The Hawthorn Hood clients (a couple of professionals with primary school aged twins) approached BENT Architecture studio to design a renovation-extension for a house that they occupied in a neighbouring suburb. It became apparent, through early investigations, that the resultant design would likely be heavily compromised due to a number of inherent limitations in the house and site; the most significant being the solar orientation of the allotment. Photography by Tatjana Plitt.
Knightsbridge Regency Townhouse is a project designed by Woldon. Woldon has completed a full refurbishment and extension of a Grade II Regency town house and mews in Knightsbridge. The house was unmodernised with many original features lost through wartime bomb damage and subsequent renovations. As part of the redesign, Planning consent was achieved for the removal of unsympathetic 20th century additions and rebuild of much of the rear of the house with a new three-storey infill extension. Photography by Astrid Templier.
Theresa Passive House designed by Forge Craft Architecture + Design is a high-performance renovation and addition that blends the historic preservation of a 1914 Craftsman bungalow with a modern volume and innovative sustainable design. The 2100-sf residence, located on a small lot in the historic Clarksville neighborhood of Austin, was designed by the homeowners, an architect and designer, in collaboration with a local architect recognized for historic renovations. Photography by Leonid Furmansky, Casey Dunn.
Elsternwick Residences designed by ADDARC take advantage of the tree-lined street, substantial allotment size, wide frontage and orientation to create two family focused dwellings with a singular façade expression. This uniformity and consistency in language across both residences blurs the boundary between townhouse and dwelling yet has sufficient fine-grained detail and layering to provide a clear sense of address. Photography by Timothy Kaye.
This project designed by Brooke Aitken is a major renovation of an older apartment with incredible views of iconic Sydney Harbour, particularly The Sydney Opera House and The Sydney Harbour Bridge. The design work was significant. Walls were knocked out to combine the kitchen with the dining and living rooms. Doors and windows were modified to maximise views from every angle, opening the most lived-in spaces up to the beautiful and ever-changing view. Photography by Prue Ruscoe.
House Through the Red Gate is a project designed by Artel31. Like so many Cotswold farmyard conversions, House Through the Red Gate was formed from two listed Cotswold-stone byres. Photography by Charles Emerson.
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Highland Park A Frame is a project designed by September Workshop. This Midcentury A-frame cabin nestled into a hillside in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles was in need of an update. Royal blue walls, an orange staircase, and lime green kitchen countertops felt jarring in what could be a relaxing retreat in the heart of the city. Photography by Claire Esparros.
Repulse Bay is a project designed by Pure AW’s Designers. Elegantly reimagined family residence, marrying modern aesthetics and natural textures with homely warmth, catering to evolving lifestyles and offering picturesque views. Photography by Pure AW’s Designers.
The O&A London team took great care in designing this spacious two-bedroom apartment for a family of three in St. Petersburg, Russia. The space was quite unusual: located on the top floor of a historical building featuring slanted ceilings and attic windows. The client, a family of three, had previously worked with our studio. The pre-existing knowledge and understanding of their requirements and priorities meant, that the work on the apartment could commence early on and be completed relatively swiftly. The client had contacted Oleg and Anna at the time of purchase of the apartment, fully trusting the designers’ opinions and experience. Photography by Eugene Kulibaba.
Layà Villas designed by Comma Projects is a collection of residences that elegantly stand along Morotai Street, named in homage to the Indonesian island’s historical significance in the Liberation of the Philippines during WWII. Aptly named “Layà,” meaning freedom in Filipino, these residences embody the essence of liberty. Photography by Alyne Media.
