Architecture & Interior Design
Location: Beverly Hills, California, USA Year: 2016 Architects: The Archers A rambling fifties ranch house within a canyon setting was extensively remodeled in the nineteen eighties, with unfortunate results. In lieu of restoration, which seemed implausible, we opted to keep the Beverly Hills ‘ranch’ vernacular but translate it through modernism. We looked to Eero Saarinen’s […]
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Location: Sao paulo/SP, Brazil Area: 75 m² Designer: Otto Felix Team: Tici Andriani, Vic calil Interior design: Tici Andriani Landscaping: Daniel Nunes Lighting: Otto Felix / Vertz All images courtesy of Studio Otto Felix Studio Otto Felix Born February 1980, Otto Felix is regarded a reflection of the decade famous as the information age. He started […]
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Location: Austin, Texas Year: 2017 Architects: Matt Fajkus Architecture Project Manager: Sarah Johnson Design Team: Sarah Johnson; Matt Fajkus, AIA; David Birt; Ian Ellis; Garland Fielder Structural Engineering: Smith Structural Engineers Interior Design: Studio Tupelo General Contractor: Wall to Wall Construction Rug: Kyle Bunting Dining Room Artwork: Ty Clark Logistics: Nitsche Events Photography: © Charles Davis Smith Located on a small triangular lot near Bull Creek […]
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Location: Austin,Texas, USA Size: 2000 sf Year: 2018 Architects: Murray Legge Architecture Design Team: Murray Legge, Lincoln Davidson, Travis Avery, Benjamin Kaplowitz, Luca Senise Builder: Green Places Engineering: Duffy Engineering Photography: © Leonid Furmansky This project began with two families purchasing a large Central Austin property and subdividing it into two narrow lots to build new homes on – we were […]
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Location: Bay of Islands, New Zealand Year: 2014 Awards NZ Institute of Architects New Zealand Award 2016 NZ Institute of Architects Local Award 2015 NZ Institute of Architects Resene Colour Award 2015 Master Builders Auckland Region Gold Award 2014 Master Builders Outdoor Living Lifestyle Award 2014 Architects: Bossley Architects Project Team: Pete Bossley, Peter Sisam […]
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Location: Austin, Texas, US Year: 2016 Architects: Alterstudio Architecture Lead Architect: Ernesto Cragnolino Design Team: Kevin Alter, Tim Whitehill Photography: © Casey Dunn AWARDS 2018 The Architecture MasterPrize Award – Residential 2017 American Architecture Award 2016 IIDA Excellence in Design Awards 2016 AIA Austin Design Award The Cuernavaca Residence is the latest installment in an evolving […]
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Location: Urubo, Rio Sierra, Santa Cruz, Bolivia Area: 477, 80 m2 Year: 2018 Architects: Studio Sommet SRL Photography: © Leonardo Finotti All images courtesy of Studio Sommet SRL Studio Sommet SRL CONTACT Edificio Montpellier, B. Las Palmas, Av. Iberica C. 3 Oeste Telf.: (591 3) 359 5862 Fax: (591 3) 359 5863 VISIT Studio Sommet […]
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Client: Cape Otway Road Holdings Pty Ltd Location: 4285 Cape Otway Road, Birregurra, Victoria, Australia Year: 2016 Awards 2018 Eat Drink Design Awards, Best Hotel Design 2016 IDEA Sustainability, Highly Commended Architects: Six Degrees Architects Photography: © Trevor Mein Brae Restaurant and Accommodation were conceived and designed to provide a luxury, sustainable rural experience. Set amid […]
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Location: Dunalley, Tasmania Area: 264 m2 Year: 2015 AWARDS 2016 AIA Tasmanian Chapter Award Residential Houses – New 2016 National Houses Awards Commendation Architects: Stuart Tanner Architects Project Team: Stuart Tanner, Hannah Gora, Frances Atkinson Builder: Cordwell Lane Builders Engineer: Aldanmark Consulting Engineers Lighting: Casa Monde Lighting Specialists Surveyor: Lee Tyers and Associates Photography: © Brett Boardman Photography There is […]
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Location: Sunset Valley, Texas, USA Year: 2017 Architects: Arbib Hughey Design Photography: © Andrea Calo All images courtesy of Arbib Hughey Design PLANS Arbib Hughey Design ARBIB HUGHEY DESIGN was founded in 2010 by Ben Arbib and Ed Hughey, who met while graduate students at the University of Texas School of Architecture. After years practicing in other […]
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Location: Lower Manhattan, New York, USA Architects: Specht Architects Contractor: Bernsohn and Fetner Photography: © Andrea Calo Light was a primary issue with this renovation of an industrial loft space in Lower Manhattan. We maintained much of the open “workshop floor” character of the space, while creating a bright and comfortable kitchen, entry hall, and bedroom adjacent […]
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Location: Xintiandi, Shanghai, China Area: 6000 ft² Year: 2012 Awards Perspective Award “Best of Residences” 2013 ArchItects: Joyce Wang Studio Photography: © Edmon Leong A three-storey penthouse with views overlooking the lake and city skyline. It is the home of a family who entertain frequently, so it was necessary to create public areas that feel special, providing […]
