Author Archives - Sophie
Shino by Kimura Matsumoto
By Sophie • May 25, 2013
This modern home is a 2012 project by Kimura Matsumoto that is surrounded by farmland and rice paddies in Wakayama, Japan.
When designing the house, the architects were most interested in how it could find unity with its environment.
Sag Harbor House in the Woods by Jendretzki
By Sophie • May 25, 2013
Argentine architect Pablo Jendretzki created this contemporary residence in Sag Harbor, New York, USA.
It is a renovation project that expanded the home’s exterior living spaces and improved the building’s overall sustainability.
El Caserón by G///bang
By Sophie • May 22, 2013
Fitzroy North House by Nic Owen Architects
By Sophie • May 22, 2013
Fitzroy North House is a 2011 project by Nic Owen Architects that is located in Fitzroy North, Victoria, Australia.
It is a modern renovation and extension that was challenged by restrictions of the historic Victorian neighborhood.
Delin Boiler Room by Stack + Co.
By Sophie • May 21, 2013
Stack + Co created this modern residence and graphic design office by converting the boiler room of Lebanon Mills jewelry factory in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA.
The result is a sleek, minimalist interior with high ceilings that still houses remnants of its former self.
Frankel Residence by TVA Architects
By Sophie • May 21, 2013
Surrounded by farmland in Sisters, Oregon, USA, this contemporary residence is a 2006 project by TVA Architects.
It features panoramic views to the north and the west of the nearby Three Sisters and Jefferson mountains.
PARKROYAL on Pickering by WOHA
By Sophie • May 20, 2013 • Selected Work
PARKROYAL on Pickering is a 2013 project by WOHA located in Singapore, Singapore.
This glossy hotel is complemented by tropical sky-gardens and wave-like precast concrete that have been integrated throughout the exterior and public areas to create a power-play between organic and inorganic aesthetics.
Prime Nature Residence by Department of Architecture
By Sophie • May 20, 2013 • Selected Work
Department of Architecture created this modern residence in 2011 for a client and his family located in Samutprakarn, Thailand.
A grid-like fence provides partial privacy to the home while adhering to local building restrictions.
G house by Lode Architecture
By Sophie • May 19, 2013 • Selected Work
This 2011 project is a contemporary vacation residence by Lode Architecture that is located in Normandy, France.
The architects took a minimalist approach to the design, creating a comfortable yet efficient retreat.
Parry Sound Renovation by Altius Architecture
By Sophie • May 17, 2013
This contemporary renovation is a 2012 project by Altius Architecture that is located in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada.
The updates include an open concept kitchen and valance lighting for a light, airy atmosphere.
Omnibus House by Gubbins Arquitectos
By Sophie • May 16, 2013
This modern resort home is a 2003 project by Gubbins Arquitectos located in Cachagua, Chile.
The interior is arranged as a series of spaces that are visually connected to each other and the exterior.
Sagaponack by Bates Masi Architects
By Sophie • May 15, 2013 • Selected Work
Bates Masi Architects recently created this contemporary residence for a large family in Sagaponack, New York, USA.
It is situated between the Atlantic ocean and a lake which required the home to be constructed from durable materials that could withstand harsh, wet conditions.
St. Pancras Penthouse Apartment by Thomas Griem
By Sophie • May 14, 2013 • Selected Work
Haus Walde by Gogl Architekten
By Sophie • May 14, 2013 • Selected Work
This modern residence is a 2012 project by Gogl Architekten that was designed for a client in Kitzbühel, Austria.
The contrast of wood and glass makes Haus Walde feel quietly elegant yet comfortable against its rugged Alpine backdrop.
Hill House by Rachcoff Vella Architecture
By Sophie • May 13, 2013
Rachcoff Vella Architecture created this modern residence in 2012 for a client located in Mount Martha, Australia.
The home was designed to be comfortable, serene, and flexible enough to accommodate a single person or a crowd.
Malvern House by Canny Design
By Sophie • May 13, 2013 • Selected Work
Canny Design created this modern residence in 2011 for a client living in Malvern, Victoria, Australia.
It is a sophisticated addition to an area already known for its impressive properties.
Redeveloper Apartment by Kariouk Associates
By Sophie • May 13, 2013
Kariouk Associates created this modern interior in for a client living in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
In order to solve the spatial issues common to urban residences, the shower and storage areas are contained in elliptical columns that double as room dividers.
