Ants’ House, Collado Villalba, Spain by Espegel-Fisac Architects
The Ants’ House was completed in 2010 by the Madrid based firm Espegel-Fisac Architects. This contemporary home uses concrete and glass to create a distinctive living space. The house is located on a mountain slope in Collado Villalba, Spain.
Park House, Queensland, Australia by Shaun Lockyer Architects
The Park House was completed in 2012 by the Brisbane based studio Shaun Lockyer Architects. The project involved the remodelling of an existing home and the addition of a ‘Park-Room’ on top of the existing structure. The property enjoys a beautiful park-side location in a suburb of Brisbane, known as New Farm, Queensland, Australia. Park…
Hollywood Hills Residence by fer Studio
The Hollywood Hills Residence was completed by the Los Angeles based firm Form Environment Research Studio (fer). The project included the remodelling and addition to an existing 1980’s residence. The home was originally 1,800 square feet. The extension has increased the floor space to 4,500 square feet. This contemporary home is located in West Hollywood,…
Casa Albanese, Island of Pantelleria, Sicily by ASA Studio Albanese
Casa Albanese was completed in 1990 by the Vicenza based firm ASA Studio Albanese. The project involved the renovation of a partially ruined, traditional Mediterranean dammuso house, and the addition of a series of new spaces. The home is situated on the Island of Pantelleria, Sicily. Casa Albanese, Island of Pantelleria, Italy by ASA Studio…
Can Manuel d’en Corda, Formentera, Spain by Marià Castelló Martínez
Can Manuel d’en Corda was completed by the Formentera based studio Marià Castelló Martínez. The project involved extending and remodelling a traditional stone-walled house, located in Vénda des Cap de Barbaria, in the west of the island of Formentera, Spain. Can Manuel d’en Corda by Marià Castelló Martínez: “Can Manuel d’en Corda is located on a plot of 19,060…
Writer’s Studio, Ghent, New York by Cooper Joseph Studio
The Writer’s Studio was completed in 2007 by the New York based studio Cooper Joseph Studio. This delightful building is located in Ghent, New York. Writer’s Studio, New York by Cooper Joseph Studio: “The writer’s studio is a place for one person to work, read and listen to music. Open vistas to a pond and…
Villa Nefkens, Netherlands by Mecanoo Architects
Villa Nefkens was completed in 2008 by the Delft based studio Mecanoo Architects. This 7,793 square foot, unique contemporary residence affords spectacular views of the Rhine. The house has been built with large terraces, providing a floating effect against the undulating grounds. The property is situated in Wageningen, The Netherlands. Villa Nefkens, Netherlands by Mecanoo Architects: “This…
Starfall Farm, Somerset, England by Invisible Studio
Starfall Farm was completed by the Bath Based firm Invisible Studio. This 2,368 square foot home is a mixture of new and old, combining an old Somerset farmhouse with a contemporary extension. The clients bought the run-down farm house, together with a cowshed, on two acres of land, for £700,000. Their total project budget was…
Diamond House, Alicante, Spain by Abis Arquitectura
The Diamond House was completed in 2010 by the Alicante based studio Abis Arquitectura. This home is situated on a hillside, overlooking the city of Benidorm. The terraces face south toward the Mediterranean Sea. The original project dates back to 1964, the house has been completely rebuilt. This 3,497 square foot residence is located in…
Shore Vista Boat House, Lake Austin, Texas by Bercy Chen Studio
The Shore Vista Boat Dock was completed by the Austin based design and construction firm Bercy Chen Studio. This two story elliptical boat dock is located on a bend in Lake Austin, Texas, USA, opposite to the Canyonland Nature Preserve. A wrap-around staircase connects the two floors. The second floor features a kitchen and dining…
