Barefoot House by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects embodies simple, tactile, and understated beauty. The clients envisioned a home where their growing family could connect deeply with each other and the natural surroundings. To achieve this, the architects centered the design around the concept of “barefoot meandering.”
Adam Knibb Architects took on the challenge of extending and refurbishing Trevally House, a beloved period dwelling. Their goal was to create a unique, contemporary addition without losing the home’s existing charm. To achieve this, they replaced an old conservatory with a modern ground floor extension that spans the entire width of the property.
Dry Creek Cabin by Fieldwork Design and Architecture sits 2,200 feet above the Columbia River Gorge in White Salmon, Washington. The architects embedded the cabin into the hillside, allowing the roof to float above the landscape. Consequently, this design creates a quiet, almost invisible facade from the road, blending the cabin seamlessly with its natural surroundings.
House MD by Didonè Comacchio Architects stands gracefully on the outskirts of Bassano del Grappa, nestled at the entrance to the Valsugana and at the foot of the majestic Grappa massif. The architects skillfully placed the building partially embedded in the ground, allowing it to blend seamlessly with the sloping terrain.
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.
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.
