Architecture & Interior Design
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Year: 2018 Architects: Bligh Graham Architects Landscape: Landscapology Photography: © Christopher Frederick Jones The Tarragindi Steel house is an exemplar for small lot family living. The spacious light filled interiors and dramatic double height spaces defy the constraints of the block size. Intimate and generous garden and court spaces weave through […]
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Location: Venice, California, USA Size: 4,000 sq. feet Year: 2018 Awards 2018 AIA|LA Residential Architecture Award Architects: Rios Clementi Hale Studios Photography: © Undine Pröhl Our client’s “dream house” is designed specifically for the Venice lifestyle. These indoor-outdoor spaces take advantage of every inch of an extremely narrow lot. Every room opens onto the outdoors, making […]
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Location: Palo Alto, California, USA Size: 5,000 sf Year: 2018 Awards 2018 AIA California Council Residential Award of Honor AIA Silicon Valley Design Award of Merit AIA|LA Residential Architecture Award of Honor Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award Rethinking the Future: Global Architecture & Design Award Architects: Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects COLLABORATORS: Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders […]
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Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Year: 2018 Awards 2018 AIA LA Residential Awards Architects: Belzberg Architects Photography: © Bruce Damonte The new Bridge Residence turned the challenge of a sloping site into an opportunity to evoke quiet seclusion while creating a grand statement. The taller wing of the L-shaped house abuts a foothill to the […]
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Location: Lucaston, Tasmania, Australia Year: 2018 Architects: MG Architecture Interiors Builder: Mark Nichols Photography: © Thomas Ryan Our brief was to create a robust home for a growing family using simple forms and rustic materials with an emphasis on buildability. The simple detailing and forms expand on the unpretentious farmhouse vernacular and adapt the arrangement […]
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Location: Venice Beach, California, USA Area: 3,300 sf Year: 2017 Architects: Griffin Enright Architects Photography: © Taiyo Watanabe A 3,300 sf developer-commissioned residence, it maximizes its narrow site through strategic placement and an expansive array of telescoping glass doors. Set to one side of the property, the home’s interior spaces stretch into the side and back garden […]
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Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia Year: 2017 Awards 2018 | AIA QLD State Award | Residential Architecture 2018 | AIA Sunshine Coast House of the Year 2018 | AIA Sunshine Coast Regional Commendation 2018 | CEDIA | Best Integrated House Level I 2018 | CEDIA | Life Lived Best at Home Architects: Shaun Lockyer Architects […]
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Location: Woollahra, New South Wales, Australia Interior design: Decus-Interiors Photography: © Felix Forest Every room in this inner-city house is different, creating an explosion of colour for this professional couple’s dream home. The feel of Manning Road is optimistic with some organic materiality added to anchor the design. Our clients were not prescriptive with their brief, […]
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Location: York St, St Kilda West, Victoria, Australia Gross Floor Area: 320 m2 Year: 2017 Awards 2018 Shortlist Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) Best Residential – Single Architects: Jackson Clements Burrows Architects Consultant: Structural Engineer: Meyer Consulting General Contractor: Belair Builders Photography: © Derek Swalwell An existing heritage building is transformed through the introduction of a […]
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Location: Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia Gross Floor Area: 350 sqm Year: 2014 Awards 2015 Victorian Architecture Awards – Residential (New) Commendation Architects: Jackson Clements Burrows Architects Photography: © John Gollings This compact house is composed of a series of interlocking rooms and gardens that create spatial variety, while allowing the house to adapt to changing needs. […]
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Location: Glen Iris, Victoria, Australia Year: 2016 Awards Houses Awards 2017 Alteration & Addition over 200m2 | Shortlisted Architects: Pleysier Perkins Architects Builder: Grand Plan Properties Photography: © Dan Hocking A beautifully crafted extension to a Californian Bungalow for a builder and his family. A robust yet light single storey pavilion with exposed timber rafters, timber […]
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Location: Stockton, New South Wales, Australia Area: 137 m2 Year: 2018 Awards 2018 AIA NSW ARCHITECTURE AWARD HOUSES (NEW) 2018 AIA NEWCASTLE AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY Architects: TRIAS Landscape: Sustainable Surrounds Artworks: Mazie Turner, Jordy Hewitt Selected furniture: Seeho Su, Armadillo & Co, Muji Photography: © Benjamin Hosking Three Piece House is a courtyard house, designed […]
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Location: Tehachapi, California, USA Area: 4170.0 ft2 Year: 2014 Awards 2018 AIA National COTE Top Ten Award 2017 AIA National Housing Awards, Honor Award2017 AIA Northwest Pacific Region Citation Award 2017 Chicago Athenaeum, American Architecture Awards, American Architecture Award Architects: Olson Kundig Design Principal: Tom Kundig Project Manager: Elizabeth Bianchi Conklin Photography: Kevin Scott, Gabe Border Set in the harsh […]
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Location: Portland, Oregon, USA Size: 2,900 sq ft Year: 2014 Architects: Skylab Architecture Landscape: 2.ink Studio All images courtesy of Skylab Architecture Skylab Architecture CONTACT 413 SW 13th Ave (9 401,67 km) 97205 Portland (Oregon) +1 503-525-9315 VISIT Skylab Architecture
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Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Area: 4,800 sq ft Year: 2017 Architects: mw|works architecture + design Interior: Inform Interiors Photography: © Jeremy Bittermann Designed by Ibsen Nelsen in 1961, the layout of this home was very well considered but the character and flow between spaces wasn’t a good fit for the daily patterns of the new owners. High on […]
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Location: Bridgehampton, New York, USA Design: Amy Lau Design Photography: © Thomas Loof Vibrant colors and textures inspired by the sea and sky invite entertaining and relaxation at this Hamptons summer home embellished with artisanally crafted and vintage pieces. Amy Lau Design All images courtesy of Amy Lau Design Amy Lau Design Founded in 2001, Amy […]
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Location: Eagle County, Colorado, USA Project Size: 5,897 SF Residence, 755 SF Garage, 40 Acres Year: 2014 Awards U.S. Green Building Council | LEED Gold AIA Colorado | Award of Excellence AIA Colorado West | Citation Award Architecture and Interior Architecture: CCY Architects Interior Finishes and Furnishings: Jill Soffer Design Photography: © Art Gray Photography Located on broad sweeping […]
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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: 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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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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