Collective Office, a renowned design firm, has breathed new life into a piece of Chicago history with their stunning 9 East Studio project. Located in the heart of the city, this 5,550-square-foot, two-story office space was once home to a custom masonry fabrication contractor, sitting vacant since the mid-1980s. Through a meticulous renovation process that spanned 24 dump trucks and 7 months, the team has created a modern and functional workspace that celebrates the building’s rich heritage and supports creativity, collaboration, and productivity.
Situated atop a steeply sloping site in Los Angeles, California, the Windsor Residence showcases the innovative design of AUX Architecture. This captivating house seamlessly integrates an existing retaining wall, overcoming the challenges of extreme topography, poor soil conditions, and a limited budget. Comprising two distinct masses, the home’s double-height living area delicately balances on the retaining wall, while a single-story bedroom wing interlocks, creating a striking L-shaped section.
Montauk’s Hither Hills House by Martin Architects is a stunning example of modern, nature-inspired design. Blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, this contemporary residence features a thoughtful interplay of indoor and outdoor living spaces. Engineered and natural materials create a harmonious plateau, where a private lower level nestles into the hillside and an elevated infinity pool carves into the earth above. A curated material palette of shou sugi ban, dark metal, glass, exposed concrete, and fine stucco unifies the property’s distinctive elements, resulting in a synthesized architectural composition.
Three Pines, a 2,100 square foot home designed by RES4, is nestled along the edge of the Chesapeake Bay wetlands in North Beach, United States. Composed of six modular boxes arranged in a courtyard hybrid layout, this house was designed with a retiring couple in mind, prioritizing aging-in-place features. By prefabricating the majority of the home off-site, the modest budget was kept in check, and the overall construction timeline was reduced to just six months.
Blending modern farmhouse elegance and local heritage, the ANACAPA-designed Ranch House in Santa Ynez, California, United States, embodies the valley’s essence through its sustainable, context-driven design. This 2022 residential project seamlessly melds tradition and innovation, offering a harmonious retreat that pays homage to the region’s storied past while embracing a forward-thinking approach to architecture and interior design.
The stunning Lake Ouimet Residence in Mont-Tremblant, Canada, designed by the talented Dupont Blouin in 2019, is a captivating example of architectural brilliance. Originally constructed in 1960, this house has been expertly reimagined to create a warm, inviting space for a multi-generational family to gather. The open-concept kitchen, with its sleek black granite countertops and expansive views of the lake, is the heart of this remarkable home, seamlessly blending the indoors and outdoors for a truly remarkable living experience.
The Benton County Historical Society in Corvallis, Oregon has unveiled a captivating Corvallis Museum designed by acclaimed architecture firm Allied Works. This 19,000 square-foot contemporary museum showcases a diverse collection of cultural artifacts, natural history specimens, and archives from Oregon State University.
Strategically located opposite a historic general store and the former territorial capital, the museum’s striking design seamlessly integrates with the surrounding architecture while offering a fresh perspective on the region’s rich heritage.
The West Loop Loft, a stunning 80’s urban concrete loft in Chicago, IL, United States, was brought to life by Collective Office in a remarkably short timeline. Featuring a redesign that combined modern functionality with the project’s existing raw textures, this loft showcases how architecture can endure and evolve over time.
