In Berkeley, California, a 1960s residence has undergone a remarkable transformation, courtesy of Holder Parlette Architecture. The renovation of this house has prioritized a modern European aesthetic, focusing on expansive views and spacious interiors while maintaining the original footprint.
The design highlights include a living area with 14-foot ceilings and a full-height sliding door that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces, offering breathtaking vistas of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Complementing the minimalist, white interior is a landscaped yard featuring a lawn, fountain, and hot tub, all oriented towards the picturesque vista.
Tucked away in the vibrant city of Sassari, Italy, Casa LL showcases a stunning apartment transformation by the talented design team at domECO. This 2024 project features an open-concept layout that seamlessly blends the living and kitchen areas, creating a harmonious and well-lit space. The innovative use of rotated partitions and a mix of materials, including vertical panels and quartz countertops, lend an elegant and understated aesthetic to this residential gem.
Bromley Caldari Architects‘ recent project, the Large House Rethink, showcases a comprehensive renovation and enlargement of an oceanfront house on Fire Island, New York. This 2022 design transformed the property, raising the entire structure to comply with FEMA floodplain regulations, while also recladding the building, replacing fenestration, and completely redesigning the interior. The result is a bold, bright, and light-filled house tailored for entertaining and beachside living.
Designed by the renowned Andy Nien Architects, Residence A1 in Taiwan is a captivating apartment project that showcases a delicate balance of simplicity and charm. This 2024 design caters to an affluent entrepreneurial couple seeking a modest yet inviting space to unwind after their busy schedules. The predominantly gray and white color palette is accentuated by a harmonious blend of warm materials, including stucco, wood veneers, and translucent stone, creating a solid and visually appealing texture throughout the residence.
PINN’N PAN house is a captivating architectural masterpiece located in Ratchaburi, Thailand. Designed by the innovative ForX Design Studio in 2023, this remarkable farm-style residence seamlessly integrates the needs of its young couple owners – an aircraft engineer and local entrepreneur. The property features a unique 10% residential, 40% pig farm, and 50% sustainable agriculture allocation, showcasing a harmonious blend of living spaces and agricultural functions.
The Butcher’s Flat, a captivating apartment design by Iva Hajkova, showcases a harmonious blend of minimalist elegance and artistic influences in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. Inspired by the building’s historical context and the investor’s modern art collection, this apartment embodies a clean, masculine aesthetic with a focus on quality materials and geometric details.
Montalba Architects‘ latest residential design, the Carla Ridge Residence, is a captivating single-story house nestled in the hills of Beverly Hills, California. Offering unparalleled views of the surrounding landscape, this modern home seamlessly blends interior and exterior spaces through a series of interconnected courtyards, creating moments of tranquility and environmental reprieve. Featuring a layered material palette and clean, contemporary lines, the Carla Ridge Residence exemplifies the pinnacle of West Coast residential architecture.
Located in Austin, Texas, the Water’s Edge Residence, designed by A Parallel Architecture in 2021, is a house that defies the typical lakeside development formula. With a focus on value, durability, and experience, this project offers a refreshing alternative to the grandeur and ostentation often found in the region’s high-end properties.
Situated on the shores of Lake Austin, the home celebrates connectivity to the water and provides flexible public spaces for the owners’ charitable endeavors.
