Rift Residence, designed by Proctor & Shaw, presents a striking example of architectural innovation through its extension, which is folded in plan and section to create a distinctive addition to the original house. The design strategically separates the new and old volumes, resulting in a light-filled “rift” that forms the social heart of the home.
Portal House is a modern, open plan five bed family home. The front façade interprets the street’s more traditional appearance in a contemporary way by breaking down its scale with framed set-backs and a modern bay window.
Located on a hillside with commanding views of Mount Diablo, this 1959 residence designed by Henry Hill has been given a new life. Initially marketed as a teardown, the owners worked with Framestudio to carefully preserve the extant structure with inconspicuous updates to improve the home’s comfort, energy, and seismic performance, without compromising its original architecture.
Repurposing a former Nordstrom Rack, RDC designed their new office to create an invigorating yet functional environment that befits the firm’s culture.
De Rosee Sa worked closely with the client, a young family, to complete a full refurbishment and extension of a semi-detached property on the Dulwich Estate.
GNRS Apartment, with incredible views of the Žižkov tower is located in a building from the early 20th century by builder Dr. Ing. Karel Skorkovský. One of the remarkable things about the building is that there is an observatory on its roof.
Designed and built for a property developer who necessitated quality and integrity, this residence focused on sustainability, luxury and longevity to stand the test of time.
Nestled between two contrasting landscapes on Whidbey Island—dramatic bluffs overlooking Puget Sound to the west and rolling pastures to the east—the Whidbey Farmhouse designed by DeForest Architects is a perfect balance of modern living and rural charm.
