treated with a Japanese...
Prefab ARK Shelter Clad With Wood Inside And Outside
Prefab houses are getting more and more popularity because they are easy to construct, don’t cost much and look cool and cozy. Such sustainable homes are ideal as simple house extensions, additional home offices or simple country houses that can be built in just a few days. I’d like to share one more cool prefab...
Elegant Black And Brass Bathroom Design With Wooden Touches
Moody and dark décor is popping up, it’s among the hottest trends in décor right now. So it’s not surprising that we have a cool moody bathroom today. Often black in bathrooms can make us feel dark and closed in, but in this Prague apartment, architect Lenka Míková combined black with brass, white, and wood...
Dark And Moody Masculine Home With Luxury Materials
Architects’ and artists’ homes are always really special, they stand out and impress with every single detail. Creative people usually know and even see what they want, and they know how to impress with artworks and designs or how to create a gorgeous home without too many efforts and wasting money. The home of Italian...
Modern Rock’N’Roll Home With A Strong Individuality
1930’s apartment in Milan is the ultimate stylish rock’n’roll contemporary space sitting beautifully in an Art Deco palazzo. A contemporary modern lifestyle is beautifully envisioned on the second floor of a 1930’s Art Deco building in Milan. Owner Valerio Leone (a fashion designer who has worked with names such as Dolce & Gabbana and Jil...









