This project designed by Hobbs Jamieson Architecture involved the renovation and extension of a single level suburban cottage. The scope included the replacement of all internal and external surface finishes, new fencing, the introduction of a new entry structure and a refined well scaled rear addition and pool. Photography by Luc Remond.
VICTORINO is a project designed by Grizzo Studio. The reform was based on the transformation of a typical chalet in the Núñez neighborhood from the 90s, using the pre-existing as a starting point to create a new spatiality. The house had completely separate rooms, and the view of the garden was blocked by the service. The premise was to generate a free ground floor in which all the family’s uses could coexist. Photography by Federico Kulekdjian.
P S Joan Apartment is a project designed by YLAB Architects. The project consists of the renovation of a modernist home located in a XIX century apartment building on the central Paseo San Juan in Barcelona. The owners, an Australian couple in love with Barcelona, wanted to renovate the property to establish their residence in Europe. They needed to convert this old flat, in a very poor state of conservation, into a comfortable space where they could host visits from family and friends. Photography by Santiago Garcés e YLAB Arquitectos.
Drift Santa Barbara is a project designed by ANACAPA Architecture. The 45-key hotel, situated in the heart of downtown at 524 State Street, is a modern reincarnation of a 20th-century hotel that once occupied this location. One of the only downtown survivors of the 1925 Santa Barbara earthquake, the building has stood for well over 100 years and has had many lives. For the previous 10 years prior to its current transformation, the 15,617-square-foot building had served as the home of the Church of Scientology, largely cut off from the community through it’s the walls. The design approach preserves the sense of mystery while bringing an unexpected and design-forward travel experience to the popular leisure area. Through impactful and intentional design decisions, the team brought modern life to a building inaccessible to most of the community for so long, bringing a breath of fresh air to downtown catering to all. Photography by Erin Feinblatt.
Wandi Valley Stage 2 is a project designed by Britt White Studio. Nestled within the serene landscape of a two-acre nut orchard in Wandiligong, just a stone’s throw from Bright in Victoria’s High Country (Australia), the historic farmhouse of Wandi Valley possessed plenty of rustic charm awaiting a transformative touch. While the initial stages of renovation in 2020 infused renewed vibrancy into the guest accommodation wing, the original farmhouse required urgent attention following the discovery of a termite infestation. This urgency ushered in a comprehensive restoration process, where the internal structure was meticulously dismantled to its very foundations, laying bare the earth in certain sections, before undergoing a full reconstruction. Photography by Simon Ferrito.
Ocean Drive designed by mwworks is a 6,112-square-foot single floor condominium unit within a new residential tower overlooking the Atlantic in Miami Beach, Florida. The clients are based in Seattle and travel often but have deep roots in the panhandle and had been looking to return home. To accommodate a family of six, this down to the slab renovation combined two smaller units to create a five bedroom retreat on the beach. Photography by Kevin Scott.
Buoy Bay A-Frame is a project designed by Heliotrope Architects. Boat trips to the San Juan Islands were the highlight of Heliotrope principal Joe Herrin’s summers as a child. Through these trips he developed a love of boating and a deep connection to the San Juans – one that eventually led he and his wife Belinda to purchase a modest beach cabin on Orcas Island, months after the birth of their first daughter. The site is part of a SE facing 36-acre waterfront parcel held in common with eight other families. It is situated immediately adjacent to a seasonal stream and wetland to the south, with an alder and fir forest behind (to the west) and a neighbor (who they found out later is a distant relative) to the north. Photography by Sean Airhart.
Ofland Escalante is a project designed by ANACAPA Architecture. Whether as a desire to explore the American West to its fullest or retreat from modern distractions, Ofland Escalante was designed to be a bridge to the beauty of Utah that is open and accessible to all. The 17-acre site, a former RV park including a drive-in theater, was transformed into a destination venue that encourages guests to interact with and feel connected to the natural environment. Photography by Melissa Kelsey.
House Symbiosis is a double residency, designed by Direction Architects to accommodate two sibling families seeking to foster close bonds while preserving individual privacy. The house responds to the evolving demands of contemporary living, emphasizing familial bonds and offering a nuanced balance between communal and individual living. Photography by Studio Naaro.
#1 Lake Lantern is a benchmarking luxury residence designed by Evans Lee Interior Design in the heart of Foshan, China. The designer envisions a contemporary minimalist design, allowing the space to reflect its essence. Photography by Jiangnan, SHANR.
