Eco-Friendly Hotel Designed for Trekking Lover
In the middle of the atlantic ocean, in the island of Sao Vicente, in a dry windy island where only rain in august. A France trekking guide decide to build his own hotel for the incoming tourist…
Chelsea Duplex Apartment in New York City
With a blissful color palette and a seamless mix of statement pieces, graphic artwork and ethnic accessories, this Chelsea duplex apartment oozes sophistication and elegance. The inviting and generously proportioned low-slung sectional in the living room makes…
150-Year-Old House Transformed into a Bright and Fluid Space
Located in the St-Henri district of Montreal, this project involves the conversion of a duplex into a cottage for a young professional couple wishing to adapt the layout to their needs. The main challenge : to transform…
Simple Geometry Shines in Modern Minimalist Home in Israel
The impermeability of the wall is softened by an avenue of young trees directing the visitor along the length of the paved footpath, directly into an inner courtyard surrounded by a semi-opaque stretch of wood, the first…
Frog Offices in Brooklyn, NY / SHoP Architects
Located in the heart of the Brooklyn tech triangle, frog’s new workspace is a dynamic environment optimized to support the work of the renowned industrial design firm. The Frog offices includes a range of permeable environments, from…
Casa Cabo de Vila in Paredes, Portugal / Spaceworkers
Casa Cabo de Vila was built on a hilltop in Paredes, a municipality in Portugal’s Porto district. The architects at Spaceworkers conceived the house as a delightful adornment for the lush natural surroundings. Casa Cabo de Vila’s…
A Galilee House Integrated into the Pastoral Surroundings
When Golany Architects approached the design of this residence in the Galilee, they took upon themselves the challenge of maximizing the potential of the lot at the edge of a village, overlooking the open wide landscape, adorned…
An Old Stable Converted into Two Contemporary Guesthouses
In the Atlantic island of São Miguel, in the Azores, an old stable from the beginning of the 20th century was converted into two guesthouses where history and contemporaneity coexist in balance.
An 1850s Farmhouse Retreat in Iowa City Gets Inspiring Renovation
The farmhouse retreat for an urban developer integrates minimalist elements into a modest 1850’s farmhouse. Over the years, well-intentioned accretions—ornamental dormers, an incongruous addition, and a cavernous porch—had cloaked the house in a dog’s dinner.