Studio Wittman Estes transformed a 1940s beach house in Hood Canal, WA into a new multi-generational home. The newly reworked beach house includes the original two-bedroom structure for an expanded program of two new bedrooms, two bathrooms, and flex space. The design consists of three distinct parts: the original footprint, and the two projecting wings: […] More
Skylab designed this innovative mass timber, mixed-use project located in Hood River, Oregon. The project is the first step toward redeveloping the city of Hood River’s waterfront. Externally, the building presents a relatively solid massing. Internally, and in areas carved into the overall massing, the building is far more dynamic with spaces visually and physically […] More
Ulf Mejergren Architects (UMA) recently completed their latest project – a unique public space in San José, California, that has a convertible roof with integrated photovoltaic cells that is able to rotate and form different shapes. The flexibility of the roof caters to a variety of configurations which gives the space under it a diversity […] More
Seattle-based architecture firm Rerucha Studio designed this modern residence situated in the Seattle neighborhood of Magnolia. The idea was to design a modern light filled home with a classic yet modern feel on a limited budget. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Bushman Dreyfus Architects recently completed this stunning apartment renovation project in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. The former commercial space that consisted of dark, claustrophobic offices and an enclosed storage attic got transformed into a spacious, light filled open floor apartment with a sleeping loft. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Copenhagen-founded firm BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group designed The Smile, a stunning new residential project in Harlem, NYC. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Henning Larsen has unveiled its design for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota. The design is among the three finalists (together with Snøhetta and Studio Gang) and is inspired by the rich landscapes of the North Dakotan Badlands, united by Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy, and rooted in the community of Medora. Take a look […] More
Portland-based studio Skylab Architecture recently completed Sideyard – a new mass timber, urban infill project in Portland, Oregon. The project features a CLT construction with free-flowing interior spaces and brick infill panels on the exterior. The building helps knit together the semi-industrial riverfront with the uplands commercial district. The building received a 2020 U.S. Wood […] More
Portland-based studio Skylab Architecture recently completed the YARD – a mixed-use 21-story tower on the eastern shore of the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. In addition to the YARD, the firm also designed Knot Springs, a boutique spa which is located on the 4th and 5th floors of the complex. Discover more after the jump. More
Heliotrope Architects designed this inspiring private residence for an artist and an engineer in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The house is located mid-block in a downtown neighborhood surrounded by common Seattle cottages and bungalows. The house is scaled to fit discreetly into its surroundings, and seeks a non-fussy clarity in it’s detailing and materiality that […] More
Graham Baba Architects designed this stunning private residence located on Lopez Island which is in the San Juan Island archipelago. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Certain spots across the globe are known for their mesmerising and distinctive architecture. Paris is immediately associated with structures like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. England is known for its historic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Rome’s best-known structures are similarly synonymous with antiquity – the Colosseum for […] More