Wulumuqi Road Apartment
SKEW Collaborative
17 May 2013
In the re-design of this top-floor apartment, the original flat roof was partially demolished to give way to an attic addition. This attic took reference from the vernacular form of the dormer window found in the neighborhood. The triangular form of the dormer window roof served as an archetypal form that was rigorously applied to this project - with all of its implications of
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Fitzroy Place
Johnson Naylor
10 May 2013
The former site of the Middlesex Hospital, Fitzroy Place is a special site, positioned in a very special part of London. A concious mix of commercial, hospitality, retail and residential, there are 230 apartments ranging from suites to 3 bedroom apartments and a small number of penthouses. In total an area of 29000 sq m of residential. Close to everything, from the West end to
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Chelsea Apartment
SHH
10 May 2013
A truly exceptional residence in the heart of Chelsea, which revives the glamorous spirit of art deco, thanks to the extraordinary quality of finishes created by a roll call of the very finest global craftspeople and manufacturers. The brief (set by an international businessman client and family) was to create a unique interior that was striking and bold, but never ostentatious. The 600 sq m
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Tusculum St. Residence
Smart Design Studio
10 May 2013
This exciting renovation and extension of a turn-of-the-century terrace house in Sydney’s Potts Point focuses on a grand and gracefully spiralling stair that forms the pivotal junction of the old and new parts of the house. The staircase, spanning the width of the building, features delicate fan-like steel treads cantilevered from the central steel post and winding their way past six split
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Brimar Court
Chris Connell Design
10 May 2013
Working within the old dwelling’s footprint, Brimar Court is a total new build from the architecture and landscaping through to the selection of artworks and furniture. Keeping the original slab footprint and two works of art; a relief concrete mural and an internal stained glass window, the brief was to exhibit these in a new contemporary context. We designed the new building
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387 Tamaki Drive
Ian Moore Architects
10 May 2013
This mixed use development is located on a beachfront site in Auckland’s eastern suburbs, looking north up the Hauraki Gulf to the mouth of the Waitemata Harbour, the North Shore and Rangitoto Island. The upper level of this 3 level building houses 3 residential apartments. The deep rectangular site is enclosed on 2 sides by adjoining developments, resulting in a planning concept based
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Alexander Lotersztain's Chester Street
Derlot
10 May 2013
Alexander Lotersztain’s Chester Street project is a complete refurbishment of a 194 sq m Brisbane penthouse apartment situated atop an 80s constructed apartment block. The refurbishment involved full redesign of current amenities, with custom joinery, and new finishes throughout, inside the budget of $90k. The intention for the apartment was clear from the beginning: to
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House on a Hill
F2 Architecture
10 May 2013
The ‘House on a Hill’ is a direct response to its location, topography and urban context. The brief for this new, three level family house was on face value, relatively simple; to provide a relaxed, contemporary living environment which would take advantage of the views of the Yarra River parkland and Melbourne city skyline. The brief also called for a strong connection between the
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Interior Designed house
Pascoe Interiors Ltd
09 May 2013
Championing British suppliers and makers, ranging from traditionally hand made sofas, fabrics woven in mills across the UK as well as paints innovatively recycled in West Sussex, Clare offers clients a sustainable interior design solution that celebrates the Best of British skilled industries, without incurring the over inflated price tag usually associated with Eco Design Solutions. Pascoe
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Villa 4.0
Dick van Gameren architecten
03 May 2013
A simple bungalow dating from 1967 on a hexagonal ground plan, which has been radically altered and modified through the years. Although this had made the house bigger, it had also become increasingly inward-looking. The expanding wings were steadily enclosing the heart of the house with the hall and living quarters, and direct contact between the house and the magnificent surroundings was
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The Workshop
Henning Stummel Architects Ltd.
03 May 2013
This secluded site sits within a Victorian block and is accessed via a passage through a terraced house. The original development came about by spanning a delicate steel roof between buildings. Whilst the existing structure was in a derelict state, necessitating replacement, we loved the bright and tranquil space. The brief turned to retaining these qualities in an insulated contemporary
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Elliott Ripper House
Christopher Polly Architect
01 May 2013
The project presents an appropriately simple and direct extrapolation of an existing archetypal form within a sustainably modest footprint. It provides a significantly expanded series of connected interior volumes that harnesses access to sunlight, ventilation and strengthened links to tree canopies and sky beyond, with extension of key existing materials and finishes to retain some memory of its
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CASA ORFILA
SCHNEIDERCOLAO
01 May 2013
Orfila Flat by Schneider Colao Architects Located on a quiet street in the Chamberi neighbourhood of Madrid, the Orfila flat is a gut renovation project intervened within a historic 19th century apartment building. The original 200 sq m flat contained a winding maze of rooms which were gutted to insert a structural framework allowing for the desired open plan which brought together various
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Knightsbridge Penthouse
Red Button Development
01 May 2013
The client's brief was to create an open space environment where rooms flow fluently into each other. This meant that functional spaces like the kitchen needed to be of an aesthetic and material quality that allowed it to stand next to formal areas when not in use. The minimalist language of the design is combined with a high content of sophisticated and unusual materials. Each 40cm wide European
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home 09
I29
01 May 2013
The Villa Bloemendaal site is situated close to Bloemendaal, on the edge of the Kennemer dunes. Here is a sustainable home that follows a minimalistic design and shows respect for man and nature alike, in a unique residential area where the existing flora and fauna are given full rein. i29 interior architects worked on the interior of the villa, which was designed by Paul de Ruiter architects. A
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Apartment renovation in Athens
Studio NL
29 Apr 2013
This ground floor apartment, nestled behind a mature lush garden, was completely gutted and transformed into this modern space. Measuring 85 sq m, the apartment features contemporary architectural design, the use of natural materials (such as travertine and wood), a bold grey paint contrasted with white, softened by natural light and highlighted with concealed and exposed LED lighting, plus some
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Phoenix House
ACDC Lighting Systems Ltd
26 Apr 2013
Phoenix House is a new build high end residential property surrounded by traditional and mock-traditional architecture, situated near to Jodrell Bank in Cheshire. A statement piece for the area, Phoenix House has won over local critics who now view it as a stunning building, promoting modern architecture in countryside surroundings. The client wanted a modern design with a minimal look but one
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Private Residence
Soyuz Talib Architects Pvt Ltd
02 Apr 2013
The theme of the house is a medley of traditional Indian motifs adding a regional flavour intermingled with crisp modern design. An independent lobby in travertine marble, forms the exclusive entry to this 3000 sq ft apartment in a highrise residential tower. Brass(considered auspicious as per Vaastu shastra) inlay is interspersed with wood and an antique brass chandelier greets you at the
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ISLA DE FUEGO
mario bolivar study of Architecture and design
19 Mar 2013
Isla de fuego is a property located in Isla Dorada, a private gated community, in Cancun Mexican Caribbean. The house was built 10 years ago in a Mediterranean style and was acquired by a young couple a year ago. The new owners are a Mexican couple who wanted to turn the house over a more contemporary style. The house stood on an acre of land overlooking the Bojorquez lagoon, and is a 16,000 sq
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House Potgieter
Thomas Gouws Architects + Interiors
15 Mar 2013
The project involved the complete interior renovation of an existing house situated on Muckleneuck Hill, overlooking the city centre of Pretoria, the Capital of the Republic of South Africa. With the modern art loving owners in mind, the design was based on opening up the existing rooms of the house and purifying it into an airy, functional art gallery-like living space. Several internal walls
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