Author Archives - Sophie
Yin-Yang House by Brooks + Scarpa
By Sophie • Jun 4, 2013
This contemporary home by Brooks + Scarpa is a 2011 project that was created for a family in Venice, California, USA.
It is a sustainable residence that has an emphasis on social spaces and the interaction between the interior and exterior environment.
Grey Loft by OOOOX
By Sophie • Jun 3, 2013 • Selected Work
Yokohama Apartment by ON design partners
By Sophie • Jun 2, 2013
This modern residence is a 2009 project by ON design partners located in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
Designed as housing for young artists, it consists of four one-room units and a communal outdoor space that can be used to exhibit work.
Casa VU by TDC
By Sophie • Jun 2, 2013 • Selected Work
House Boone Murray by Tribe Studio Architects
By Sophie • May 31, 2013
This contemporary home is a 2012 renovation by Tribe Studio Architects located in Sydney, Australia.
The publicly visible facade has been preserved along with many of the original interior details.
However, the rear has been replaced by a simple, clean lined structure.
South Perth House by Matthews McDonald Architects
By Sophie • May 30, 2013
Matthews McDonald Architects created this contemporary residence in 2012 for a couple living in South Perth, Australia.
It boasts panoramic views of Perth as well as the Swan River.
Kempart Loft by Dethier Architectures
By Sophie • May 29, 2013
This modern interior was created by Dethier Architectures in 2012 for a client located in Liège, Belgium.
Its monochrome finish is accentuated by a modular aluminum-clad structure that houses the bathroom components and separates the living area from the bedroom.
Don Café House by Innarch
By Sophie • May 28, 2013
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.
