When dealing with small spaces, creativity can turn things around for the better. This is the case with the “Vault Room”, a rehabilitation project developed by Brussels based international practice 51N4E…. According to the architects, “the renovation of this small terraced house, in the historical heart of Bruges,Belgium, consists of reinterpreting the typical cramped back buildings as a spacious
By Lavinia
Wing House is an original project belonging to David Hertz Architects Inc…, and located in in the remote hills of Malibu, with unique views over a nearby mountain range, a valley, and the Pacific Ocean with islands in the distance. The project consists of several structures, each employing various parts of a Boeing 747-200 aircraft. Wing House is the
By Lavinia
A couple and their two little girls, together with two dogs and three cats, are the happy inhabitants of this fantastic contemporary residence inspired by Japanese architecture. Expecting for neighboring buildings to be built to the east and west of the property, Mizuishi Architects Atelier… decided to construct this residence on a north-south axis, allowing the inhabitants to enjoy unobstructed
By Ada Teicu
Enjoying precious free time in the Twenty Five Lusk Lounge can be a fun and inspiring experience. Located on Lusk Alley in San Francisco’s South of Market district, the Restaurant and bar welcomes guests with 265 seats spread over two levels. CCS Architecture… were the ones who created the intimate spaces and they did a wonderful job. What used to
By Ada Teicu
Enchanting surroundings make the Ty-Hedfan House (the hovering house) more than just a 2,400 square foot house – it is a magnificent vacation residence for those who want to rent it. Designed by London-based architectural studio Featherstone Young…, the rental residence is also eco-friendly, having solar panels, heat pumps and water recycling features. Designed to offer the best
By Ada Teicu
Architecture company dmvA… designed a modern and original home extension entitled “vB4” and located within the countryside of Brecht, Germany. According to the project developers, “the extension from the existing form resulted in a floating volume built with trapezoidal wooden structures. The new timber parts followed the same frames and studs as the original. These borders next to each other
By Lavinia
This single-family House in Pankyo can inspire creatives to play with lines and volumes in a different way. Personal desires were transformed into architectural language when Office Kokiwoong… was commissioned to build this contemporary residence. Inhabited by a young couple in their mid 30s and their two children, the house in the Korean county of Pankyo welcomes family and guests
By Ada Teicu
Today, a contemporary home designed by Taylor Smyth Architects …caught our attention with its modern architecture rising on the base of what used to the owner’s childhood home. The 2,300 square foot House on the Bluffs in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, gathers views of the ever-changing sky from all directions through tall trees that were kept intact during the construction. Glimpses
By Ada Teicu
Schuler Villa was designed by Andrea Pelati Architecte …and is located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The main factor considered when planning the layout of the residence, was the privacy of its inhabitants. This way, the side facing the street is relatively closed, while the opposite facade is open towards a lovely garden. Here is more information regarding the structure of the
By Lavinia
The Hotel Silken Puerta América… in Madrid, Spain is an innovative project that involved numerous artists, architects and designers working together in developing something unseen before. Each level is differentiated from the next and its design is signed by world-renowned names. According to the official description, the building is a “space that invites people to dream – a neverbeen- attempted-before
By Lavinia
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