This Playter Estates Reinvention – a full renovation and two-story addition to a two-story house located in the Playter Estates neighborhood of Toronto, Canada – is a stunning example of Asquith Architecture’s design vision.
With the goal of providing more light, space, and a modern twist to the 100+-year-old house, Asquith Architecture designed a bright and colorful living space that perfectly combines modern design with a traditional feel. The addition of a large deck, floor-to-ceiling windows, and vibrant kitchen and bathroom spaces give this home a unique look that is sure to stand out in the vibrant city of Toronto.
Mountain Brow Living, a two-story house located in Hamilton, Canada, is an example of contemporary architecture and interior design at its best. Designed by SMPL Design Studio in 2019, this 3600 sq.ft. (3358 sq.m.) project on the escarpment of the Hamilton East Mountain has been inspired by the clean lines of Scandinavian design.
Welcome to Casa Pilará, a two-story residence located in a country club a few minutes from Pilar, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Designed by Besonías Almeida Arquitectos in 2021 and built on an irregularly shaped corner lot with a gentle elevation, this concrete residence offers a unique blend of classic typology and complex spatiality.
Its outdoor spaces, planted with young species of catalpas and maples, are designed to create a landscape in total harmony with the natural landscape of the pampas plains.
Worrell Yeung’sNorth Salem Farm project is a modern real estate barn house located in Westchester, New York.
Designed to be thoughtfully integrated into the agrarian landscape of Westchester County, the family home is a collection of new and existing buildings, gathered at the narrow, northwest side of an 8.7 acre triangular lot. The project, which was completed in 2022, showcases Worrell Yeung’s interest in expressing architectural volume through a simplification of the elements while echoing and updating the agrarian vernacular.
Discover the Laurelhurst Contemporary, a single-family residence located in Seattle, Washington and designed by Paul Moon Design in 2022.
This property boasts an unpretentious, quiet, and comfortable atmosphere, blending traditional proportions with modern elements. Its exterior palette is understated, yet textural and offers a connection to the lake and the neighborhood. Further into the site, terraced gardens transition from the street to the lake and invite pauses at each level. Inside, the home is light and airy, with white walls and black-gridded windows, while the homeowner’s art collections create a unique atmosphere. The general contractor admired the design team’s insistence on quality control throughout construction.
Introducing the Residential House in Kaunas, a contemporary two-story house located in the prestigious and desirable area of Žaliakalnis, Kaunas, Lithuania.
The property boasts a narrow, sloping plot that offers a panoramic view of the city and an impressive hill, slope, ditch, and forest. Designed in 2021 by Architectural Bureau G. Natkevicius & Partners, the house features a modern large three-car garage, three bedrooms, a large imposing common area, and a music room equipped with the best equipment and acoustic surfaces.
Rain City Architecture’sSky Ranch House redesign is a true masterpiece of modern design. This single-family house is a complete renovation of a 1932 cottage style home, expanded to accommodate the growing family.
Located in the heart of Seattle, this stunning renovation adds a new dimension to the city’s rich architectural history.
Marina Boulevard project, a three-story house in San Francisco, California, designed by EAG Studio in 2020, is a stunning example of modern architecture.
Situated on a wide 50-foot lot, the 7000+ sq ft. home features an array of amenities such as walls of glass doors on all three floors, a spectacular floating wood staircase, a three-story wall of opaque glass, a four-car garage, EV charging, home office, fifth bedroom, huge projection screening room, outdoor kitchen and BBQ, 25 x 25 foot living room, open dining area, family room, airy, state-of-the-art kitchen, Bulthaup walnut cabinetry, Calcutta marble countertops, Gaggenau appliances, spacious Bay-front primary suite with dual bathrooms, steam room, freestanding tub, dual walk-in closets, three ensuite bedrooms and an awe-inspiring roof deck with cinematic views of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, Presidio, Alcatraz, Marin County, East Bay and the downtown skyscrapers.
