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Its Wonderful Views are its Most Outstanding Point

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In the “Region of the Lakes”, located on top of a mountain on the Peninsula of Lonconaos Lake, about fifteen kilometers from the city of Futaleufú, in the Chilean Patagonia, this small but charming cabin frames its main view towards the lake and everything else is forgotten before the wonderful views.

View of the cottage on the top of the mountain

It has 65 square meters of construction and was designed by the architectural firm Paul Steel Bouza Arquitecto in 2017.

The living room and the master bedroom are connected to a terrace above the lake, with a glass wall providing an absolute and free view. The restroom and other rooms are at the back of the house, which reduces the overall space space, creating an “A” form.

View of the cabin among thick vegetation
View of the cabin from the air
Cottage with wonderful lake views
Interior covered with wood
Rustic and cozy interior
Cozy relaxation area

A backyard with an acrylic roof serves as access to the house. It is closed through a metal door that works in two ways: the first is to protect the house in periods of storms, and the second is to give privacy to the bathroom since it has an open window that leads directly to the lake.

The sloping roof rises to create a loft which is accessed by a retractable staircase, which frees up space in the small dwelling.

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Exterior night view
View of the cottage on the top of the mountain
View of the cabin among thick vegetation
View of the cabin from the air
Cottage with wonderful lake views
Interior covered with wood
Rustic and cozy interior

Cozy relaxation area
Warm and cozy room
Exterior night view


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Wonderful House Located in a Desert Landscape with Wonderful Views

By • 2 days ago

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US firms DeForest Architects and NB Design Group have created a home in Bend, a small town surrounded by trails and ski slopes in the Cascade Mountains in central Oregon, USA. The residence is on a large plot, covered with tall grass and low shrubs, and dotted with pine trees.

Outdoor terraces with views

It belongs to a couple who bought the property, enchanted by its “high desert landscape, discreet local culture, fabulous food and unlimited outdoor activities.” As soon as they saw the wonderful panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks and the Deschutes River National Forest, they knew they had found their new home.

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Entrance with unique decorative accessories
Modern and spacious lounge
Modern dining room full of light
White kitchen in minimalist style

Clients had several applications for their new home, specifically covering the desert landscape and offering a high level of flexibility. The couple also wanted the house to feel “fresh, calm and collected.

In response, the company conceived a residence that has an approximate L-shaped design that is composed of rooms with clean lines and abundant natural light. Covering 3,320 square feet (308 square meters), the single-story dwelling has exterior walls lined with horizontal cedar planks, which helps merge with the natural environment.

It has sliding and rotating panels that allow spaces to expand and contract as needed for owners, a few guests or a large meeting.

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Outside views during night hours
Outdoor terraces with views
Entrance of glazed walls
Entrance with unique decorative accessories
Modern and spacious lounge
Modern dining room full of light

White kitchen in minimalist style
Room with wonderful views
Outside views during night hours

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A House in Which Concrete and Glass are The Protagonists

By • Sep 19, 2018

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This construction, in which glass and concrete act as protagonists, is located in a pericentral neighborhood of the city of Córdoba, in Argentina. It has been designed by the architectural firm Adolfo Mondejar – Architects Studio under the direction of its professionals, Adolfo Mondejar, Francisco Figueroa Astrain, Adriana Barberis, and Ezequiel Lauria. It is intended for a young family, and covers an area of nearly 350 square meters.

Front view of the construction
Terrace with large pool

The program incorporates intermediate spaces such as the gallery, the green expansion of the bedrooms, and a pond in the master bedroom, which give the necessary environmental conditions. Also, there is a space of semi-open expansion in the living room, conceived with vines that refresh the interior of the house from the south and propose a new place of play and rest. The social areas of the home are accessed directly from the gallery.

Entrance area with concrete beams

A concrete staircase leads to a terrace space for events. The idea is summarized in two concrete walls that have a large slab of exposed concrete for a ceiling, 4 meters above the ground, creating the gallery. To further preserve the vision of concrete walls, three interior boxes lined with quebracho wood were designed to hold the bathrooms, toilets, and bedrooms.

