Author Archive: Kelly
Oceanfront Home in Crimea, Ukraine
The Yacht House was completed in 2012 by the London based studio Robin Monotti Architects. This waterfront property has been designed as a holiday retreat for employees of the Donetsk Steel group. The house comprises of a series of individual units, each with their own private terraces and balconies. The Yacht house is located in…
Renovation of a Hal Levitt Home in Beverly Hills
The Beverly Hills House was completed in 2011 by the New York based studio JENDRETZKI Architecture. This project included the renovation of a Hal Levitt house from the 1950’s. The main objective was to open up the house and connect the interior and exterior spaces. The pool has been illuminated with fiber-optic stars, water heating…
Stylish Glass Home in Valencia, Spain
Window was completed in 2010 by the Valencia based studio LADAA. This stylish contemporary home has been designed to engage with the existing terrain as much as possible and to preserve the privacy of the clients. The Window home is located in Valencia, Spain. Window in Valencia, Spain, details by LADAA: “Analysing the program requirements,…
Penthouse Apartment in St James’s, London
This fabulous penthouse apartment has been designed by Lana de Savary. The project included the transformation of two historic five-storey buildings into an entirely new building that comprises of a penthouse and three further apartments. The penthouse is located at 46 St James’s Place, London, England. The apartment is currently on the market, priced at £10 million, more details can…
Contemporary Renovation in Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv
The Jaffa House was completed in 2013 by the Tel Aviv based studio Pitsou Kedem. This project included the renovation of a historic residence in Old Jaffa, set above the harbour with wonderful views over the Mediterranean Sea. The Jaffa House is located in Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel. Jaffa House in Old Jaffa, Tel…
Boathouse Renovation and Extension in Muskoka Lakes, Ontario
The Muskoka Boathouse was completed in 2007 by the Ottawa based studio Christopher Simmonds Architect. This project included the renovation of the existing boathouse and a new 600 square foot, second storey guest suite. The Muskoka Boathouse is situated at the end of a narrow bay in the Muskoka Lakes region of Ontario, Canada. Muskoka…
Contemporary Cabin in the Rocky Mountains
The Lodgepole Retreat was completed by the Boulder based studio Arch11. The clients have owned the site for years, spending weekends in their 1960’s style stone cabin. They recently decided to build a completely new contemporary cabin on the site. The Lodgepole Retreat is located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, USA. Lodgepole Retreat in Colorado,…
Modern Home in Strathfield, Australia
The Box House was completed in 2013 by the Sydney based studio Zouk Architects. This beautiful modern home includes a courtyard with curved glass walls, serving as an extension of the outdoor spaces. The Box House is located in Strathfield, Sydney, Australia. Box House in Strathfield, Australia, details by Zouk Architects: “The project is located…
Outstanding Contemporary Home in Berlin, Germany
Villa Wiese was designed by architect and builder Volker Wiese as his personal home. This wonderful two-wing design uses a modern building material for the facades named HI-MACS. Villa Wiese is located in the fashionable but urban area of Grunewald, Berlin, Germany. Villa Wiese in Berlin, Germany: “Architect and builder Volker Wiese has realised his…
Exquisite Home on the Columbia River in Washington
The River House was completed by the Seattle based studio McClellan Architects. This fabulous contemporary home was designed for a young family as a weekend retreat and includes a separate guest house over the garage. One of the most important design aspects was the homes ability to mediate between the barren hills and the river.…
