This 4,600 square foot home was designed by Norwegian/American architect Casper Mork-Ulnes after the former mansion on the property was damaged in a wildfire, which are now so common in the Sonoma Valley. The new house, which is perched on a terrace above a forested canyon and vineyards, is supported by a concrete framework that […] More
Federico Urfer Arquitecto designed this inspring private residence located in La Cuesta, La Calera, Córdoba, Argentina. Two rectangular prisms were used meeting at an angle of 102° and corresponding to the directions of the lateral and back dividing axes. This allowed the architects to create a visual focal point and a node of division of […] More
Alain Carle Architecte has recently completed works on this stunning private residence located in Morin-Heights, Canada. The location of the house was planned so as to preserve some of their existing “lifestyle” along the contours of a rocky plateau they already occupied. The building was developed to observe the landscape and respect its original state […] More
Santiago Viale and Associates designed this stunning private residence in Cordoba, Argentina. The house is surrounded by a dense tree canopy, so it was important to identify any open spaces that might be used to set up the social areas of the home. To the north, a rectangular prism of private spaces was placed, and […] More
Cushing Terrell have unveiled their latest project in Aspen, Colorado – Aspen Lumberyard Affordable Housing. The 11-acre site will include 277 new affordable homes for a community that is facing a severe affordable housing crisis, similar to many other mountain west communities. Discover more after the jump. From the architects: Nestled at the base of […] More
If your feet are itching for a change of scenery and you’re looking around for options – look no further than Florida. The Sunshine State has everything you could ever want and is also home to Disneyland as well. Just in case all of the other reasons weren’t enough to move to Florida! Florida is […] More
Located in the Jizera Mountains, Markéta Bromová architekti designed an apartment based on two opposing but complementary principles. Materials and craftsmanship reference traditional principles and spatial solutions while fulfilling modern standards in aesthetics or maintenance. Discover more after the jump. From the architects: The apartment is located in a new building in the Jizera Mountains. […] More
Looking down from the Ješt?d Ridge onto the Bohemian Paradise, atelier SAD and interior designer Iveta Zachariášová, designed a house that integrates the interior into the surrounding landscape. Alternating vertical strips of Portuguese expanded cork boards of variable thickness form a first-of-its-kind structured façade in the Czech Republic. Discover more after the jump. From the […] More
Architecture studio OVAL has recently completed works on this stunning private residence overlooking Brufem Portugal. The home is divided into two sections, with the higher portion housing the entryway, a sizable living room, and the kitchen (with pantry). Four rooms, a washing room, and an office are organized in a row in the lower volume, […] More
Faulkner Architects have recently completed their latest project – a transformation of a historic tack Barn in Glen Ellen, California, into a retreat for a San Francisco family of four. The design transforms the 1950s barn into a minimalistic living space. The original wood frame structure was retained, and the visible history and smell of […] More
The most significant concern as the temperatures drop is how to keep your home warm. Because you’ll spend most of your time indoors as the weather outside gets colder, you don’t want the house to be an icebox. As you will realize, dropping temperature is not just uncomfortable but can damage your plumbing if the […] More
When you have a small studio apartment, you usually want to use the space rationally but make sure you don’t end up with a lot of clutter. This is a tough task, especially if you don’t really know anything about interior design. Owners of large apartments may also face this issue, trying to make their […] More