Architecture
Stylish Shop House Renovation in Singapore
128G Cairnhill Road was completed in 2010 by the Singapore based studio RichardHO Architects. This project included the renovation of a pre-war shop house, the layout has been reconfigured to provide functional entertainment spaces for the family. A central staircase winds around an indoor Koi pond, above is a glass retractable roof. This wonderful home…
Loft with Spectacular Views in Corona del Mar, California
The Beck Residence was completed in 2007 by the by the Laguna Beach based studio Horst Architects. This project included the renovation of a loft, perched on top of a seaside rocky cliff. With limited space, the interior has been completely reconfigured into an open plan design. The living area and master bedroom enjoy fantastic…
Modern Countryside House on Lake Constance, Austria
The K³ House was completed by the Vienna based studio Juri Troy Architects. This project involved a rebuild of a single family home, originally built in the 1960’s. The new residence is now a three-family house, the living space has been doubled. This stylish home is located on Lake Constance, Vorarlberg, Austria. K³ House on…
Magnificent Penthouse in Brooklyn’s Iconic Clock Tower Building
Four 14-foot glass clocks encircle this modern penthouse in Brooklyn’s clock tower building. The three bedroom, three bathroom apartment enjoys stunning views over Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn, the fabulous high ceilings range from 16 to 50 feet. The apartment is currently for sale, priced at $18 million, more information can be found here. The property…
Two-Home Extension in Richmond, Australia
HOUSE House was completed in 2012 by the Melbourne based studio Andrew Maynard Architects. This project included the conversion and addition of two terrace homes, owned by two generations of one family. The houses are now in a single, three-level building, the original brick structure remains with the extension entirely clad in Cedar. A glass-enclosed…
Whidbey Island Cabin with Exceptional Views
The Whidbey Island Cabin was completed by the Washington based studio CHESMORE|BUCK Architecture. This splendid wooden home with guest house is set on a long narrow site, the terrace and most of the rooms enjoy magnificent views over the Puget Sound inlet and on to the Olympic Mountains beyond. The cabin is situated on the western shores of…
Impressive Modern Home in Toronto, Canada
The Toronto Residence was completed in 2012 by the Santa Monica based studio Belzberg Architects. This vast, 10,000 square foot home was designed for a large family, the interior offers grand sophisticated and informal spaces. Simple and effective materials used include a blend of zinc cladding and plaster, along with natural woods and stones. The…
Eco-Friendly House in Amsterdam by FARO Arquitecten
Steigereiland 2.0 was completed in 2009 by the Lisserbroek based studio FARO Arquitecten. This wooden home was an experimental project for sustainable building, heating the house requires hardly any energy. Electricity is generated via a wind turbine on the roof, 150 square feet of heat pipes provide warm water. The home is located in Steigereiland,…
Imposing Contemporary Home in Aspen, Colorado
The Lord private residence was completed in 2006 by the Aspen based firm Studio B Architects. A stylish low-rise modern home, surrounded by beautiful mountains and woodland, situated at the entrance to the skiing resort of Aspen, Colorado, USA. Lord Residence in Aspen, Colorado, Description by Studio B Architects: “This muscular house with a rammed…
Fabulous House in Valle de Bravo, Mexico
Casa San Sen was completed in 2008 by the Mexico based studio Alejandro Sánchez García Arquitectos. Wood and glass are the main materials used in this fine forest retreat. Large patio doors and glass walls beautifully unite the indoor and outdoor spaces. The house is located in Valle de Bravo, Mexico.
