Dutch firm i29 interior architects and Chris Collaris have collaborated to design a tiny holiday home in the middle of nature at the Vinkeveense Plassen, near Amsterdam. The tiny home has a footprint of only 55 m2 (592 sq. ft.), yet the interior feels spacious due to the all around panoramas to the surrounding landscape…. [Read More]
High Altitude Style Residence by Jane Hope
Jane Hope redesigned a 1960s ski house into a contemporary bliss that focuses on family gatherings. Located high up Mont Suisse in Saint Sauveur des Monts, Quebec, Canada, the updated residence is surrounded by breathtaking views of the valley. It draws you in. And once inside, the view spreads out like a billowing blanket of… [Read More]
Box House by FCStudio
Located in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, the Box House was designed by young architecture firm FCStudio as a personal project for the firm’s architect Flavio Castro. The main challenge was to build a corner house with two facades leaning against the neighbors, that took full advantage of the terrain and natural light, as… [Read More]
Residence in Stoneham by Parka
This residential project has been imagined with an intention to be integrated with the landscape and the site. Designed by Quebec-based architecture firm Parka for a young and dynamic family, the project emerges both inside and outside, creating spaces for living in nature. The garden-level backyard and the large breakthroughs looking out on the surrounding… [Read More]
De la Roche Residence by _naturehumaine
A couple with two young children wish to transform a duplex located in Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie, Montreal, Canada into their principal family residence. Designed by _naturehumaine, the project consists in reorganizing the original portion of the house and enlarging it with an extension in the yard while preserving the façade on the street as required by the… [Read More]
RG/A design fine jewellery & concept store located in Downtown Beirut
The interior architecture was designed in close collaboration with Indian-Lebanese siblings Maya, Meena and Zeenat Mukhi and Rabih Geha Architects (RG/A) were challenged with interpreting and reflecting the organic aesthetic of the sisters’ jewellery design whilst providing a modernist, luxurious showroom to act as the brands first flagship store. The Mukhi Sisters gave RG/A freedom… [Read More]
Courcelette residence by _naturehumaine
The first step _naturehumaine took for this detached house from the late 1940s was to open the rear facade onto the garden with a 24-foot (7.4 m) sliding bay window. By taking away the intermediary support element, this intervention removes the barriers to the outdoor terrace. A metal trellis awning framing the wide opening filters… [Read More]
Du Tour Residence by Architecture Open Form
Architecture Open Form has transformed a residence from the 60s into a contemporary oasis. The minimalist interior and natural colour palette complemented the details characteristic to the original building. A large exterior terrace that houses a kitchen, dining area, spa and relaxation space connects the interior with the surrounding landscape. From Architecture Open Form: The… [Read More]
Chalet Soleyâ by Chevallier Architectes
Located on an idyllic site in the lower Valley, France, the Soleyâ Chalet is filled with personality. Designed by Chevallier Architectes, the vacation home seems to be rising from the rocky landscape overlooking the valley. Built as an addition to the existing house, the Soleyâ Chalet blends minimalism with rustic elements in perfect harmony. From Chevallier Architectes: This… [Read More]
Heathdale Residence by TACT Design INC.
Situated on the ravine of Cedarvale Park in Mid-town Toronto, a futuristic home makes a statement within the quiet neighbourhood. Designed by TACT Design, the CorTen clad facade adds a sculptural quality to the minimalist design. The custom residence opens up towards the ravine through large floor-to-ceiling windows that invite the landscape in. The minimalist interior… [Read More]
