On our planet, land mass is threatened by climate change and populations that are increasing and living longer. By 2100, the world’s population could increase to 11.2 billion, and it is estimated that almost all population growth will occur within our cities. In 1930, only 30% of the world’s population lived in cities – compared […] More
When this two-storey Cape Town (South Africa) property, originally designed by SAOTA a decade ago, was bought by its new owners, they called for a complete renovation with increased accommodation. This left the team of ARRCC interior designers with a challenge that they met head-on and the end result is a statement of architectural and […] More
YLAB Arquitectos are sharing with us their masterfully taken refurbishment project of the Aribau Apartment in Barcelona (Spain). The lavish apartment is located in the classic Barcelona Ensanche area, the household itself has the sentiments of a traditional local architecture, taken with its narrow, long and partitioned layout. The client, an English family in love with […] More
The HouseBoat is a new house designed for developer Solidspace, located on a site overlooking Poole Harbour. It is based upon a staggered section with a half-basement; this configuration enables an open staircase which allows a house of interconnected volumes rather than rooms- a section that Solidspace explores in all their homes. The house is […] More
Located in a tiny village facing salt marshes on the French Atlantic coast, this wooden house extension is a modest holiday home and a writer’s retreat. The client idea for this project was born several years ago when saving a few old, massive oak beams from the demolition of a neighboring farm. The idea appealed […] More
Located in the Los Feliz area of greater Los Angeles, this project was a rare opportunity to restore and build onto a historically designated property originally designed by Wallace Neff in the 1920s. Work included the interior renovation of the family room, restoring the ceiling archways and demolishing its north facing wall for a new […] More
SMART ARCHITECTURE designed this inspiring family residence located in Manchon-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu, South Korea, in 2017. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Real estate is a tricky, but very rewarding business; particularly for those who have retired. For those who retire younger than the national retiring age, real estate can be your next venture. Not only is real estate very profitable, but it’s also a good way to readjust to society. For example, if you’re looking for […] More
ES Arquitetura designed this inspiring mansion, located in Criciúma – SC, Brazil in 2017. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
The prestige Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced opening of their signature hotel and branded residences to be in Melbourne Tower by Zaha Hadid Architects. The project completion is set for 2023, and this is Madarin Oriental’s first announced property in Australia. The hotel and residences will be located on Collins Street, this mix use […] More
Agraz Arquitectos designed this amazing contemporary two-story residence situated in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 2016. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
bergmeisterwolf architekten designed this inspiring 250.0 m2 mansion located in 5088 Toscolano-maderno BS, Italy, in 2017. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More