Once a train stationmaster, this Montreal home fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape and environment. Anik Péloquin architecte has completely transformed the building into a contemporary home that takes advantage of the abundance of vegetation on a location that was once dominated by railroad tracks. Large floor to ceiling windows and a vibrant interior complement the… [Read More]
Archives for November 2015
Holy Cross House by TBA / Thomas Balaban Architecte
Featuring a contemporary facade clad in shiny aluminum, this Montreal home conceals a three-tiered internal courtyard that lets light funnel through the entire house. Designed by Thomas Balaban Architecte in a post-war veteran neighbourhood, the house stands out of the norm without conflicting with the surrounding architecture. From TBA / Thomas Balaban Architecte: Located in the… [Read More]
Apartment rez-of-garden in Rabieh by Roland Helou Design (ROHD)
Located in Rabieh, an upscale suburban area on the northern edge of Greater Beirut, Lebanon, this apartment appears more like a luxurious villa. Designed by Roland Helou Design (ROHD), the apartment features glass curtains that connect the interior to the exterior, and transform it into an extension of the garden during summer time, or a cozy… [Read More]
J.Cho Design wins ARIDO Award for Abet Laminati office
The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) awarded J. Cho Design with the annual Award of Merit for the design of “Made in Italy” laminate company, Abet Laminati, headquarter office. The ARIDO Award is a platform to recognize and award registered members of their excellence, innovation and originality in the interior design field…. [Read More]
Bal House by Terry & Terry Architecture
This project consists of a single-story addition and renovation to an existing mid-century ranch house in Menlo Park, California. Designed by Terry & Terry Architecture the residence connects the living space to the outdoors. Large open windows create a smooth transition and a stunning contrast between the rich scenery and the structure of the house. From Terry &… [Read More]
Liberty Place by Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp
Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp has designed a multipurpose commercial development in Sydney that includes a high-rise tower, retail space and green space that reinvigorates a previously run down mid-city area. The state-of-the art building uses new technology that converts the tower into a carbon neutral building. Project Description from Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp: Liberty Place is not a… [Read More]
schmidt hammer lassen expands Copenhagen Airport
schmidt hammer lassen has created the new expansion of Pier C in Copenhagen Airport, incorporating three new gates and lounges. The expansion targets the airport’s growth strategy by making room for the world’s largest passenger airplane, the Airbus A380. The interior focuses on a relaxed atmosphere achieved through subdued lighting, plenty of natural light and… [Read More]
House on Lac Grenier by Paul Bernier Architecte
Canadian architect Paul Bernier has designed a low-profile, single-storey residence located on a wooded lakefront site in Québec. The interesting structure and shape of the house was inspired and dictated by the varied topography of the site. The house seems to bend and curve in synergy with the landscape, undulating around the existing trees. Approaching the… [Read More]
Private Library House by Unit One Design
Malaysian design firm Unit One Design has designed a luxurious private home in Kuala Lumpur that houses an impressive collection of books. A books lover’s dream, the residence was divided in two building blocks around a central courtyard, offering ample amount of natural light. The floor to ceiling glazed walls create the perfect atmosphere for… [Read More]
Porscheplatz Sculpture by Gerry Judah
You may remember the gravity-defying Mazda Sculpture at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this year. Designer Gerry Judah has designed another impressive sculpture for the German car giant Porsche in celebration of the famous 911 model. Three steel structures seem to rise high into the sky holding three iconic Porsche cars. Information from Gerry… [Read More]
