Located in Dublin, Ireland, this 18th century 2 story home was dilapidated and in need of a complete overhaul. Kingston Lafferty Design transformed this dump into a dream. Extensive structural works were required to support both the existing and proposed structures and to retain the neighboring properties. The main objective of the interior design was...
Colorful Eclectic House Renovated With Repurposed Materials
Warm, repurposed building materials are favored in this savvy renovation by MARK + VIVI. Light from a new skylight pours into the home’s entryway and living room. Steel columns and beams were added for structural reinforcement, and the couple left all beams, old and new, exposed. The original stairs and handrail were preserved in the...
Seafront Sunflower House With Geometric Design
Cadaval & Solà-Morales have designed a home that overlooks the Meditteranean Sea in Girona, Spain, and it’s called Sunflower house. The house frames a multiplicity of different and specific views, and builds up content spaces that inhabit great big framed views. It got the name because of a big solar collector, a mechanism to bring...
Vivacious Manhattan Townhouse With Eclectic Interiors
A 1840s red-brick facade in the heart of Manhattan hides behind its walls a beautiful family home full of contrasts. The house blends a classic style with contemporary pieces of modern art and a subtle industrial vibe: an eclectic multicolor sitting area is followed by a sophisticated master bedroom and ensuite, decorated with antiques and...
Playful House Renovation Resembling An Entire Village
A playful renovation in Melbourne creates a series of gabled structures that really resemble an entire village! Sections of steel-framed double glazing separate and accentuate each “house” while letting in glimpses of sky. The décor is modern, lively and very cozy; the owners furnished the living room with a mixture of new and old pieces,...
Closse Residence: Stylish 1960s Home Renovation
Within a suburban Montreal neighborhood, this bright Closse Residence was built by the owner’s father in the 1960s and its heirloom features were respectfully dressed in modern skin by NatureHumaine architects. The exterior of the house was restored and repainted and the windows were replaced. A contemporary dormer was added to the roof of the...
Minimal Modern Home With Clean And Uncluttered Spaces
This minimal modern apartment by LOFT SCZECIN is minimal in color but not personality. The walls and ceilings are completely white, while the floors are covered with light-colored natural wood, and that all makes the interiors beautifully clean and the rooms look more spacious than they are. Such cleanliness is a great way to make...
White Cube House On A Long And Narrow Lot
The Cube House by AR Architects is a great example of how a cool house can be built on a long and narrow lot. The long concrete bench that runs the length of the house and then continues into the exterior courtyard is my favorite part of this clever house. This bench also plays the...
Minimalist Riverside Home With An Outdoor Spa Zone
This fascinating riverside home was designed by Christopher Simmonds Architect Inc. The special feature of the house is a backyard spa as an above grade element, requiring minimal disturbance to the surrounding land. The interior is stylishly minimalist with cool natural touches and furniture; the color scheme continues the style – grey, white and natural...
Narrow And Long House With An Outdoor Living Concept
This outdoor living house plan in Sao Paolo takes the alfresco living concept a step beyond your typical patio or balcony, with an open long and narrow layout and one of the coolest loft design ideas, which offers privacy and openness all at once. The main level can boast of an eclectic collection of furnishings...