Large outdoor area
Furnished terrace
Covered terrace with dining room
Terrace with outdoor furniture
Modern living room with glass walls
Social areas connected
Internal corridor with wooden walls
Large bathroom
Terrace in night hours
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Front view of the construction
Terrace with large pool
Entrance area with concrete beams
Large outdoor area

Furnished terrace
Covered terrace with dining room
Terrace with outdoor furniture
Modern living room with glass walls
Social areas connected
Internal corridor with wooden walls

Large bathroom
Terrace in night hours


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Fantastic Remodeling of two Old Houses in the City of Brussels, Belgium

By • Sep 18, 2018

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This fantastic remodeling of two narrow houses that were in very poor condition, as they had been used by their former owner as a rental for students who needed cheap accommodation, was carried out in 2016 by the architectural firm K2A. The interior was designed by the firm Permis de Construire and Denis Dujardin was in charge of the gardens.

Exterior view of the back garden

The property covers a total area of 500 square meters and is located in Brussels, Belgium. It is located in a prestigious and vibrant area of the city, in a basement with little insulation, with little air and little natural light inside. The project consisted in uniting the two houses while respecting the typology of the existing buildings and making the most of their new width to offer generous and luminous spaces to the new residents.

View of the garden from the inside
Modern and sober lounge

The front façade, a beautiful 19th century brick façade belonging to a row of similar houses, was restored and remained essentially intact. However, the large rear façade opened generously to encompass the south-facing garden.

There, wide glass doors open onto the wonderful garden where a dining room and an outdoor living area have been installed to spend time with friends and family while enjoying the good weather.

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Kitchen area
Dining room with glass walls
Studio area
Rustic stairs
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Bathroom with glass doors
Rustic style bathroom
Walk in closet
Study
Exterior view of the back garden
View of the garden from the inside
Modern and sober lounge
Sober living room in dark tones
Kitchen area
Dining room with glass walls

Studio area
Rustic stairs
Modern room in black and white

Bathroom with glass doors
Rustic style bathroom
Walk in closet
Study


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Private Residence in Which Concrete and Glass were Used to Integrate it into the Landscape

By • Sep 13, 2018

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Costa Esmeralda is a private venture on the dunes of the Buenos Aires coast, 390 km from Buenos Aires. It is a recent urbanization with a young afforestation of acacias and maritime pines and some sectors of consolidated forest.

Side view of concrete construction

The commission was of a house of no more than 150 square meters, with an aesthetic-constructive proposal similar to the other houses built in the area by the studio, valued according to the clients both for its spatial richness and for the low maintenance required. It had to have a generous amount of space for meetings, a visually integrated kitchen, two bedrooms (one with a private bathroom) and an integrated living space to be used as an audio and video room that could also double as a guest bedroom. It should also have a grill and an expansion terrace.

View of concrete construction surrounded by tall trees
View of the roofed terrace
View of the roofed terrace

The work was commissioned to the architectural firm Besonias Almeida Architects who, under the tutelage of its professionals, María Victoria Besonías and Guillermo de Almeida, went to work and using only two materials: concrete and glass. They were able to solve the integration with the landscape and respond to the formal, structural, functional, termination, and maintenance issues.

The heating system, since there is no natural gas in the area, was solved with an electric radiant floor system.

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Living room connected to the terrace
Kitchen and dining room made in concrete
Concrete dining room
Stairs lead to private areas
Kitchen area at night
Night view of the exterior
Side view of concrete construction
View of concrete construction surrounded by tall trees
View of the roofed terrace
View of the roofed terrace
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Living room connected to the terrace

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Concrete dining room
Stairs lead to private areas
Kitchen area at night
Night view of the exterior


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Wonderful Integration of two Levels Designed for Specific Purposes

By • Sep 12, 2018

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This triplex, redesigned by the firm Casa14 Arquitetura, had never been inhabited. Seeing it today, few people would say that its spaces were dark and fragmented. Architecture professionals Mariana Andersen and Mariana Guradani, together with Max Heringer and Gabriele Azevedo, were in charge of carrying out the wonderful transformation of this space that has an area of 900 square meters. Located in the city of São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil, the project was undertaken by the firm in the year 2015.

