Bavarian Comfort in a Narrow Lot
Located in Oberaudorf, a quaint spot in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, a narrow house gives renters a delightful anchor from which they can explore the wonders of the surrounding nature. Known as...
View ArticleA Home with a Spirit as Old as the Rockies
When asked to design Studhorse, a residential home in Winthrop, Washington state, architecture firm Olson Kundig approached the project as a challenge to create a space that engages the surrounding...
View ArticleCasa Tmolo
In the design of the Casa Tmolo, the architects at PYO Arquitectos have underpinned the glory of a rustic farmhouse and stable without shying away from their audacious goal of transforming it into a...
View ArticleMedieval Masterpiece
The medieval town of Crana in Switzerland sits cliffside in its scenic landscape, occupied by a seemingly insignificant community that rarely exceeds a population of 300. But the historic village is...
View ArticleThe Vernacular Penthouse Reimagines the Traditional Valencian Home
Through a mix of traditional and modern design moves, Valencia-based studio El Fabricante de Espheras has taken an overlooked attic and converted it into a stunning penthouse, reimagining the...
View ArticleThe Larch Barn
Located on the cusp of a forest in the Bagnes municipality of Switzerland. The designers at Alp’Architecture Sàrl have taken the old abandoned Larch Barn and reinvigorated it into a residence that...
View Article1900s Courthouse Transformed into a Sophisticated Livings Space
Old meets new via skillful interior design in this three-level property located in a Grade II-listed building in West Kensington, London. Used as a courthouse since 1908 and completely renovated in...
View ArticleThe EFH Groth is a Home Built the Right Way
Located in the market town of Lofer, Austria, there stands an unusual residence that looks as if it’s sliding down the hillside. Designed by LP Architektur, the EFH Groth is a testament to the...
View ArticleMezzo Atelier Microbrew a Craft Architecture
Located on the cusp of Milan’s historic Isola neighborhood, the design of the Beershow beer shop’s interior by the firm Mezzo Atelier captures the artisanal heart of its locale as well as the bustling...
View ArticleRaw Aesthetic in AHA’s Workshop Home
Located in the Belgian municipality of Louvain-la-Neuve, Aurelie Hachez Architect (AHA) have reinvigorated an old shoemaker’s workshop into a lovely countryside residence. The original home presented...
View ArticleThe Barn House makes a Building into a Protagonist
For her renovation of a 50-year-old barn in the town of Monte Real in Portugal, architect Ines Brandao looked to treat the existing building as not just a vernacular context, but as the protagonist of...
View ArticleThe Haute Architecture of the Apartment Saint Paul
Located in the heart of Paris’ momentous Marais district, the Apartment Saint Paul dwells in a holistic balance of historic charm and contemporary accouterments. Dating back to the 18th century, the...
View ArticleThe Armadale Residence Leads a Rich Internal Life
Located on the southern tip of Australia in the city of Melbourne, the Armadale Residence hides an elegant contemporary interior inside a regal Victorian façade. Renovated by Robson Rak Architects and...
View ArticleCasa VI In Piateda, Italy
Rising from a mountain side in the spectacular Bergamo Alps in Piateda, Italy there’s a structure that seems to have been recently built to suit that particular space. But Casa VI had been a ruin until...
View ArticleThe Ancient Party Barn
hen looking at renovation projects, one of the key criteria that always seem to come up is how the design makes the most of its vernacular structure as well as takes the opportunity to go in exciting...
View ArticleScandinavian Architecture At Its Finest
Designed by Danish studio Lenschow & Pihlmann, the House at Mols Hills is not what it seems at first sight. Hidden behind the anonymity of a closed facade, the structure has an exterior that...
View ArticleThe Family Playground By Hao Design
ocated in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, the Stone residence has a unique look and feel that blends whimsy, playfulness, and minimalist design in complete harmony. It is immediately evident that this is a...
View ArticleGerês House
uilt into a steep slope in Portugal’s only national park, the Gerês House by architects Carvalho Araújo offers a stark modern visage that lusciously makes that most out of its beautiful site. Mainly...
View ArticleThe Green Box By Act Romegialli
ocated in the picturesque Raethian Alps, the Green Box blends almost seamlessly with the surrounding vegetation. The structure appears to be reclaimed by nature; it’s a fascinating sight, even when...
View ArticleLittle House On The Ferry
he Little House On The Ferry by GO Logic design-build firm strikes a unique chord at first sight. Located on the picturesque Vinalhaven island in Maine, the unmistakably Scandinavian-inspired...
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