Architect Kevin Alter to renovate their 1920s bungalow in Austin, Texas, and add an addition, which contains a living area downstairs and an office upstairs. The office nook was organized under the stairs; the addition, which has cypress paneling and a metal roof, is united with the renovated 1920s bungalow via a glass pavilion. The...
Modern Loft Renovation With Lots Of Wood In The Decor
Preserving and complimenting the existing structure is a cool idea while converting the space because it creates a unique mixed place. This modern loft conversion by LINEOFFICE is ideal in this sense: here the new elements flow into the existing structure but at the same time do not over power the space. The geometric and...
Colorful Atomic Ranch With A Glass Corner
A mid-century house was amazingly remodeled into Atomic Ranch by Laidlaw Schultz Architects. The result is a bright and modern retreat in juicy colors. A cool designer’s detail is the corner of the house that is floor to ceiling glass, it gives much light and an amazing view. The interior is modern: a cool brick...
Renovation Of A Century-Old Chalet In The Swiss Alps
This beautiful Chalet Noisettes in Gryon, in the Swiss Alps, used to be a century-old log cabin that strongly needed a renovation. Swiss architectural studio Lacroix Chessex extended its shape and added everything that the owners needed. Otside natural larch was artificially aged to construct an interesting blend with the old building. The interior is...
Rottedam Villa Melting Old And New Together
This villa by Ooze Architects is called Rotterdam. It’s a big 549 square meters modern space with modern, in some way surrealistic architecture. The original house was built in the 20s, then renovated. The owner wanted the soul of the old house to remain, so the house was rebuilt saving some old details. The new...
Cozy House Renovation For Entertaining Kids And Adults
House Eadie is a heritage listed Federation workers’ cottage in Surry Hills, Sydney. It’s a house built in the 70s and renovated by local firm Tribe Studio. The brief from the client was to create a house that is at once toddler-friendly and also a great house for entertaining adults. So the architects rearranged the...
Modern Trailer In Bright 60s’ Style
Remember trailers that became popular in the sixties? How can you renovate one in a stylish and bright way? Take inspiration from this Pierre Arnoux project in Jardin de la Licorne, near Deauville. The trailer trailer’s decorated in the style of 1960s – metal, plastic, flashy colors flooded the 20 sq meters, but everything is...
Elegant And Functional Swedish Living Space For A Modern Family
This elegant 1920s Swedish home was designed by Arvid Fuhre in the style of Governor House. Love the graphic use of black and white with dashes of color here and there — strong, but still very family friendly. The use of light grey doesn’t make the rooms look gloomy, they look light and calm. The...
Contemporary But Practical Renovation of a Two-Storey Edwardian Brick House
This contemporary living space is a renovation of a two-storey Edwardian brick house in a residential area of London. Even though the front of the house needed to remain in keeping with other properties the interior was completely changed. The house was open up to light and become contemporary but practical home. The back extension...
Concrete and Steel Modern Interior Design
This interior is a great example of how modern could be 1930s house inside. The 2200 square feet house is located on exposed site high above the city in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Even though the interior is sleek, muscular and contemporary it’s also Mediterranean-style archways and tile roof. Concrete and steel were added in...