Resting atop Kvitfjell in Norway is the cozy Kvitfjell Cabin that spans 26 meters long allowing for more views of the neighboring mountaintops and the horizon. Kvitfjell (Norwegian for “White Mountain”) is a ski resort created for the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, making it an ideal locale for a family retreat. Designed by Erling...
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Sustainable And Sophisticated 1960s Home Renovation
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...
Contemporary Meadows Haus Clad With Blackened Wood
Blackened timber and quartzite wrap the exterior of this multi-story dwelling by US firm Klima Architecture, which was designed for a family relocating from California to a Utah ski town. The dwelling is called the Meadows Haus and is located along the eastern front of the Wasatch Mountains. The clients wanted a home that was...
Modern Industrial Loft With Boho Accents And Retro Vibes
This gorgeous apartment from Barcelona, Spain measures 150 square meters and it feels a lot more spacious than that. This is due to how the interior was redesigned and decorated by Sincro Interior Design Studio. The designers managed to open it up and to redistribute the rooms and to rethink the way in which they’re...
Mid-Century Modern Home Transformed With Vibrant Colors
Having previously worked with Los Angeles-based interior design firm Bells + Whistles, Jillian and Tim enlisted them again to renovate a home in Rancho Mirage, California, near Palm Springs. The original house was built in 1957 by iconic architect Donald Wexler as part of Thunderbird North, a community of 10 homes designed by noted Palm...
Willunga Retirement Residence Designed Around A Garden
This garden house in suburban Adelaide was designed by architect-in-training Reuben French-Kennedy as a retirement home for his parents. Willunga House is designed to work in harmony with nature, offering views of the surrounding landscape while minimizing its carbon footprint through passive heating and cooling techniques. At the same time, its form and layout are designed...
Cozy Barn-Inspired House In Copper Mountains
This house in Copper Mountains, Colorado, was designed by Plaad Office and Collective Design Group shows off rustic and modern styles at their best, and this combo creates incredibly cozy spaces with spectacular views. The home is barn-inspired and features 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms in total plus a multitude of common areas. Large windows...
Minimalist And Meditative Retreat In A Russian Forest
Set on the edge of a dense pine forest in Russia’s Tyumen region, this house in western Siberia was conceived as a refuge from busy urban lifestyle. Architectural studio A61 and interior designers YY design created a meditative retreat where occupants can unwind, relax and reconnect with nature in comfort. The house turns its back...
Contemporary Geometric Extension Of A Victorian House
Bureau de Change Architects has renovated a Victorian terraced house in South London, complete with a rear extension of interlocking geometric glass volumes. Titled Frame House, the project comprises a series of undulating levels that create playful ledges, steps, and borders. Textures, graphics, colors and finishes have been selected to emphasize the home’s theatricality, including...
Beautiful And Cozy Storybook Cottage Built In 1920s
This was the 5th cottage built by Hugh Comstock, who was known for building small houses that looked like something out of a fairy tale. The cottages in Carmel, where he built them, are known by their names rather than by typical street addresses, and this one is called “Our House.” It looks much the...