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Location: Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada Area: 888 m2 Year: 2018 Architects: _naturhumaine Property developer / Contractor: Mille Pieds Carrés Photography: © Adrien Williams Perched on a mountain in the Eastern Townships, the Crowhill cabin is based on its timelessness and minimalism concept. By its angular shape, the project aims to underline the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The project takes […]
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Location: Ostuni, Italy Year: 2012 Architects: Studio Talent A nineteenth-century building on several levels becomes an unusual dwelling characterized by the double height of its rooms and a small courtyard (with D. Parisio). Studio Talent All images courtesy of Studio Talent Studio Talent CONTACT Studio Talent Via F. de Sanctis, 86 Ostuni (BR) […]
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Location: Tasmania Year: 2017 Architects: Rosevear Stephenson Architects Photography: © Ray Joyce Awards The Roy Sharrington Smith Award for Heritage Architecture AIA TAS 2016 Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions) AIA TAS 2016 The Eleanor Culls-Hill Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions) AIA National 2016 All images courtesy of Rosevear […]
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Location: Alonnah, Bruny Island, Tasmania Area: 28 m2 Year: 2017 Architects: Maguire + Devine Architects Builder: Merlin Constructions Materials: Baltic pine, Merbau, Zincalume Photography: © Rob Maver This off-grid cabin is an escape from the high stress of our client’s busy work life. Born in Taiwan, she spent her childhood in traditional Japanese houses (built during […]
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Location: Boneo, Victoria, Australia Site Area: 65 acres Floor Area: 380 sqm New Build 300 sqm Renovation Year: 2017 Sustainability: 6 Star (Residential) Awards Award for Interior Architecture, AIA Victoria 2018 Award for Residential Architecture (Alterations & Additions), AIA Victoria 2018 Habitus House of the Year 2018 Architects: John Wardle Architects Project Team: John Wardle, Diego Bekinschtein, Andrew Wong, Danielle Peck, […]
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Location: Santa Gertrudis, Ibiza, Spain Plot surface area: 700 m2 Project area: 450 m2 Year: 2017 Architects: Gallardo Llopis Arquitectos Project Management: Carlos Gallardo Llopis, Javier Gallardo Llopis, José Luis Gallardo Blanquer Project Team: Fernando Usó Martín, Raúl Sol Jódar, Alba Luengo Moreno, Noelia Marzo García, Sergio Noverges Bellmunt Contractor: BFM Aedificatoria Structure: Estructuras Singulares […]
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Program: New Home, Pool, New Gardens, Environmental Systems Location: Southwest, Western Australia Floor area: 420 sqm Site area: 9150 sqm Year: 2018 Architects: Mountford Architects Team: Ben Mountford, Mark Petley, Carlson Jean Charles, Sarah Henneveld Photography: Stephen Nicholls Photography and Jody Darcy The home was commissioned by a florist and an engineer. Sited near bushland […]
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Location: Big Island, Hawaii Area:3,100 sf Year: 2013 Architects: Craig Steely Architecture Photography: © Bruce Damonte Located on five acres of dense Ohia forest, this cast-in-place concrete house frames indoor and outdoor living spaces along with views of the forest, the sky, and the coastline. It continues our exploration of a reductive architecture that enhances […]
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Program: Pool House and Landscape Location: Geyserville, California, USA Size: 300 sf Architects: Ro Rockett Design Team: Zac Rockett, Jason Ro, Matt Granelli General Contractor: JMH John Hallengren Structural Engineer: Bill Lynch Berkeley Structural Design Civil Engineer: Kelder Engineering Photography: © Adam Rouse Anchored by an inventive reuse of local materials on a constrained lot in a beautiful Sonoma County landscape, this project started […]
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Location: Orient, New York Area: 3275 square feet Year: 2016 Architects: Ryall Sheridan Architects The owners purchased 15 acres of tidal wetlands and former potato fields with the intention of building a house that would respond to and directly connect to its surrounding landscape. Even though most of the land was untouched by construction, the […]
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Location: Ojai, California, US Year: 2015 Architects: Bestor Architecture Photography: © Laure Joliet All images courtesy of Bestor Architecture Bestor Architecture Bestor Architecture is based in Los Angeles and was founded by Barbara Bestor, FAIA in 1995. Bestor Architecture has designed a number of award-winning projects including headquarters for Beats by Dre and Nasty Gal, […]
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Location: Wellington, New Zealand Area: 84 m² Year: 2016 Awards 2017 NZIA Wellington Architecture Award – Small Project Architects: First Light Studio Ltd Photography: © Jason Mann Photography Small space makes big impact Tucked away on the sunny side of Wellington, this compact 84m² 2-bedroom home efficiently makes use of every square inch to provide the perfect […]
