Author Archives - Sophie
River Room by Shaun Lockyer Architects
By Sophie • Jun 20, 2013
Shaun Lockyer Architects created this contemporary home in 2012 for a client in Chelmer, Brisbane, Australia.
It is a restoration and extension of an existing home that had been damaged by flood waters.
Residence Chang by ATELIERII
By Sophie • Jun 19, 2013
Madison House by XTEN Architecture
By Sophie • Jun 17, 2013
XTEN Architecture created this contemporary residence located in La Quinta, California, USA.
The 2012 project features floor to ceiling sliding glass walls that open the house to the desert landscape.
Fidar Beach House by Raed Abillama Architects
By Sophie • Jun 16, 2013
This 2011 project was created by Raed Abillama Architects and is located in Fidar, Jbeil, Lebanon.
It is a modern, beachfront vacation residence designed to accommodate a family of five and up to three guests.
House in Sequeiros by Topos Atelier de Arquitectura
By Sophie • Jun 15, 2013
This modern residence was adapted from an old farmhouse located in Amares, Portugal.
Topos Atelier de Arquitectura kept the intervention sparse to preserve the structure’s rustic character.
It is a 2008 project.
Distort House by TWS & Partners
By Sophie • Jun 14, 2013
This contemporary residence is located in the tropical setting of Jakarta, Indonesia.
It is a 2010 project by TWS & Partners that features an efficient, heat-deflecting terracotta roof.
Burton Residence by Marmol Radziner
By Sophie • Jun 13, 2013
Burton Residence is a modern project by Marmol Radziner that is located in Mendocino County, California, USA.
It was designed to be an unobtrusive addition to the natural beauty of the environment.
The Me Too House by LADAA
By Sophie • Jun 12, 2013
Tarifa House by James & Mau
By Sophie • Jun 10, 2013
James & Mau created this modern home in 2013 for a client living in Tarifa, Cadiz, Spain.
Its design is based on the traditional architecture of the region with a contemporary edge.
La Couleuvre by NatureHumaine
By Sophie • Jun 9, 2013
This modern project by NatureHumaine was created in 2012 and is located in Rosemont-Petite-Patrie, Montréal, Canada.
It is a 1,350 square foot extension of an existing home that includes a new staircase, master bedroom, children’s rooms, and an open concept bathroom.
IJburg Villa by Marc Prosman Architecten
By Sophie • Jun 8, 2013
Marc Prosman Architecten created this modern residence in 2011 for a client located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
It was designed based on the client’s desire for a feeling of freedom and openness throughout the home.
Wo House by SO Architecture
By Sophie • Jun 7, 2013
This modern home is a 2013 project by SO Architecture that is located in Kiryat Tivon, Israel.
Its unique shape was designed to fit the challenging contours of the site.
San Juan Cliffside by Prentiss Architects
By Sophie • Jun 6, 2013 • Selected Work
Prentiss Architects created this contemporary home in 2010 for a couple on San Juan Island, Washington, USA.
It consists of two structures, one of which contains work spaces and a garage while the other hosts the primary living areas.
Luxury Loft Apartment Renovation by Guillaume Gentet
By Sophie • Jun 5, 2013
Guillaume Gentet designed this contemporary interior for a young couple and their children living in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, USA.
It began as a one bedroom, two bathroom loft and has since been transformed into a three bedroom, three bathroom unit with a mezzanine level for additional square footage.
House of Joyce & Jeroen by Personal Architecture
By Sophie • Jun 5, 2013
From the street, this 2012 renovation by Personal Architecture cannot be distinguished from its neighbors in the Hague, The Netherlands.
However, the rear reveals a contemporary glass facade and an open, updated interior.
South Yarra Residence by Carr Design Group
By Sophie • Jun 4, 2013
This 2011 project is a modern renovation and extension of a residence by Carr Design Group that is located in South Yarra, Australia.
The rear facade was replaced by a glazed steel structure that provides natural light throughout the home.
Hillside Modern by DeForest Architects
By Sophie • Jun 4, 2013
This modern residence was created by DeForest Architects for a couple located in Bellevue, Washington, USA.
The couple found that their existing home no longer suited their progressive tastes, yet they didn’t want to move.
The solution was a renovation that generated clean, simple lines for a perennial aesthetic.
