Architectural practice Archisbang renovated a 1960s residential building’, this bland, non-descript housing block has been transformed into a contemporary residence of minimalist sophistication and sculptural rigor. The first decision made was to strip the three-floor building down to its elemental cubic volume. Structural reinforcement and energy-saving insulation now further emphasize the structure’s cube-like massing by...
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25 Ways To Decorate A Classic Tabletop Christmas Tree
If you don’t have enough space for a large Christmas tree, if you need some additional trees to rock to decorate some other spaces, this is what you need – a tabletop Christmas tree! Tabletop Christmas trees can decorate your bedroom, entryway, even bathroom or become pretty centerpieces. How to decorate such a tree? If...
Hinterhouse: A Contemporary Cedar-Clad Forest Cabin
Architecture studio Ménard Dworkind has designed a slender cedar-clad holiday home with a matching sauna on a forested hillside in Quebec. Located in a village called La Conception, the Hinterhouse cabin and sauna are clad in white cedar board, which Ménard Dworkind chose so it will weather over time and blend in with its natural...
Renovated Mid-Century Modern House In California
Design collective Framestudio has completed the renovation of this mid-century house near San Francisco, which was designed by architect Henry Hill in a boomerang shape around a swimming pool. The house called Ridgewood is located in Alamo, a suburb 20 miles east of San Francisco, and was completed in 1959 by Bay Area architect Hill....
Victorian Mansion Transformed Into An Art Haven
How do you transform a grand historic house into a youthful contemporary family home without diminishing the grandeur of its architectural heritage? This was the challenge faced by Claire Driscoll Delmar, and she managed to do it right reflecting their passion for art, travel and fashion. Given a completely blank canvas to work with, Claire...
Minimalist Home Clad With Two Tone Wood
This house with a contrasting façade is called Terrace Residence, it was built in Washington state by Open Studio Collective. What’s so special about this façade besides its colors? The builder made the dark facade boards by hand using Shou Sugi Ban, a traditional Japanese technique of charring wood to increase its resistance to moisture...
Contemporary White Duplex With Bright Touches
Wadia Residence is a 3,000-square-foot duplex loft located in the Flatiron District in Manhattan. This is a home for a family of four designed by 4 Architecture (RES4) to be kid-friendly, despite its clean, contemporary appearance. The owners took part in the design process, they even created the dining room table and artworks for the...
Dramatic Contemporary House With Cool Views
Echo House is located in Elysian Heights, a neighbourhood north of Downtown Los Angeles built on hilly terrain. The house is built by US firm Aaron Neubert Architects, and working with a tight site, they designed the home to stagger down the plot in three levels. This main structure sits atop a technical floor containing...
Spectacular Cape Town Retreat With A Large Rock
In a small beachfront community located in Llandudno, Cape Town stands proudly an amazing residential home that’s been very recently renovated by studios Bomax Architects and OKHA. The project was entitled La Belle Vue, emphasizing one of the best qualities that this retreat has: exposure to spectacular views. This was both a renovation and extension...
Cedar-Clad Modern Home Extension In Birmingham
This home is a cedar clad extension for a semi-detached house in Birmingham, it was built and furnished by Intervention Architecture for an illustrator and got its name – Illustrator’s Botanical House. The team opened up the living spaces as much as possible. Light enters from the north-east facing garden and the additional room has...









