Discover The Rambler, a breathtaking 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat located on the Kitsap Peninsula, northwest of Seattle. Designed by GO’C in 2022, this 1,700 square foot (158 square meters) residence embodies a fusion of local craftsmanship and the iconic Rambler style.
With a focus on integrating indoor and outdoor living, the home features a concrete base, full-height masonry walls, and a roof that doubles as an herb garden and stargazing terrace. The use of site-milled Douglas Fir and Cedar enhances its connection to the surrounding wooded landscape, offering a serene space for family gatherings, music, and art.
Amjad Villa, a 100-year-old Tehran landmark, emerges anew under Gera Studio Architects‘ vision. This house marries its historic essence with contemporary design.
Original bearing brick walls and wooden beams are preserved, seamlessly linking eras. A unique axis ties the home to its garden, highlighted by a pool and TV room. The new floor adds a bedroom, terrace, library, and a distinct kitchen, emphasizing the structure’s age-old allure. The reimagined basement, previously a cellar, now serves as a distinctive suite, symbolizing a blend of tradition and innovation, where recycled materials meet revived memories.
Dive into the architectural metamorphosis of Cabin 192, a two-story house in the serene suburban locale of Los Cardales, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Masterminded in 2023 by the visionary Daniel Canda & Asociados, this project redefines the concept of suburban living. Originally a simple brick structure with a gable roof, Cabin 192 has been thoughtfully readapted into a modern dwelling. Embracing the natural beauty of its lush surroundings, the redesign prioritizes open, flexible floor plans and integrates materials like wood, concrete, and stone, all while maintaining thermal efficiency and a connection to nature.
Discover how this unique blend of modernity and simplicity creates a living space that resonates with the soul of its environment.
Englewood Duplex, crafted by Shape Architecture Studio, is a landmark in Englewood, Colorado. As the first multi-family Passivhaus International (PHI) certified project in Colorado, it merges modern design with eco-friendly living. Overcoming site challenges, it boasts triple-pane windows and skylights for quiet, light-filled spaces. Each unit presents breathtaking Rocky Mountain views, especially from the spacious third-floor party room with its expansive balcony.
The Anthracite House, a two-story detached home in Indonesia, is a testament to modern, contemporary design by K2LD Architects.
Crafted in 2022, this architectural gem merges elegance with functionality, offering a serene retreat for its inhabitants. Its unique metallic dark grey exterior and integration with the landscape make it not just a dwelling but a sanctuary, especially suited for a family with a globetrotting member. This home epitomizes the seamless blend of indoor luxury and outdoor tranquility.
Discover the Locke at East Side Gallery, a transformative 176-room hotel designed by Grzywinski+Pons, nestled in Berlin’s historic Friedrichshain neighborhood. Adjacent to the iconic Berlin Wall, now a vibrant canvas for international art, this hotel embodies a unique fusion of industrial and green design.
Embracing Berlin’s spirit of unity and creativity, the hotel boasts inviting spaces including a café, bar, lounge, and co-working areas. Its architecture skillfully navigates the dichotomy between public and private realms, echoing the city’s dynamic energy and the peaceful River Spree.
Discover the Verena Apartment in Athens, Greece, a two-bedroom wonder reimagined by Point Supreme in 2021. This apartment transcends the usual confines of urban living, offering spatial qualities akin to a single-family home. Its heart is a unique glass-box kitchen, blossoming with plants like a winter garden, centrally situated for a panoramic embrace of the entire space. The living areas, masterfully connected yet distinct, showcase a variety of materials and color palettes, each area presenting its own atmosphere.
With its expansive corridors, interior gardens, and strategic storage solutions, the Verena Apartment elevates apartment living to an art form, harmoniously blending the indoors with the outdoors.
Discover the Randwick House, a stunning embodiment of Scandinavian design by Brcar Morony Architecture in Sydney, Australia. This 2017 project transformed a traditional residence with a first-floor addition featuring a master bedroom, ensuite, and robe. The striking plate steel stairway, bridging the new and old, highlights the seamless integration of modern aesthetics within this enchanting house.
Perfectly blending functionality and style, Randwick House stands as a testament to contemporary living in Sydney’s vibrant landscape.
