Lyrically titled “Flow of Time”, this minimalist apartment in Taiwan by Taipei and Shanghai based studio Waterfrom Design was conceived as an architectural expression of the passage of time. Featuring a rich palette of natural materials, the spacious residence was designed to age gracefully, each material documenting the passage of time in its own tempo...
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London House Renovation With Zigzags On The Facade
Dominic McKenzie Architects has overhauled a Victorian adding an extension with a zigzagging outline, bronze exterior and maple wood interior. The Hampstead House project involved a complete renovation of the four-storey property, reconfiguring the existing interior to be more space-efficient, and replacing a previous extension at the rear to create a larger lounge and dining...
Contemporary Townhouse Added To 1880s Duplex Restoration
Architect Guillaume Lévesque has converted an 1880s duplex in Montreal, Canada, into two apartments while adding a contemporary townhouse at the back of the existing building. The project integrates heritage architecture with modern aesthetics, achieving a harmonious balance between the two. The original 60m2 building has been fully restored and converted into two light-filled apartments,...
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....
Minimalist House With A Black Exterior And White Interiors
The owners of this South Yarra Townhouse built in 1990s had come to dislike its visually busy interiors and instead wanted a minimalist home where they wouldn’t see the operations of domestic family life. They asked Winter Architecture to renovate it. The house features a black façade and simple, white-painted living spaces. The studio set...
Stylish Contemporary Extension For A Victorian Home
Glyn House is occupied by a young couple who are hoping to grow their family. Yellow Cloud Studio was tasked with creating a sizable kitchen and dining area at the rear of the home that didn’t seem distanced from the existing living rooms towards the front of the plan. To enhance the visual connection between...
Industrial House In Ecuador Inspired By Exposed Concrete
CYAN arq+dis recently completed OBRA GRIS (A House in Gray), a modern home in Puembo, Quito, Ecuador inspired by the simplicity of the materials. Bypassing a “finished” look, the architects utilized materials, like exposed concrete, steel, and glass, and welcomed their imperfections to achieve the industrial aesthetic they desired. During the design process, they focused...
60 Cozy Whitewashed Floors Décor Ideas
Whitewashing a surface is a great way to add a casual and relaxed feel to the space, a slightly nonchalant touch. When everything is white around, whitewashing even gives a warmer and softer look to the space. Continuing the theme of whitewashed designs, we’d like to tell you about whitewashed floors. Whitewashed wooden floors, just like...
41 Beautiful Shabby Chic Dining Room Designs
Shabby chic and vintage decor styles are very popular now because they are romantic and rather simple and mostly won’t cost a lot because designers and homeowners may use old furniture from various flea markets and restore it. This style may be combined with romantic Provence or with rustic for a dining room if a...
Cozy Farmhouse Dwelling With Modern Details
Farmhouse style is very popular for today’s homes due to its warmth and coziness, it’s a great style that suits a family on the whole. This farmhouse dwelling offers 3,199 square feet of living space and has four bedrooms and 3 and a half bathrooms. It’s located in Cathedral Pines, Colorado Springs and was completed...