Spacious living room with contrasting colors

The project aimed to integrate the floors and highlight the character of the materials.

The generous openings in the walls offer a visual connection between different environments in each of the three levels of the apartment. The project also emphasized the relationship between the environment, gardens and circulation. The staircase, a bent steel plate lined with wood at the bottom and white stone at the top, appears as though it were a sculptural element that joins the three decks. The vertical structure stands out.

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Spacious and modern living room with high ceilings
Large kitchen area
Vertical garden
Modern dining room in striking tones
Stairs made of wood and glass

Each floor was designed for a specific use. In this order: live, work and rest. On the first level are the rooms, the kitchen, and the service area. The second was designed to receive a library of 5,000 titles integrated in a garden where the resident works, reads, and writes. The last level brings with it the leisure area, with a music studio, whirlpool, sauna, and a barbecue, impregnated with a vertical garden in all its extension.

View of the living room from the upper level
Modern room in wood
Modern and simple room
Large bathroom in white and wood
Wide area of study
Sauna
Music room
View of the garden at night
Spacious living room with contrasting colors
Lounge chairs in brown leather
Spacious and modern living room with high ceilings
Large kitchen area
Vertical garden

Modern dining room in striking tones
Stairs made of wood and glass
View of the living room from the upper level
Modern room in wood
Modern and simple room

Large bathroom in white and wood
Wide area of study
Sauna
Music room
View of the garden at night


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Renovation of a Small Space to Convert it Into a Habitable Place

By • Sep 6, 2018

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This renovation of a house designed for a couple and their two cats was carried out in a hutong – a type of narrow street or alley – in Beijing, China by the architect Daisuke Matsumoto of the architectural firm FESCH Beijing. The space covers an area of 36.7 square meters and was carried out in 2016. Formerly the place was divided to accommodate several families.

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The modifications and extensions of the original buildings gradually occupied the space once it was made public, leaving only one passage. Entering from the northwest, the project is located in the southeast corner, after crossing the narrow passage.

Dining area and kitchen

In a space of only 19 square meters, the architect took care of the common problems of the area and its surroundings, such as ensuring ventilation and lighting, reducing the restlessness generated by the crowded environment.

The original roof was preserved, and the rest was eliminated. The north and south walls were opened, respectively, to ensure ventilation and lighting.

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On the second floor, private functions are performed, making use of the height to guarantee privacy; the first floor holds the public areas of the home.

An unobstructed space was created from the patio corridor, which crosses the first floor and extends to the south patio.

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Interior with high ceilings
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Room with wooden ceiling
Wood clad kitchen

Interior with high ceilings
Entrance with glass door

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Surrounded by Arid Landscapes this House Offers Cozy Spaces

By • Sep 6, 2018

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Surrounded by vast lands of dense and arid vegetation, in a remote area of Driggs, in the Teton Valley, in the desert of Idaho, is this construction designed by the American design firm, Ro Rockett Design. This 3,300-square-foot home (about 307 square meters) is a family retreat. It is located on top of a rock to enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding landscape and at the same time avoid possible flooding.

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House hidden among arid vegetation

The concentration of the house consists of two volumes stacked one on top of the other: a stone base and an upper level clad in wood. The entrance leads to the main staircase, which leads directly to the top floor, while the ground floor contains a two-car garage, two bedrooms, a bathroom and plenty of storage space.

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Wooden terrace
Modern interior full of natural light
Large lounge and kitchen area

On the upper level, the southern half is occupied by an open concept kitchen, living and dining room that is glazed on two sides and opens onto a covered terrace. The master bedroom occupies the other half and includes an office in the home, a dressing room and a private bathroom.

