MH.AP Studio designed an attic in Barcelona with clever built-in furniture and storage throughout making the most of the 70 square meters of space. The original flat was dark and compartmentalized with small rooms that missed out on natural light. To make the space work, they reconfigured the layout to include a hallway that does...
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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...
Monochromatic Contemporary Apartment With A Green Wall
This contemporary 100 square meter apartment was created by studio flipê arquitetura in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The dwelling features a dynamic vibe and a chromatic color palette that makes it bold, modern and fresh-looking. The apartment features two main areas: the ground floor is dedicated to all the social activities and is composed of an...
Japanese Home With A Live-In Foundation
This house is called M and was created by Takeru Shoji Architects in the Japanese city of Uonuma. It features small rooms suspended above a double-height living space, which sits in a “live-in foundation”. The home eschews the conventions for building in Uonuma, which has a climate characterized by hot, humid summers and cold winters...
Renovated 19th Century Apartment With Original Features
Situated on the fifth floor of a residential building that dates back to 1819, the property is a remnant of Lisbon’s Pombaline period, an architectural style which emerged in the 18th century after the city experienced a major earthquake in 1755. The apartment called Lapa has been subtly revamped by locally-based Studio Gameiro to enhance...
Industrial Apartment With Big City Views
Mona Singal, architect/partner of Rua 141, and architect Rafael Zalc collaborated on an apartment in São Paulo, Brazil that desperately needed a new layout. Apartment RZ is a mere 50-square-meters which meant great detail was given to how the space was used, and we think that the architects did a great job while renovating it....
Contemporary Brazilian Apartment With A Living Wall
Seemingly stuck in the 90s, this apartment in São Paulo, Brazil was in need of a major makeover. Enter Brazilian architecture firm Tria Arquitetura, who was asked to update the interior by way of replacing dated details, increasing natural light, and adding innovative technology throughout. The apartment spans 260-square-meters and was given a new open...
Creative Minimalist House With Inner Balconies
Takeshi Hosaka Architects has built a house for a couple and their child in downtown Tokyo where windows’ balconies are reversed and extruded towards its interior. The large and small platforms create a feeling of being outside, bringing life into the 73 sqm space and splitting activities in several levels, which is a trendy and...
Mid-Century Modern Apartment With Riviera Touches
If you like mid-century modern interiors with a Riviera feel, today’s home is sure to excite and inspire you. This is a large apartment in Monaco full of bright colors and iconic pieces, let’s dive in! The dwelling is 380 square meters with a 100 square meter balcony and was made up of 2 apartments,...
Contemporary Penthouse With Bright Textiles
This large penthouse apartment was renovated and redesigned by Jane Richards Interiors. The objective was to create a harmonious flow between the two main living spaces and adjacent terraces. The space was repositioned and redefined to create the perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics. A quiet color palette contrasted with bold detailing features throughout the...