Developer Maître Carré and Architecture Open Form have proposed a new contemporary residential project in Montreal’s Rosemont-Petite-Patrie neighbourhood. The François-René project uses a fresh approach, and beyond aesthetics it is the first real estate project certified Novoclimat 2.0. From Maître Carré: The François-René project, on Châteaubriand Avenue in Montreal’s Rosemont-Petite-Patrie neighbourhood, boasts six exceptional, thoroughly contemporary residences. Montreal… [Read More]
Rethinking the Split House by Neri&Hu
A 1930’s house gets transformed into a multi-residence apartment building in the historic Tianzifang area in Shanghai, China. Designed by the award-winning architecture studio Neri&Hu, the minimalist house is a celebration of old and new, tradition and functionality. From Neri & Hu: The magical lane houses, which were once the dominant fabric that made urban Shanghai… [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]
Studio Practice redesigns apartment in iconic Habitat 67
Canadian firm Studio Practice has redesigned the interior of an apartment located in the iconic Habitat 67, designed by Moshe Safdie in 1967. Located in Montreal, Canada, the apartment building has remained to this day a landmark, recognizable for its unique design. The building features stacked apartments that allow each tenant to have a one-of-a-kind… [Read More]
867 De Bougainville apartment by Bourgeois / Lechasseur Architects
Bourgeois / Lechasseur Architects have remodelled a ground floor apartment in a building dating back to 1924. Located in Quebec City, Canada, the space was transformed to allow better functionality. The linear layout of the interior allows for more natural light and an open concept environment. Discovered in the demolition phase, the brick wall was… [Read More]
A condo that highlights raw materials
Canadian designer Anne Sophie Goneau celebrates the beauty of raw materials in this contemporary condo interior design. The 1,280 square feet condo is located on the ground floor of a triplex on St-Denis Street, in Montreal. The project aimed to maximize the space by dividing each living area, while maximizing the architectural integrity of the existing location. The… [Read More]
Idunsgate apartment by Haptic Architects
Designed by Haptic Architects, the minimalist Idunsgate residence is located on the top floor of a 19th century apartment building in Central Oslo, Norway. Purchasing the loft space above the existing apartment provided the opportunity to combine the two floors in one unified space. The apartment incorporates a custom kitchen with open fire, a double height bathroom,… [Read More]
Xintiandi Penthouse by Joyce Wang Studio
Joyce Wang Studio designed a three-storey penthouse set in the heart of Shanghai’s Xintiandi district that offers some of the best lake and skyline views Shanghai has to offer. The entire interior design revolves around a cantilever staircase that winds around the double-height atrium offering a stunning view over the entire apartment. The project won… [Read More]
Apartamento em Braga by CORREIA/RAGAZZI ARQUITECTOS
CORREIA/RAGAZZI ARQUITECTOS remodelled and united two apartments in order to create a duplex apartment to better suit their clients’ needs. Located in Braga, Portugal, the newly designed apartment features a stunning staircase that connects the two units, and an array of interesting materials that create a game of volumes, light and dark. The architects developed… [Read More]
Unit 23 by Daarc – Architects + Interiors
This sleek and impactful apartment was designed in 2013 by Australian based firm Daarc – Architects + Interiors. Located in Brisbane, Australia, the small apartment was designed to maximize light, space and river views, for a small growing family. In order to maximize the 100 m² space, Daarc demolished all existing walls and replaced them with sleek multipurpose… [Read More]
