Architecture
Luxurious Waterfront Residence in Coral Gables, Miami
The Coral Gables Residence was completed by the Miami based firm Touzet Studio. This fabulous home has been carefully designed as the City of Coral Gables has strict building requirements favoring historical ‘styles’ over contemporary design. The City-side facade has been stone-clad, in keeping with the local architecture. The water side of the house uses…
Barn Conversion in Geldermalsen, The Netherlands
House G was completed in 2007 by the Rotterdam based studio Maxwan Architects. This project included the contemporary conversion of an old barn. A large open plan kitchen and living space now occupies the ground floor. Previous owners extended the original barn by 10 meters. House G is located in Geldermalsen, The Netherlands. House G…
Remote Cottage on Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Storm Cottage was completed in 2012 by the Auckland based studio Fearon Hay Architects. This wonderful home has a robust exterior with movable perforated metal screens, inside there are a pair of symmetrical bedrooms, each with an ensuite. The size of the property has been limited in order to maintain the ‘cottage’ feel. The cottage…
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,…
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…
