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Interior Design: Jessica Helgerson Interior Design Project: Tiny House Location: Portland, Oregon, US Photographs: Lincoln Barbour This little house is where Jessica (Jessica Helgerson Interior Design) and her family have been living for the last several years. It sits on a five-acre property on Sauvie Island, an agricultural island on the Columbia River 15 minutes […]
Pequena House is a renovation project completed by Portuguese studio Arkstudio. Description by Arkstudio: This annex, in the garden of a typical Lisbon apartment, has past lives as a store room and a music studio. Damaged by neglect and water damage, Arkstudio transformed the building into a space to host artistic residences on behalf of
Omval House is an extension project completed by Jeroen de Nijs in Alkmaar, Netherlands. Description by Jeroen de Nijs: The surroundings of the ‘Omval’ is recognizable by the horticulture and a variety of buildings that has emerged over the centuries. It exudes a raw atmosphere, like that of an uncleared barnyard. To maintain the character
The renovation of the Minchenden Crescent House involved repurposing the existing floor plans in order to incorporate a large open kitchen and dining space. In order to create this unique space, Andrew Mulroy architects suggested rebuilding
Project: La Ruina Habitada Architect: Jesús Castillo Olí Location: Porquera de los Infantes, Valdivia, Spain Photographs: Ángel Baltanas La Ruina Habitada is located in the town of Porquera de los Infantes (Palencia), in the region of Valdivia, Spain, historically known for being the home of the parents of Pedro de Valdivia who discovered Chile. Living
Cobalt apartment is located on the first floor of a historic building in the Castello district of Cagliari (Italy), at the highest point of the ancient city. Intended to host the tourists for short vacations, the apartment was completely renovated by architects brothers Mauro and Matteo Soddu. The space of 50 square meters, double height,
Located in Alicante, Spain, the FM House was renovated by La Errería Architecture Office to become the home of a young family.
Beach House is a refurbishment to an existing 5 bedroom Edwardian home in west London. The project was completed by London studio Andy Martin Architecture. Description by Andy Martin Architecture: Little remained of the original grandeur but its elegant proportions of the Edwardian style. It was decided to divide the house in two, with the private
Project: Gavarres Weekend Home Architects: Co Govers, Joana Ramalhete / Zest Architecture Energy Consultant: JNé Saloma Structural Engineer: MSEnginyeria.com Project: Gavarres Weekend Home Location: Les Gavarres, Girona, Spain Surrounded by cork oak forests, the Gavarres Weekend Home rests on a hill between the Catalan city of Girona and the Costa Bravo. Original stone walls, modern architecture and sustainability meet
Architect: Archterra Architects Project: Dawesville House Status: completed late 2015 Location: Dawesville, Western Australia Photographer: Douglas Mark Black Dawesville House is a weatherboard cottage redesigned by Archterra Studio in Dawesville, Western Australia. Description by Archterra: Located in a small coastal holiday town south of Perth, this alterations and additions project aims to upgrade an existing
Project: Millstream House Project Team: Andrea Beecher and cityhomeCOLLECTIVE Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Photographer: Kerri Fukui Located in Salt Lake City, Millstream House is the result of collaboration between designer Andrea Beecher and cityhomeCOLLECTIVE. Description by Andreea Beecher: Bottom line: I’m smitten with my job, ever in the midst of a happy dance. I get
Siglap Plain House is a single-family home designed by Aamer Architects in Singapore. Description by Aamer Architects: Located in front of a bus-stop at a junction of a minor road and a busy main road, this reconstruction of a small bungalow house is attracting attention from the community for its dynamic form and interesting use
