Hurst Avenue designed by Mulroy Architects is an entirely dismantled and rebuilt house in London’s Crouch End, which enabled a generous open-plan layout and the harmonious relationship between home and garden. Photography by Dan Glasser.
The goal of this project designed by Nick Bell Architects was to transform an 80’s house which was, in our clients’ words, “an amalgam of several people’s ideas over many decades” into a modern light filled family home, with an additional self-contained granny flat. The budget was limited and therefore the existing footprint of the house was largely retained. Photography by Tom Ferguson Photography.
Design, aesthetic research, and discrete and refined luxury are combined with sustainability and energy savings in this private residence with a pool in the province of Brescia, designed for a family by Andrea Benedetti Architetto, CEO of Panificio Architecture Workshop. The villa was designed according to criteria set by the European nZEB Standard, which stands for Nearly Zero Energy Building. This means that a building has almost zero energy consumption, achieved by the installation of renewable energy systems. PHOTO CREDIT: Eclisse – PH Enrico Dal Zotto.
The home of Moshik Hadida – owner of an architecture and interior design firm, and his family A deliberate combination of masses, dimensions, and volumes, the use of natural materials alongside industrial ones, a monochromatic and precise color palette, and facades that penetrate the building and become an integral part of the internal space are just some of the features of the home designed by Moshik Hadida, owner of a firm specializing in architecture and interior design, for his family. Photography by Oded Smadar
Aptly named after the meaning of the indigenous name of its location, River of Life sits nestled into the established coastline of Curl Curl (derived from the name Curial Curial – i.e. ‘river of life’) and celebrates both an open and connected modern liveability. Surrounded by traditional residential forms, the focus for Sandbox Studio® was to create a relaxed yet elevated sanctuary that was sensitive to the natural setting, while also having its own character. The reference to the double-gable silhouette pays homage to the existing context, reinterpreting the use of timber weatherboard panelling vertically instead of horizontally. The result emphasises the height and scale of the home, and together with a neutral and muted colour palette both internally and externally, an overall lightness elicits calm. Photography by Katherine Lu.
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.
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.
Winelands Villa designed by ARRCC and SAOTA is situated in the Gentleman’s Estate at Val de Vie in the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, a luxury smallholding concept along the banks of the Berg River offering views of the Drakenstein, Simonsberg, and Paarl Rock Mountains within a landscape of rehabilitated fynbos. The estate’s aesthetic guidelines specify a contemporary interpretation of Provençal and Cape vernacular architecture, prescribing pitched roofs, exposed timber rafters, and a material palette of timber cladding, off-shutter concrete, and natural stonework offset with white plastered walls. Photography by Adam Letch.
Hale Hapuna by Eerkes Architects is a 5,377-square-foot retreat focused on enhancing family interactions and connections to the land and seascape of Kauai’s South shore. Exterior spaces provide multiple gathering points which combine comfortable seating with views of stunning natural features. Intimate seating areas are nestled into lush plantings, thin roof “shells” protect outdoor lounge and dining social spaces, and a cantilevered lanai at the primary bedroom floats amongst the palm fronds. The gathering points focus on significant natural features and phenomenon which define Kauai such as Mount Haupu, breaking waves on Kukui’ula harbor reefs, and invite enjoyment of atmospheric conditions such as clouds, rainbows, sunrises and sunsets. Material choices reflect elements which define Kauai; lava, limestone, coral, wood, and water.
