Queen Anne House by DeForest Architects beautifully merges Tudor Revival charm with contemporary design. The owner, an artist, envisioned a home where her family could create and appreciate art while reinterpreting historical elements. The house’s classic proportions, intricate woodwork, and vibrant stained glass provided the perfect foundation for her creative aspirations.
ADR’s Milada Cottage sits gracefully on a picturesque hillside in the Krkonoše Mountains, within the charming area known as Nové domky (New Houses). The cottage blends seamlessly with the scattered development of surrounding homes, both urbanistically and visually.
Nine-Square Bondi House by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects transforms a small block in Bondi into a vibrant urban oasis. Located in a densely populated area, the house connects seamlessly with the street and the community while maintaining the residents’ privacy.
The “before” images offer a measure of the proverbial hill we were tasked to climb. The landscape was overgrown, the exterior stained and worn. The entry door was at the lower level, in the building’s intersecting corner, behind shrubs and volunteers – unseeable upon entry.
Cinder Villa by KUBE Architecture is a true modern fairytale. It tells the story of a young couple eager to start their family. They discovered a charming cottage in Washington DC’s historic Georgetown neighborhood. However, the fire damaged the cottage, leaving the interior in ruins. Instead of giving up, the couple decided to transform the “cinder-villa” into their dream home.
Eureka Valley Residences by Knock Architecture and Design is a remarkable single-family home expansion that maximizes both space and views. By expanding upwards and downwards, the residence takes full advantage of its urban setting. This vertical growth allows the homeowners to enjoy breathtaking cityscapes from multiple levels of their home.
Fossil House by Studio Heim is proudly located across from the O’Connor Ridge bushland. Situated on a street known for its mid-century architect-designed homes, this contemporary residence draws inspiration from both the surrounding landscape and architectural heritage.
Reddymade transformed a 1960s brick apartment in Greenwich Village, New York City. Originally, it was a modest two-bedroom, two-bathroom pied-à-terre. Now, it is a spacious, art-filled sanctuary for a Los Angeles-based couple. The challenge was to mix the husband’s love for clean, modern lines with the wife’s preference for textures and warmth.
