The location and immediate surroundings of a residence have a big impact on its interior design and ambiance in some cases. A house or an apartment with a view of a large park can be influenced by this and can feature an interior design that uses natural materials and fresh colors. This influence can also...
1920s Vertical Loft With Modern And Airy Interiors
Westway Architects, in collaboration with Stefano Pavia, turned a railway workers housing building into a vertical loft in Milan. The exterior, which has been maintained, looks to be built sometime between 1920 and 1924, while the interior has dramatically changed. Inside, the building was gutted and had to be rebuilt, from the foundation, roof, attic,...
Historic Three Cusps Chalet In Portugal
Located in Braga, Portugal, a historic building ‘The Three Cusps Chalet’ has been renovated to serve as an annex for a small neighboring palace. The distinctive building analyzes its context and combines typical 19th century Portuguese architecture and urban design with an unexpected Alpine influence. The project was overhauled by Tiago do Vale Architects and...
Modern Alpine House With An Extensive Use Of Timber And Stone
Architect Rocco Borromini has completed the design of ‘SV house’, a renovation project that involved the restoration of a set of stone ruins. Located in northern Italy, adjacent to the Alps, the dwelling offers sweeping views across the picturesque landscape. The simple structure comprises two existing stone walls connected by a reinforced concrete slab, while...
Rustic-Industrial Residence In A Garage Extension
This is St. John’s Ambulance, a charming residence in Conduit Hill, in Rye, England. The original structure present on the site was built in the 1970s and an extension was recently added by Martha Nowicka & Co. The extension was rebuilt and designed to match the original structure. It has a pitched roof and is...
Victorian-Inspired House With A Touch Of Decay
Ready for Victorian-inspired home perfection? This beautiful moody house is done in Victorian style with a touch of steampunk, looks unique and very stylish. The living room features black walls and grey wood floors as a canvas for creating a moody Victorian interior. The refined fireplace with candles and a sophisticated gilded frame mirror over...
Masculine Industrial Loft With A Touch Of Gothic
This industrial loft belongs to a co-owner of VM Central & Olive Studio Rupert Smith. Its design is a sum of the owner’s golden rules in creating a visual narrative. First of all, he started with a black and white frame and then built and layered from there. Rupert started with a monochromatic canvas and...
Industrial And Mid-Century Modern Loft In An Old Barn
These buildings in Amsterdam, formerly a pair of barns intended for crop storage, have been transformed into modern, loft-like living spaces. Located just north of the IJ river in the neighborhood of Amsterdam Noord. Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten lead the design on these charming homes. The buildings went through several metamorphoses over the years,...
Mid-Century Modern Residence Decorated With An Impeccable Taste
Aran Construction built this modern home that goes by the name of the Greentree Residence, it’s located in East Hampton, NY. The architecture and décor is inspired by mid-century constructions, and the designers showed the impeccable taste in art and furnishings. The living room, dining room and kitchen are united into one open space filled...
Eclectic Moody Home With A Retro Vibe
This edgy and eclectic house with a retro vibe in Paris looks heavenly beautiful and unique. The owners created the home design themselves, and they displayed an eclectic collection of possessions in every space. The owners like dark and worn unexpected colors that they describe as ‘the North Sea colors’ because they have their own...