Designed by Olson Kundig, City Cabin is a urban retreat located in one of Seattle’s most established residential areas. The client, an avid conservationist dedicated to preserving forests, asked for a private dwelling that would connect her to nature. Siting the 2,400-square-foot (223 sqm) house on the northwest corner of the lot maximizes garden areas...
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Minimalist Japanese House With Moody And Calm Interiors
Japanese architect Uoya Shigenori stripped back and reconfigured this 100-year-old townhouse in Kyoto to create moody and tranquil interiors for Maana Kamo house. The goal of the renovation was to preserve and expose the dwelling’s original structure while creating a minimalist retreat for quiet contemplation. Old finishes were all removed, exposing the old house’s rough,...
Contemporary Lost House With A Pool In A Bedroom
Black walls, built-in raw concrete furniture and a fish pond in a lightwell define Lost House, a residential project designed by David Adjaye in London’s King’s Cross. Original features have been preserved, including an all-green sunken cinema room and a water gardens in planted courtyards that double as lightwells. Hidden behind an unassuming brick facade...
Modern And Colorful Apartment Renovation In Athens
Athenian apartment buildings, modernist, multi-storey volumes known as polikatoikies which proliferated in the second half of the 20th century. Located in Ilioupoli, a non-descript neighborhood in the south-east of Athens, a formerly unfinished, semi-basement space has been transformed by Athens-based architects Point Supreme into a hip, effortlessly elegant apartment by embracing its cave-like character and...
Off-Grid Olive House In Mallorca Mountains
This off-grid guesthouse was built by studio Mar Plus Ask has built in Mallorca, Spain, for creatives in need of a quiet escape. Tucked away high up in Mallorca’s Tramuntana mountains, the Olive House are run year-round by Mar Plus Ask as a silent refuge where solo architects, writers and artists can stay free from...
Minimalist Apartment With Red Pigment Cement Surfaces
OBRIY architects has designed the Polar apartment for a young couple in Kyiv, Ukraine. Using a monochromatic palette and linear elements, the studio has formed a contemporary living space that responds to the challenges of modern city life and reflects the residents’ lifestyle effectively. Applying minimalist color and material combinations, the OBRIY team has generated...
Bold Modernist Residence With Hudson River Views
Designed in 1953 by modernist architect Marcel Breuer, the Neumann Residence in upstate New York is a unique and rare historical treasure, which has been meticulously restored to chic modernist glamour. The residence is set on a commanding 3.4-acre hilltop, boasting panoramic views over the Hudson river. Built for artist Vera Neumann and revived by...
Luxurious Home Interior With Marble Accents
The Scalpellino House is a gorgeous home that celebrates stonemasonry and the beauty and uniqueness of this craft. The house is situated in Melbourne, Australia and was built by architecture and design studio Biasol. It has a generous floor plan which extends over 280 square meters of space organized on two floors. The disposition of...
Contemporary Tropical Home With Extensive Glazing
Tropical plants, glass and chunks of rock feature in this holiday home in Guarujá, Brazil, designed by local studios Zalc Arquitetura and Rua 141. Called House NK, the home spans 400 square meters on a 525-square-metre plot with lush plantings, a garden, outdoor swimming pool and a covered patio. Perimeter property walls are also filled...
Best Furniture And Decor Ideas of July 2020
In July 2020, we’ve shown you a lot of cool stuff. Here are the most interesting furniture and decor ideas among them. Small kitchens are extremely cozy but there’s often not enough storage space. How can one organize smart storage spaces in the kitchen to accommodate everything? Here are great ideas. 77 Useful Kitchen Storage...