The program is organized with the main living room and the master suite located on the upper floor, above the shrub and scrub vegetation, to capture expansive views of the landscape and the mountains beyond

Exterior night view
View of the extensive road
House hidden among arid vegetation
Exterior view of wood
Wooden terrace
Modern interior full of natural light

Large lounge and kitchen area
Exterior night view


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A Modern and Full of Luxury Offices, which Develops the Creativity of its Workers

By • Sep 5, 2018

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In this space of 5,000 square feet, the offices of MOJEH, a fashion magazine that writes about the latest trends in men’s and women’s fashion from around the world, were designed. To carry out the project, the interior design firm Swiss Bureau was contracted in 2017. They are located in the modern city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Modern and luxurious entrance

The client wanted a workplace that reinvented his new offices in Dubai. The brief presented was to create a bright, functional, and well-planned interior that would stimulate creativity. We worked hand in hand with the general director of the magazines, Mojeh Izadpanah and his team to carefully structure the delivery of a work experience that would represent their brand.

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Elegant entrance
Reception full of good taste

The place has a clean, warm, and unique appeal that is distinguished by the simplicity of its materials. White marble, gold paint, and black metal combine perfectly to provide that simplistic, elegant and chic style.

The client wanted an office where they could invite the best fashion brands such as Prada, Louis Vitton, and Cartier. The entire office has been designed to increase employee performance, improve the flow of energy and create a well-balanced office space where employees feel productive.

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Modern and luxurious entrance
Main entrance with white marble wall
Elegant entrance
Reception full of good taste
Glazed walls divide the spaces
White marble walls

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Modern work areas
Modern and elegant office
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Meeting space
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House Designed to Facilitate the Day to Day of a Person with Visual Disability

By • Sep 5, 2018

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So & So Studio designed this intelligent, elegant and intuitive home in Vicenza, Italy for a blind woman in Thiene, also in Italy, in which the designers chose to implement a natural process of adjustment and search of the vision for women with visual disabilities to navigate their new space.

Exterior view of the construction

It has an area of 232 square meters of construction and was carried out at the beginning of the year 2018.

Main entrance

For a blind homeowner, the learning process of a new environment is vital not only for the function of the space, but also for the daily life within that home. As such, from the first day on, the general theme of the project emerged from a simple glyphic language. Made through complete selections of stone and porcelain materials in which they sought to find the perfect balance of textures to guide the end user of the home between the elements of the program using an integrated map system.

Interior of the dining area
Small and functional kitchen

The first step in the design was to orient the spaces around a column of the singular corridor, minimizing any possible labyrinth effect and ensuring an efficient movement throughout the house. In the three main points of the central road are the entrances, which give access from the garage, the entrance door, and the backyard.

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Wooden floors
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Exterior view of the construction
Main entrance
Interior of the dining area
Small and functional kitchen
Kitchen and dining area

Wooden floors
Main room entrance


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Spectacular Remodeling of a House that Was in a Neglected State

By • Sep 4, 2018

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This remodeling is of an old house in Seoul, South Korea, that could not function in its entirety due to small leaks and cracks, both inside and outside; the result of carelessness. It was carried out by Lee Ju Young of the architectural firm G / O Architecture.

The large space of 421 square meters was remodeled in 2017 seeking to please the client as much as possible, who wanted a complete renovation where the atmosphere was warm and cozy and oozed a modern style.

It was a typical house in which they were mainly interested in the interior, whether they be as extravagant as marble imported from Italy or not, and had a fantasy of European-style decorations, fireplaces and large chandeliers. And so, they began by eliminating the false decorations that filled this house.

The method of separating spaces from blocked walls to open walls was changed.

In the living room, they installed a square wall with openings at different heights, in the corridor and on the second floor and changed the ceiling. In the room of the youngest son, they also created a cozy atmosphere. It is important to control the degree of privacy of a home to give its occupants safety and comfort.

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Bath done in white and green
Desktop area
Modern study
Study with terrace


Bright and spacious room
Bath done in white and green
Desktop area

Modern study
Study with terrace


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Private Home with a Largely Minimalist Interior

By • Sep 4, 2018

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The Toorak Residence, as this private home is called, is located in Toorak, an affluent inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 5 km south-east of Melbourne’s Central Business District. The home was designed by Architecton, a Melbourne-based architectural firm, and led by Daniel Galtieri and Nick Lukas. Covering a total ground area of over 1,000 square meters, the project was completed in 2016.

