Named after the initial of its owners, the 144-square-metre Y-house was designed by Watanabe’s Tokyo-based studio for a couple and their three children. What’s so special about it? Clusters of diagonal columns splay out like tree branches inside the house, they look unique and are practical at the same time. Intended to reference surrounding trees,...
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1400s Tuscany Farmhouse Turned Into A Gorgeous Art Deco Home
This abandoned farmhouse in Tuscany dating back to the 1400s was turned into a family home using a mix of original details, modern designs and cool elements. The owners wanted an open home liberated from rigid rules and borders, and therefore the spaces are flowing into each other with invisible zones – not only in...
19th Century Paris Townhouse Of Vogue Editor Franca Sozzani
The utterly lovely 19th century Paris townhouse belonged to Italian Vogue editor Franca Sozzani, who sadly passed away in December shortly after these photos were taken. She adopted a similarly uniform look for her homes, which she bought and flipped like a savvy Las Vegas card dealer. In each residence—her former New York townhouse, the...
Cozy Lakeside House With Peaceful Modern Decor
Backwater by London-based Platform 5 Architects sits on a small promontory in a secluded lagoon in the Norfolk Broads and offers a contemporary counterpoint to more traditionally designed neighboring houses, while respecting the peaceful natural setting. The house consists of several volumes with gable roofs, they are all connected in one and remind more of...
Best House and Apartment Designs of December 2016
In December 2016, we’ve shown you a lot of cool stuff. Here the most interesting house and apartment designs among them. This unique home belongs to a furniture designer, and she succeeded to mix vintage French chic and Victorian era touches. Vintage-Inspired French Home With Victorian Touches The design of this home attempts to bring...
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...
Victorian-Inspired House With A Touch Of Decay
Ready for Victorian-inspired home perfection? This beautiful moody house is done in Victorian style with a touch of steampunk, looks unique and very stylish. The living room features black walls and grey wood floors as a canvas for creating a moody Victorian interior. The refined fireplace with candles and a sophisticated gilded frame mirror over...
Modern Coastal Cabin With A Lot Of Wood In Decor
Located along the coast of Norway, Asante Architecture & Design created this custom home to blend into its surroundings. The client, a chef, wanted a home that could be completely at peace with the natural surroundings, while providing a retreat away from the rest of the world. The facade is weather treated with a Japanese...
Best House and Apartment Designs of October 2016
In October 2016, we’ve shown you a lot of cool stuff. Here the most interesting house and apartment designs among them. This apartment shows off Spanish coloring and spirit with its crisp white decor and colorful accents. Vivacious Crispy White Apartment With Bold Touches This one-storey Australian home features a colonnade and an inner courtyard....
Prefab ARK Shelter Clad With Wood Inside And Outside
Prefab houses are getting more and more popularity because they are easy to construct, don’t cost much and look cool and cozy. Such sustainable homes are ideal as simple house extensions, additional home offices or simple country houses that can be built in just a few days. I’d like to share one more cool prefab...









