Architecture In Formation completed a “rigorously eclectic” transformation of a townhouse on New York’s Upper Westside. Designed in 2021, the restoration maintained and restored much of the original stone and woodwork.
The Seattle-based interior designers at Studio AM took inspiration from the owners’ Oregon farm and ties to the music industry to fit out this apartment in the city’s Rainier Square Tower. Designed in 2023, the 4,150-square-foot Rainier Tower Residence combines three units, which are maximized for sweeping views of Seattle’s skyline and surrounding landscape. Distinctive elements like an acrylic piano and a 660-gallon saltwater aquarium help to unify the expansive spaces and create a luxurious urban retreat.
Studio Krubka has completed the retail space for fashion brand Club21 in Bangkok, Thailand. Designed in 2024, the shop is situated in the One Bangkok complex. The interior features a mix of modern and traditional elements, creating a unique shopping experience.
Michaela Zahorovska used Bauhaus design principles and upcycling techniques for the Vanguard Prague loft in the Czech Republic. Completed in 2023, the project explores fluidity and rationality, providing a distinct and eclectic living space.
CCY Architects has designed a copper-clad house in San Miguel County, Colorado, nestled among Engelmann Spruce trees. Called DNA Alpine, the property includes a main house, sauna, and garage, with architecture inspired by the surrounding landscape and contemporary artists. The design accommodates extreme weather conditions, featuring a non-repetitive pattern on the façade derived from the DNA of neighbouring trees. This eclectic home combines natural materials with artful elements, offering expansive views of the alpine meadow while maintaining environmental sensitivity.
The House and the Landscape, designed by Inon Ben David, is a home in the Lower Galilee region of Israel. Featuring extensive use of natural materials, the two-story structure accommodates a family of six and includes elements created by the homeowner, who owns a custom metalwork shop. Open to its natural surroundings, the house also offers sweeping views of the valley and Mediterranean Sea.
Fergus Garber Architects redesigned the Modern Maybeck house in Atherton, California, embracing early 20th-century architectural principles. The design, completed in 2022, retains a few outer walls to preserve the home’s expansive footprint and reimagines the layout. The new home, inspired by Bernard Maybeck’s iconic style, features heavy timber specially sourced and assembled on-site, aiming to blend modern refinement with a sense of familiarity and ruggedness.
In the heart of Shanghai’s former French Concession, a 1930s mansion has undergone a remarkable fusion renovation by Nong Studio. This 1930s Mansion Fusion Renovation project, completed in 2019, blends Chinese and Western lifestyles seamlessly, creating a serene and inviting living space.
The clients, a Chinese husband and European wife, sought a peaceful respite from the bustling city, and the resulting design delivers with its thoughtful division of private and public areas, and the integration of the clients’ global travel collections.