This lovely beach house in the Republic of El Salvador was recently completed by architecture and design studio Cincopatasalgato. The project, named Casa Azul, was especially envisioned for a serene family of four. After traveling for quite a while, the owners decided to return to their homeland and build a family home that would reflect their friendly and […]
This isn’t your average cottage in the middle of the woods. The CUBE House by Yakusha Design Studio was built utilizing an optical illusion — the Cube shape makes the home appear much smaller from the outside, reducing the impact on the landscape while still allowing plenty of interior living space. Located in a forest in Kiev, Ukraine, this design […]
The Gap House, a project of STORE MUU design studio, was built in a newly developed neighborhood facing the Sagami Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. A mild year-round climate coupled with a gentle sea breeze meant that an open air floor plan with tiered levels utilized the space and environment, making it an ideal design for this home. There were several goals […]
Laura’s Place, a transitional housing facility located in Portland, Oregon, just got a little bit bigger. This local communal home for single mothers just expanded with the help of Architecture Building Culture, who helped to design and create a building that allows for additional residents. This gabled home has a slate grey exterior, with two white panel-clad ends. Each […]
New York is known for its skyscrapers, but one new development is reinventing this cornerstone of the city. 416-420 Kent Avenue by ODA architecture is opening up 800,000 feet of new residential space, with an interesting twist. An innovative new design makes it so that the majority of the units are corner apartments. “By using two standard floor plans and mirroring […]
Cove Hollow, a project of Yankee Barn Homes, is located in East Hampton, New York. The project started as a way to build a structure between two existing buildings while maintaining the integrity of the surrounding environment. The design of the house is faithful to the time period of the neighborhood. The home is built […]
Originally built in the 1970’s, this apartment was transformed into an entirely new contemporary living space by Studio Raanan Stern. This contemporary apartment located in Tel Aviv, Israel now utilizes light and small modern details to accentuate the space. The outer rooms have been transformed into a dining room and kitchen, which have a view of the park […]
30 Warren is a completely new luxury high rise occupying a whole block-front in Tribeca, New York. Designed by Post-Office Architectes, the newest member of Warren Street breathes some refreshingly new design into the neighborhood. The apartments range from 1 to 3 bedrooms. 8 of the 23 units will feature private outdoor patios. At 12 stories tall, […]
Have you been thinking about a tiny home, but not sure if you’re ready to make the leap? Now you can try your hand at living in a tiny home before you commit to this lifestyle change. Escape Homes, a company based out of Wisconsin, lets you rent tiny homes for an evening, or up to several days, […]
Jensen Architects built Turner Residence as a series of open spaces, such that the structure itself disappears into the landscape. Residents can pocket the top floor’s sliding glass panel walls away to open the living and dining space. This is a wonderful feature with northern California’s temperate climate and panoramic mountain views. With pocketed walls, […]
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