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand Year: 2018 Awards NZIA Auckland Architecture Award 2018 HOME magazine home of the year best interior 2018 Architects: Herbst Architects Photography: © Jackie Meiring The brief was for a primary residence for a couple without children with provision for occasionally used guest accommodation for friends visiting from overseas. The site as presented […]
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Location: Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Area: 210 sqm Architects: RTA Studio Awards 2018 NZIA Waikato / Bay of Plenty Architecture Award – Housing Category 2018 Home of the Year Finalist Turama is a new house typology seeking to make residential architecture that is both deeply rooted in the whakapapa (genealogy) of this family and formally […]
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Location: Tel Aviv, Israel Area: 450 m2 Year: 2017 Architects: Ronnie Alroy Architects Photography: © Amit Geron A private house in a beautiful rural surrounding. A 4k plot defined the project as a park with a house within. The house contains only 450 sqm of ground floor in a Z shape which creates front and back yards. The landscaping is […]
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Location: Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA Scope: Single-family residence; roof deck with fireplace; photovoltaic panels; green roof; pool; screened-in porch Architects: Charles Rose Architects Landscape Architect: Stephen Stimson Associates MEP Engineer: Allied Consulting Engineering Services Structural Engineer: RSE Associates Interior Furnishings: Meichi Peng Design Studio Lighting Consultant: PHT Lighting Design Inc. General Contractor: Andrew Flake, Inc. Photography: © John Edward Linden Photography Charles […]
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Location: Yackandandah, Victoria, Australia Size: 100 m2 Year: 2014 Awards National Architecture Award Victorian Architecture Award Houses Award Architects: Archier Studio Photography: © Ben Hosking We focused our attention away from conventional solutions to investigate highly bespoke and cost effective alternatives. The Sawmill House demonstrates how Australia’s growing hoard of latent building materials can be used […]
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Location: Santa Barbara County, California, US Year: 2012 Architects: Bestor Architecture Photography: Laure Joliet, John Ellis There is a dramatic and winding approach up through the landscape that keeps the compound hidden until the last moment. The site strategy is one of slow revelation and discovery of the house and- ultimately- the view. The road, which […]
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Location: Dutchess County, New York, US Area: 2,000 SF Year: 2013 AWARDS American Architecture Award AIA NY Design Award Interior Design Best of Year Award Boston Society of Architecture Housing Award World Architecture Festival Finalist Award Architizer A+ Design Award- Special Mention SARA NY Gold Award of Excellence SARA National Design Award ARCHITECTS: Desai Chia […]
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Location: San Francisco, California, US Year: 2015 Architects: Jensen Architects Project Leads: Mark Jensen, Frank Merritt, Kimberly Cinco, Audrey Harris Project Team: Ryan Golenberg, Keri Goodlad, Ricardo Gonzalez, Hanya Chen Landscape: Terra Ferma Landscapes Lighting: Johanna Grawunder Photography: © Joe Fletcher A tight lot in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood seems an unlikely setting for a home replete with gardens. Rather than a conventional yard, Jensen […]
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Location: Bath, United Kingdom Year: 2016 Awards RIBA South West Award 2018, RIBA South West Small Project of the Year Award 2018 Architects: James Grayley Architects Contractor: Emerys of Bath Ltd Structural Engineers: Momentum Consulting Engineers Photography: © David Grandorge The project extends and reorganises the house to create living accommodation appropriate to 21st Century living while respecting […]
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Location: Fleurieu Peninsula, SA, Australia Area: 340 sqm Year: 2017 AWARDS 2018 South Australian Architecture Awards Residential Architecture – Houses (New) Winner, John S Chappel Award 2018 AIA National Architecture Awards Shortlisted Architects: Architects Ink Project Team: Marco Spinelli, Laura Tisato, Carlo Colombo Landscaping: Polgreen Landscaping Photography: © Sam Noonan PR House is a unique beach home to replace the client’s […]
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Location: Glen Ellen, California, United States Year: 2015 Award 2018 AIASF Design Awards Architects: Aidlin Darling Design Landscape Design-builder: Dexter Estate Landscapes Photography: © Matthew Millman Two modest volumes, benched gently into the hillside, open to a floating glass bar just as the ground drops away. This perch at the edge of a pine forest allows for a layered […]
