This cherished 1907 San Francisco residence has undergone a remarkable rejuvenation by SkB Architects, embracing its historical charm and infusing it with a California-inspired ambiance. The home’s iconic wooden tile facade, once a quintessential Bay Area design, has been thoughtfully preserved, while the interiors have been transformed to create a versatile and personalized living experience.
Nestled in the heart of Milan, Italy, the Corso Plebisciti apartment project by Grigiomateria effortlessly blends mid-century modern design with bold, vibrant colors and rich textures. This 2019 renovation transformed the space, utilizing teal hues, walnut wood, and plush velvet to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Wallpapers added a modern touch, complementing the overall design aesthetic.
Designed by Dannien Roller Architekten + Partner, the Sofie Haug Children’s Day-Care Centre in Tübingen, Germany, is a contemporary architectural marvel that seamlessly blends with its enchanting woodland surroundings. This two-storey hybrid-timber nursery, built in 2022, features a striking façade of charred spruce and bright, glazed teal spruce, creating an alluring mystic effect that captivates both children and visitors alike.
Agathom‘s contemporary Wasagathom House in Ontario, Canada, offers a fresh take on Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian design. This family home, nestled among towering spruce and birch trees, features an open yet private layout that seamlessly connects to its scenic surroundings. With a focus on sustainable materials and biophilic design, the WASAGATHOM House provides a tranquil refuge from the urban landscape.
Angá Arquitetura‘s captivating Patropi House in Praia do Guaecá, Brazil, seamlessly blends contemporary design with the surrounding lush, tropical landscape. Crafted as a vacation rental, this house showcases a delicate balance of form and function, featuring a striking volume complemented by a thoughtful selection of materials and colors that harmonize with the Brazilian coastal setting.
Designed by the acclaimed Angá Arquitetura, the Ficus Apartment in São Paulo, Brazil showcases a contemporary transformation of a 1970s apartment. The project prioritizes the client’s need for a spacious, open layout ideal for hosting friends and family, with a focus on optimizing the living and social areas. By reconfiguring the original three-bedroom floorplan, the design team created a more efficient and versatile space that reflects the client’s lifestyle and preferences.
This three-storey house in Toronto, Canada, originally constructed as a dairy over a century ago, underwent an interior renovation by PLANT Architect in 2020. The designers transformed the narrow, townhouse-like layout by strategically redesigning the main staircase, incorporating floor-to-ceiling glass panels, and adding a skylight to visually expand the second-floor living room. The clients’ extensive art collection inspired a curio cabinet-inspired design for this level, complemented by whimsical, bubble-like pendant lighting fixtures.
The Ranch Mine, a renowned architecture firm, has recently unveiled their latest masterpiece, “Charmed,” a stunning 2-story, multigenerational contemporary family home in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix, United States. This project, designed in 2024, showcases the firm’s exceptional ability to transform a client’s vision into a reality, even when the request involves a surprise for the homeowner’s wife. The result is a harmonious blend of modern design elements, including black brick volumes, pocketing glass doors, and a white stucco box second floor, perfectly tailored to the family’s personalities and lifestyle.
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