For this 1,012 sq ft HDB apartment, the challenge was to introduce industrial elements while retaining a polished look. Some of the elements incorporated were white brick walls, cement screed surfaces, a magnetic wall at the kitchen entrance for art and messages, and well-appointed lighting and furniture.
Off-Grid Guest House in California with Sliding Glass Facade and Green Roof
Architects: Anacapa Project: Off-Grid Guest House Lead Architects: Dan Weber Location: Santa Barbara, United States Area 800.0 ft2 Project Year 2017 Photographer: Erin Feinblatt Located on one of the last remaining undeveloped coastal areas in California, this modern off-grid guest house resides on a wildlife preserve; exemplifying a successful balance of residential development and ecological […]
Mid-Century Sea Ranch Cabin in California Gets an Inspiring Upgrade
The cabin, sited in the redwoods, is one of a series of Demonstration Homes by Joseph Esherick that were commissioned by the original developers of The Sea Ranch. These homes were intended to exemplify how the building guidelines could be used to build a well-designed, and in this case, low cost weekend home.
Enough House – Steel-Clad Cabin in Nova Scotia / MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects
The latest addition, Enough House, provides accommodation for an intern architect to work closely with MacKay-Lyons. The cabin is an essay in economy: space, budget, schedule and aesthetic. It shares the same minimalist ethic as the adjacent, 1830’s schoolhouse.
Cactus Loft Apartment for a Drummer / Zooi Studio
Designer: Zooi Studio Project: Cactus Loft Apartment Location: Kiev, Ukraine Description by designer: An extravagant couple wanted to see a fancy design in their room! They said that the famous projects of the Ukrainian studio ZOOI under the names Pink and The Cat expressed exactly that mood and style that they would like to have […]
Saint George House / Falken Reynolds Interiors
“The unique site of the 2,200 square foot (204 square metres) Saint George Street house inspired us to get creative with our design process and visually create more space,” says Chad Falkenberg, principal of Falken Reynolds.
