The Benton County Historical Society in Corvallis, Oregon has unveiled a captivating Corvallis Museum designed by acclaimed architecture firm Allied Works. This 19,000 square-foot contemporary museum showcases a diverse collection of cultural artifacts, natural history specimens, and archives from Oregon State University.
Strategically located opposite a historic general store and the former territorial capital, the museum’s striking design seamlessly integrates with the surrounding architecture while offering a fresh perspective on the region’s rich heritage.
The West Lynn Residence in Austin, Texas, designed by A Parallel Architecture, is a captivating blend of historic preservation and modern design. This 2022 project showcases the architects’ ability to seamlessly integrate a run-down Georgian Revival-style home with a sleek, contemporary addition, creating a striking juxtaposition of architectural eras. The result is a harmonious, high-performance residence that respects the past while embracing the future.
Located in Austin, Texas, the Retama House is a captivating residential project designed by A Parallel Architecture in 2021. This single-family home masterfully integrates with a magnificent split-trunk live oak, leveraging its long limbs and lush canopy for shade, privacy, and a harmonious connection to the surrounding landscape. The architecture’s rigorously compact shape belies a surprisingly generous interior experience, with a double-height central atrium that reflects the presence of the tree and offers tree-house-like views.
Centerfield Studio‘s recent remodel of the 3,600 SF Amber Place in Portland, Oregon, US, seamlessly blends the owner’s desire for a “Zen and Pop” aesthetic. Designed in 2020, this captivating house showcases the studio’s expertise in crafting harmonious living spaces that balance tranquility and vibrancy. With a focus on high-quality materials and innovative design solutions, the Amber Place project offers a compelling glimpse into the intersection of modern architecture and interior design.
Sonoma County’s Madrone Ridge House showcases the innovative design of Field Architecture. This striking single-family residence, completed in 2021, features a thoughtful integration of three copper-clad pavilions that interlock with the surrounding landscape. The project’s design caters to a young family, offering a strong connection to the natural environment through carefully orchestrated breezeways and perforated roof overhangs that create a captivating interplay of light and shadow throughout the home.
This stunning 550-square-foot guest house, The Hive, designed by Nicole Blair in Austin, Texas, showcases innovative spatial solutions within a compact footprint. Carefully tailored to the owner’s needs, this one-bedroom dwelling maximizes its limited 320-square-foot footprint through strategic three-dimensional design, evoking the shape of a beehive.
By closely examining the occupants’ movements and needs, the Hive’s interior spaces are shaped to feel both intimate and grand, blending Dutch and Japanese design influences to create a highly efficient and functional home.
Discover River Bend Residence in New Braunfels, Texas, a house designed in 2021 by Lake|Flato Architects. This tranquil setting on the Guadalupe River emphasizes sustainable living with corten siding and skylights for natural light. Perfect for a retired couple, it includes a private suite and an art studio, blending modern design with minimal environmental impact.
Welcome to the Plaza Residence, a masterpiece of apartment design by gne Architecture, crafted in 2015 in New York, NY, United States. This luxurious property harmoniously blends contemporary aesthetics with the historical essence of its building, originally a landmark hotel now transformed into a condominium. The design allows the interiors to capture expansive views of Central Park, incorporating modern elements like marble wainscot and muted herringbone floors that pay tribute to its rich heritage.
