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...
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Contemporary Pool House With Curved Shapes
This property with the Victorian heritage in Melbourne was completely transformed into a multi-generational home combining a contemporary concrete and charred wood exterior by Australian studio Zen Architects. The new dwelling is called Pool House as the year-round usable outdoor space was centered here. The architects renovated the older style terrace housing with a modern,...
Whimsical Storybook House On A Small Footprint
In architecture, small and compact is usually much more challenging to successfully finesse than large and expansive, and it’s especially cool when architects and designers manage to handle it right. This extension to a Victorian Terrace is a nice example of how it can be done. Designed by local practice Folk Architects, the two-storey extension...
Best House and Apartment Designs of February 2019
In February 2019, we’ve shown you a lot of cool stuff. Here the most interesting house and apartment designs among them. This Alpine Noir chalet was done with an influence of Dutch homes. It’s a small, modern-style cabin that requires minimal maintenance. Alpine Noir Chalet Influenced By Amsterdarm Homes This micro apartment is only 17.6...
The Coziest Houses Of 2018
Here are the most cozy houses that we showed you on DigsDigs during 2018. Don’t miss them because they are really cool and inspiring. Chalets are created to spend amazing winters there. This one is so cozy and stylish space that even if you don’t like winter, you’ll love it there. Alps Chalet That Mimics...
Best House and Apartment Designs of September 2018
In September 2018, we’ve shown you a lot of cool stuff. Here the most interesting house and apartment designs among them. This small apartment features a lot of hidden storage elements and space-saving solutions. It also features quite interesting decor. Small Apartment With Lots Of Hidden Design Elements This mid-century modern home features not only...
Bold Modernist Extension For A Victorian Home
St Vincents Place Residence by local practice B.E architecture is a home of daring contradictions. Fronted by a beautifully restored Victorian façade, the recently renovated residence features a modern extension whose minimalist design is seamlessly interwoven with the historic character of the existing building and designed a passion for high craftsmanship and art. The extension...
Refurbished Victorian Home In San Francisco
Jensen Architects refurbished a beautiful Victorian home in Alamo Square in San Francisco, USA. From the street, the original 1889 facade was faithfully restored; the rear facade displays a modern composition of sliding aluminum screens and glass. The current owners love Alamo Square’s historic architecture but they desired the openness and flexibility of contemporary homes....
Perimeter House With A Private Courtyard And A Pool
Australian studio Make Architecture has added a brick extension to a Victorian cottage in Melbourne that bounds the street on one side and curves around a secluded courtyard on the other. The building aims to balance this industrial aesthetic with references to its residential use, which is achieved through the inclusion of the pitched roof...
The Most Cozy Houses Of 2016
Here are the coziest houses that we showed you on DigsDigs during 2016. Don’t miss them because they are really cool and inspiring. Fella Villas is a modern Bali retreat that reminds a piece of paradise. Modern Bali Retreat With East-Influenced Decor This gorgeous chalet by Mlinaric, Henry & Zervudachi in Rougemont, Switzerland isn’t a...