An athletic young couple wants to transform a fourplex to create their primary residence, while maintaining a rental unit on the first floor. The existing part of the house, dating from the 1930s, is restored on the street side, and the attached garage is restructured to match, as well as to accommodate the new outdoor terrace perched on its roof.
This edwardian house was initially 130sqm and has been extended to 285sqm in 10 months building work. The project was conceived by EMR Architecture. Based in Fulham, EMR has a track record of successful projects in south west London and specialises in lofts, extensions, basements and full refurbishment with spatial re-design. The main focus has
The Miner’s Cottages are two c18th cottages located on the High Street in the Somerset village of Pensford, England. Formerly two cottages, they had been joined together in the 1950s to form a single residence.
The existing dwellings at this inner city site were varied in use with a rear building housing a swimming pool. From the outset it was decided that the primary frontage should be preserved and the new extension at the rear be positioned with a clear separation to the existing dwelling.
Architects: Cibinel Architecture Project: Wooden Beach Cottage Location: Victoria Beach, Canada Area: 2000.0 ft2 Photography: Jerry Grajewski This wooden beach cottage was completed recently by Cibinel Architecture, a mid-size consulting office located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Fully exposed to spectacular sunsets and impressive thunderstorms, the Beach Cottage embraces the prairie skies and changing waterscapes. This 2,000-square
The Cohen Residence, designed by Abramson Architects, is a unique single-family home in Los Angeles that serves as both a creative workspace and a family haven. Built for screenwriter Etan Cohen—whose Hollywood credits include Tropic Thunder, Madagascar, and Get Hard—this residence reflects his approachable, playful personality while catering to the needs of his busy family.
Benn & Penna Architects have extended and renovated Surry Hills House, a Victorian-era terrace house located in Sydney, Australia. By the insertion of a delicate steel stairwell, new spaces unfold from light and air. Benn & Penna have created a floorplan that provides an open plan kitchen and dining area that flows out to the courtyard and BBQ beyond bi-folding glass doors.
Situated in La Malbaie’s “Terrasses Cap à l’Aigle,” Blanche Chalet by ACDF Architecture is a modern homage to the vernacular homes of the Charlevoix region. This contemporary retreat blends seamlessly with its surroundings, using simple, refined architecture to complement the rugged landscape.
Rosario House is a building with five apartments renovated and modernized by depA Architects in collaboration with Margarida Leitão. This apartments, set on a 19th century building has been totally recovered while maintaining some of its past characteristics.
