Nestled in the hills of Mexico City, the Tepozcuautla House consists of two concrete bodies — one for services and the other for the bulk of the house’s main areas — joined by steel bridges and a cantilevered staircase. The stairs and bridges give the illusion of walking on the vegetation below, all without interfering...
Modern Zen Moscow Apartment With An Indoor Garden
Traditional Japanese interiors and natural landscapes influenced the design of this apartment in Moscow, which was recently renovated by local studio M17. One of the focal points in the design is a 19-metre-long polygonal wall made of wood veneer panels. The wall’s faceted appearance is intended to depict rough stone mountains. It runs along the...
Modern And Elegant French Chalet With A New Extension
Chalet SOLEYÂ by Chevalier Architectes is located in Les Houches, France. The new extension houses the shared spaces and was made for socializing. It contrasts with the original timber construction and has large full-height windows and glass walls as well as a covered deck with glass balustrades. The new extension also came with a series...
Sprawling Home That Integrates 18th-Century Ruins
The White House by WT Architecture is on Scotland’s Isle of Coll. The original stone house was built in the mid-1700s and was abandoned in the mid-1800s. When the current owners inherited the building, they found roofless ruins with lots of cracks but an intact basic structure. The architects advised the clients to preserve the...
Modern Chalet With Wood-Clad Interiors And Touches Of Green
We got used to see rustic wood clad chalets but this gorgeous chalet by Mlinaric, Henry & Zervudachi in Rougemont, Switzerland isn’t a typical one. This isn’t just rustic, it’s a stylization done in a stylish and chic way. Although there’s a lot of wood in décor, it looks not rough but smooth and beautiful....
Leaning Rumah Miring House With Minimalist Decor
The tilted frame of the house by Budi Pradono Architects was designed as an antithesis to the status homes and mock-European styling of a gated community in Jakarta, Indonesia. The 320-square-metre house is called Rumah Miring, or Slanted House. The white steel frame of the house tilts towards the street, its skewed angle is intended...
Modern Residence Design With Lots Of Wood And Exposed Beams
Bach Architects completed the redesign of a 753-square-foot apartment in Barcelona, Spain. The new configuration was conditioned by the customers’ wish to keep the two rooms at the façade as bedrooms, while a new living room, dining room, kitchen and study space were organized in the rest of the house. The generous height of the...
Victorian Terraced House Renovation With Soulful Elements
Designer Mark Lewis was given free rein to update a run-down Victorian terraced house. The interior was renovated by exposing and embracing any interesting architectural details while adding sympathetic and soulful elements such as textured joinery or interesting wall finishes. A gathering space for the entire family, the kitchen has a mix of finishes for...
Tropical Casa T With Bold Earth, Wind And Fire Parts
Casa T is a private residence composed of three studios located in Tulum, Mexico. Designed by Studio Architectos and owned by a New York fashion designer, the space integrates the idea of a Caribbean paradise with many textures, colors and adaptation to the tropical framework. Each studio represents a theme (earth, wind, and fire) with...
Minimalist Home With Oak-Surfaced Interiors On A Tricky Site
This 1,700-square-foot home by architect John Dwyer of D/O features a bevy of modern furniture and oak-surfaced interiors. The triangular home has an exterior of custom-milled cedar and James Hardie’s HardiePanel, the latter of which was painted black. An outdoor deck stands above the garage on the west end of the home. The interior décor...