Monthly Archives: September 2022

Castle Hill by Dick Clark + Associates

Castle Hill is a project designed by Dick Clark + Associates. This client came to us wanting to make a change from the larger, more spread-out family home to a more compact, urban abode. The house is located in the historic Castle Hill neighborhood and is situated directly next to the castle itself, so our goal became to design a home that fits into the constantly evolving building fabric of this very sought-after area in Austin. Responding to the existing historic homes, the materials of warm limestone, light stucco, and wrought-iron-inspired metal accents echoed the color palette of the surrounding structures. Photography by Jake Holt.

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Raw Apartment by MGA

Raw Apartment is a project designed by MGA (Manuel García Asociados). Isabel and Peter is a Belgian couple who was already enjoying a second residence in front of the Campoamor golf course for a few years. An apartment that presented the typical appearance and morphology of the many houses for foreigners that are built along the coast of Alicante. Very compartmentalized spaces, basic materials and a clumsy nod to Mediterranean architecture through the use of white as well as little thought-out solutions such as carpentry arches to connect the day area.

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São Lázaro Apartments by Floret Arquitectura

São Lázaro Apartments is a project designed by Floret Arquitectura. This is a collective housing building on a regular plot in the heart of Porto, on Passeio de São Lázaro. The building has two fronts, one oriented for the Passeio de São Lázaro and the other to the interior. It also has a small patio that was allocated to one of the apartament.
The project proposed the demolition of the interior, already very changed, in order to rebuild the building, rehabilitating the existing facade and expanding it by two floors to hide the existing gable with the adjacent building. Photography by Ivo Tavares Studio.

Edificio São Lázaro no Porto do atelier Floret Arquitectura e fotografias de Ivo Tavares Studio

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OZG by WE Architects

OZG is a project designed by WE Architects. A young Tel-Avivian family with two sweet children, moved to the Northernmost neighbourhood of Tel Aviv, to an apartment with a spectacular view of the blue Mediterranean Sea.
Prior to the renovation, the original apartment was outdated and poorly designed so the plan was to make minor changes that will make a big difference. Photography by ITAY BENIT.

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S.CARLES HOUSE by Negre Studio

S.CARLES HOUSE is a project designed by Negre Studio. Complete integral reform project in a single-family house located in a privileged location of Costa d’en Blanes. A modern home whose interior design creatively exploits the special light of the Mediterranean, with wide and bright spaces and open views of the sea from all rooms; with an interior design that highlights the use of natural materials where stone and oak predominate, perfectly combining personality and elegance. Photography by Tomeu Canyellas.

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A 1950’s Austin Ranch Gets a Cool Midcentury Makeover

A 1950’s Austin Ranch Gets a Cool Midcentury Makeover by Furman + Keli Architects and Mark Ashby Design in Austin. Both collaborated on the renovation of this 1950’s era ranch house. The original structure was a classic mid-century affair – typical for this west Austin neighborhood. The design team re-imagined it into modern home but kept the mid-century swank and allure. Before and after photos are below the description, it is an amazing transformation on a budget! Photography by Clay Grier.

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Bellgave by SAOTA

Bellgave, a private residence in Los Angeles designed by SAOTA, is situated above Laurel Canyon Boulevard on a cul-de-sac in the Hollywood Hills. With its elevated position at the edge of a steep promontory, the site offers unobstructed panoramic views from downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica. Its north-south orientation aligns with the grid of the city basin below, and the tone for its architectural context is set by mid-century landmarks such as Pierre Koenig’s landmark Stahl House (Case Study House No. 22), which can be glimpsed on a nearby promontory to the west. Photography by Mike Kelley & Simon Berlyn.

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Heritage House by Embrace Architects

Heritage House is a project designed by Embrace Architects. The project involved the restoration of a two storey, late 19th Century Victorian Italianate home for a young professional and his family. Careful attention was given to restore, and accentuate, the considerable qualities of the existing building, whilst simultaneously upgrading the structure for the 21st Century through a number of small additions and interventions. Internally, the interiors are sympathetic to existing building whilst, at the same time, clearly delineating between the existing and the new. Photography by Timothy Kaye and Shannon McGrath.

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Hendra House by Wrightson Stewart

Hendra Project designed by Wrightson Stewart consists of the original Post-War structure, a contemporary extension and a walkway that eases the transition between old and new. Photography by Kylie Hood.

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Blue apartment by SIKORA INTERIORS

Blue apartment is a project designed by SIKORA INTERIORS. The idea for this project came from a question: What would it look like to merge the city of Gdańsk’s historic heritage and style, with the character of a modern sea resort? This small project – 100m2, was designed personally by Jan Sikora, expressign fully his artistic concept, having fully the execution and building process. Photography by Tom Kurek.

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