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Location: Lilyfield, New South Wales, Australia Award Shortlisted for Habitus House of the Year 2018 Architects: Hill Thalis Architecture + Urban Projects Hill Thalis Team: Philip Thalis, Laura Harding Photography: © Brett Boardman The Horizon House is located on a dramatic coastal headland. The property is a working cattle farm – and is characterized by its extraordinary scenic […]
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Location: Hahei, New Zealand Year: 2015 Architects: Studio2 Architects Photography: Simon Devitt & Simon Wilson (kitchen imagery) The building design evolved from the idea of sculpture, building and the existing land form – working with the site. The wings of the house are positioned on the site to inform users of the different aspects of the site […]
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Location: Hampton Bays, New York, US Size: 4,000 Sq ft Year: 2016 Architecture, interior design, lighting: Studio Mapos Landscape design: John Beitel Photography: © Michael Moran After successfully completing the New York offices for a family-owned French global beauty brand, Mapos was asked to design a family retreat for the founders on a stunning 5-acre waterfront […]
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Location: Palo Alto, California, US Year: 2014 Architects: Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, and Angela Todorova Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Flegels Construction Photography ©2014 Mariko Reed Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects, and Flegels Construction updated a classic Eichler open, indoor-outdoor home. Expanding on the […]
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Location : Islington , London, UK Scope : Ground Floor Rear Extension Architects: Nicholas Szczepaniak Architects Photography: © Nicholas Worley We were approached by a couple to transform a tired and dated Victorian property into a contemporary family home for their young family. Works involved an extensive refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing house with a new contemporary […]
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PROGRAM Single-family residential remodel and addition Location: Phoenix, Arizona, US Year: 2016 Architects: A-I-R Architects Photography: © Bill Timmerman All images courtesy of A-I-R Architects | © Bill Timmerman A-I-R Architects Founded in 2001 by Architect and Principal Darren Petrucci, Architecture – Infrastructure – Research, Inc. is an architecture and urban design firm focused on translating advanced research methods […]
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Location: San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, México Area: 360 m² Year: 2011 Architects: S-AR stación-ARquitectura Photography: © Ana Cecilia Garza Villarreal All images courtesy of S-AR stación-ARquitectura © Ana Cecilia Garza Villarreal plans S-AR stación-ARquitectura CONTACT nfo@stacion-arquitectura.com VISIT S-AR stación-ARquitectura
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Location: Studio City, Los Angeles, California, US Year: 2016 Architects: Bestor Architecture Interior design: DISC Interiors Landscape design: Elysian Landscapes Photography: © Laure Joliet Built on a breathtaking location in the hills of Los Angeles, this 1940’s ranch style house originally was a warren of small rooms. Bestor Architecture re-imagined and reorganized the house, transforming […]
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Location: Calabasas, California, US Size: 4,500 sq ft Year: 2008 Architects: Abramson Teiger Architects Landscape Architect: Monika Valtchev Landscape Design Photography: © Jim Bartsch The central focus of the design on this Calabasas home was to accentuate the outstanding views of the canyon beyond. In contrast to the rolling green hills, the home is structured with clean […]
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Location: Malibu, California, US Year: 2016 Architects: Bestor Architecture Photography: © Laure Joliet On a large, flat property with a lawn that stretches to a fruit orchard the clients discovered ramshackle structures (a three-bedroom house with a few loosely connected guest cottages) in need of repair. Their goal, rather than tear down the buildings, was to unite […]
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Location: Gloucestershire, South West England, United Kingdom Size: 432 m² Year: 2012 Architects: Alison Brooks Architects Photography: © Paul Riddle Positioned on the highest point in Gloucestershire overlooking the Wye Valley, this new house and landscape is conceived as a “gallery with people living in it”, showcasing an extensive collection of African Tribal Art. Windward House was a late-Georgian […]
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Location: Marina Lancheros, Ancon, Peru Built surface: 547 m2 Year: 2017 Design Team: Sandra Barclay and Jean Pierre Crousse Project Team: E. Zambrano, B. Ruiz Photography: © C. Palma The house is conceived as a soil extrusion rather than an object in landscape. Framing views is not a priority, but the creation of a microcosm that allows […]
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