Exterior view

The four bedroom private residence attempts to achieve a balance between elegance and relaxation, and it accomplishes it by creating spaces that are elegantly contemporary while blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors by creating spaces that are freely open to the exterior.

Interior with concrete walls

The interior design is mostly minimalist, allowing the architectural elements — made out of concrete, wood, and metal — to speak for themselves, but it is nevertheless full of welcoming spaces that ensure that the structure feels like a family home.

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Modern living room
Large dining room done in wood
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Bathroom in white marble
Interior during nocturnal hours

In the back, the home holds a pool, accompanied by a terrace with a sitting area, a perfect place in which to sit and relax on a warm day or evening. The touches of greenery and subtle flowering give it a sense of vibrant life that add to the sense of pleasantness of the space.

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Exterior view
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Large interior space of the living room-dining room space and the kitchen
Modern living room
Large dining room done in wood

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Bathroom in white marble
Interior during nocturnal hours
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Terrace
Exterior during nocturnal hours

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A Renovation that Left Us with Plenty of New Spaces Full of Light

By • Sep 3, 2018

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The Tube Well House is a project located in Ambajogai, a city and a municipal council, Tehsil and subdivision in Beed district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Completed in 2017, it was designed by Atelier Shantanu Autade, and covers a total ground area of 8,500 square feet.

Exterior view

The project arises from the demolition of an existing structure in the core of the town of Ambajogai, as it was structurally unfit for occupation. Following this, a proposal for a new building sprung up — a maternity home (hospital) suited for the climactic conditions of the area.

Entrance with staircase

A study of the site was conducted, after which it was determined that some existing elements should be allowed to have an influence upon the new construction, such as an old tube well built in basalt and a temple adjacent to the north side of the site.

View of the large living room
Living room with glass walls
Living room with TV area
Retro-style dining room

The interior is characterized by high ceilings, which add to the verticality of the structure. The ground floor is divided into two halves by a passageway which connects the front and back streets. This corridor also serves to connect the exterior to the medical, pathology, and gym areas on the ground floor.

On top of the hospital sits a residence, which is connected to the rest of the building by a staircase, and clearly marked as a separate space.

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Welcoming bedroom
Large double room
Study
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Entrance with staircase
View of the large living room
Living room with glass walls
Living room with TV area
Retro-style dining room

Large living room-dining room space
Welcoming bedroom
Large double room
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Victorian Residence that Maintains the Charm of the Era

By • Sep 3, 2018

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This Victorian Residence is the result of the efforts of Nick Lukas, architect part of the team at Architecton, a Melbourne-based architectural firm. The home is located in Middle Park, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, which is situated 4 kilometers south of Melbourne’s Central Business District. The project was completed in 2016, and covers a total ground area of 420 square meters.

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View of the front façade

The project consists of an addition to a three bedroom private residence, building upon the reputation of Middle Park as home to some of the best preserved and aged architecture in the city of Melbourne. As such, the front façade of the home was left untouched in order to respect this architectural tradition and preserve the historical context of the home, and the addition is located in the back of the original building. The materials used include stone, concrete, and metal, coming together to create a timeless effect.

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Minimalist kitchen
Modern living room in white and gray
Modern open kitchen

The addition looks as if it were another building entirely, the styles are so different. While the front has a traditional Victorian front with a delicately trimmed porch, the back is characterized by straight lines and austere surfaces. They are brought together by the interior, which is vast and brightly illuminated, done in neutral tones that bring a sense of serenity and peace to it.

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Study
Black bathroom
Nocturnal view of the pool
View of the charming entrance
View of the front façade
Modern and wide open interior
Minimalist kitchen
Modern living room in white and gray
Modern open kitchen

Modern dining room done in crude colors
Study
Black bathroom
Nocturnal view of the pool


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A Modern House for a Young Couple and Their Adorable Pets

By • Aug 30, 2018

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This property was designed for a young couple with 2 pet dogs, in the city of Dallas, Texas, by the local architecture firm Wernerfield, led by architectural professionals Braxton Werner and Paul Field. It is located in the exclusive Bluffview neighborhood. One of the necessary requirements was that the space needed to have a modern style, while staying within a moderate budget.

