Renovated Brooklyn Loft In A Converted Factory

Renovated Brooklyn Loft In A Converted Factory
The Gowanus Loft occupies a portion of the top floor of a converted factory, once used to spin jute vegetable fiber into coarse threads. General Assembly wanted to retain the character of the apartment’s original features, but turn it into a brighter and more desirable home. They turned this apartment into a space with a... 
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Modern Prefab On A Cliff With Ocean Views

Modern Prefab On A Cliff With Ocean Views
Australian practice Archiblox has recently finished the construction on the modest 106 m2 prefab Avalon house perched high atop the cliffs surrounding Avalon beach outside of Sydney. Specializing in prefabricated and modular construction, the architects employed this practice to build a home with minimal effect on the landscape both in terms of construction and natural... 
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Out-Of-The-Ordinary Mirrors and Lights

Out-Of-The-Ordinary Mirrors and Lights
Striking again with out-of the-ordinary products, London based Nir Meiri studio unveils its mirror and lighting collections  — entitled ‘PairOfMirrors’ and ‘Black Swan’. For each, the final design explores an innovative play on traditional furniture and home objects. In the ‘PairofMirrors’ collection, Nir Meiri studio has designed the objects to stand vertically with reflective surfaces... 
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Modern Duplex Inspired By Views Of The Park

Modern Duplex Inspired By Views Of The Park
The location and immediate surroundings of a residence have a big impact on its interior design and ambiance in some cases. A house or an apartment with a view of a large park can be influenced by this and can feature an interior design that uses natural materials and fresh colors. This influence can also... 
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1920s Vertical Loft With Modern And Airy Interiors

1920s Vertical Loft With Modern And Airy Interiors
Westway Architects, in collaboration with Stefano Pavia, turned a railway workers housing building into a vertical loft in Milan. The exterior, which has been maintained, looks to be built sometime between 1920 and 1924, while the interior has dramatically changed. Inside, the building was gutted and had to be rebuilt, from the foundation, roof, attic,... 
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Clipse: Bagel-Shaped Torch For Working Hands-Free

Clipse: Bagel-Shaped Torch For Working Hands-Free
Torches, like the camera and the walkman, have been killed by the mobile phone… But a new torch appeared – the Clipse is a torch light that’s so different, your mobile phone has nothing on it! It’s adorable, warm, and inviting. It’s also an ambient light, as opposed to the directional ‘point lights’ that torches... 
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Historic Three Cusps Chalet In Portugal

Historic Three Cusps Chalet In Portugal
Located in Braga, Portugal, a historic building ‘The Three Cusps Chalet’ has been renovated to serve as an annex for a small neighboring palace. The distinctive building analyzes its context and combines typical 19th century Portuguese architecture and urban design with an unexpected Alpine influence. The project was overhauled by Tiago do Vale Architects and... 
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Modern Alpine House With An Extensive Use Of Timber And Stone

Modern Alpine House With An Extensive Use Of Timber And Stone
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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