Covered and furnished terrace

The clients wanted large expanses of glass that would open the house to the outdoors, but they also wanted a sense of privacy, a challenging request given that the rectangular construction site was parallel to a busy street. In addition, for an optimal orientation of the sun, the architects wanted to open the west elevation facing the street.

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Terrace connected to the room
Entrance door in wood and glass

The residence has three modules, each with a different function. The central module contains a kitchen, dining room, and living room equipped with polished concrete floors and wooden cabinets. A retractable glass wall allows the space to be completely open to the outside. To the north there is a two-story volume that houses private functions. A master suite and an office are on the ground floor, and a bedroom and media room are located on the second floor.

The third module, located to the south, contains a garage. A glass-walled lobby with a large front door connects the garage to the main living room.

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Modern open kitchen
Dining room in browns
Modern and spacious bathroom
Terrace with pool
Covered and furnished terrace
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Terrace connected to the room
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Modern open kitchen
Dining room in browns
Modern and spacious bathroom
Terrace with pool

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Holiday Home that Combines Modern Architecture with Reclaimed Rustic Materials

By • Aug 29, 2018

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This wonderful holiday home with high wooden ceilings and wide open spaces was designed by the architecture firm Coates Design Architects in 2016 and has an area of 3835 square feet. It is located in a historic mining area in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, USA, where the climate is extremely cold and snowy in the winter months and scorching during the summer.

Exterior view of the house

Extreme weather conditions challenged the design team to create a comfortable environment without the use of traditional cooling and heating systems with energy consumption

High external glass walls
Large covered terrace
Entrance with stone walls
Living room with high ceilings and stone fireplace
Modern and cozy kitchen

The design created combines a modern sustainable architecture with recovered rustic materials. An entrance hall and a mud room conserve energy and create an elegant entrance in the main living room. This independent room has a double function as a special place to receive visitors and an air chamber to keep the outdoor elements contained. The cold currents of winter and the excessive heat of summer are kept at bay with this simple solution.

There are two master bedrooms and a room with bunk beds in the main house to accommodate family members. The two-car garage has an electric vehicle charging station, a cellar and plenty of storage space.

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Spacious living room with glass walls
Dining room with hanging lamps
Hall with windows
Night view of the exterior
Exterior view of the house
High external glass walls
Large covered terrace
Entrance with stone walls
Living room with high ceilings and stone fireplace
Modern and cozy kitchen

Kitchen with large window
Spacious living room with glass walls
Dining room with hanging lamps
Hall with windows

Night view of the exterior



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Discrete Remodeling of a Mid-Century Bungalow

By • Aug 24, 2018

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This discreet renovation of a 1950’s bungalow belonging to a family of 5 is located on the northern shore of Castlecrag in Australia and has an area of 170 square meters. The simple project has been under the direct supervision of the architectural firm Downie North Architects, who have turned a mid-century residence into a spacious home, cozy and full of natural light.

Exterior view of the brick facade

Having previously lived in a large family home, customers were concerned about the “reduction.” However with some minimal modifications, the requirements could be accommodated within the existing building. The design focused on eliminating the unnecessary elements in order to determine a natural place for each space, while raising those functions and creating awareness and connection with the place.

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Living area full of natural light
Modern living room in bright colors
Modern kitchen on white

The alteration focused on creating a large open space, housing, kitchen, living room and dining room, which uses key carpentry pieces to create different areas and implicit thresholds that define the lobby, the kitchen, the dining room, and the living room, the pantry, and the study.

The palette of materials is based on the natural environment of Castlecrag: a clean palette of white and gray, the irregular glaze of the ceramic tiles creates reflections, and the red brick recovered that borders the roof makes reference to the house and its surroundings.

The new architectural composition is highly efficient, dynamic but serene

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Modern Living room
Small dining area
Modern Kitchen in white
Simple bathroom on white
Exterior view of the brick facade
Modern wooden shelf
Living area full of natural light
Modern living room in bright colors
Modern kitchen on white
Living room with skylights

Modern Living room
Small dining area
Modern Kitchen in white
Simple bathroom on white


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