Fire Island House by Andrew Franz Architect
Nestled in a wooded site on a sandy barrier island, the Fire Island house is both modern and rustic, imposing despite its modest 1,200 SF footprint due to its dramatic yet simple cruciform plan.
Nestled in a wooded site on a sandy barrier island, the Fire Island house is both modern and rustic, imposing despite its modest 1,200 SF footprint due to its dramatic yet simple cruciform plan.
The Filbert Cottages were built as modest rental housing by William Bush during the construction frenzy that followed the 1906 earthquake.
This 1873 Schoolhouse in Meaford, Ontario, has been both restored and renewed. The original building was constructed of 18” thick stone walls, with an entrance for boys in one wing, and girls in the other.
Lot Squared Development engaged Teass/Warren Architects to luxuriously restore & renovate the 4,200-square-foot property while keeping its original 1906 Victorian architecture.
The client, a single 40 years-old Greek has lived in Brazil for almost 8 years and requested the Atelier PECLAT+CHOW to completely renovate a 1960’s apartment located in the trendy neighborhood of Jardins, in São Paulo.
The Dos Oleiros House is located in Castelo Branco, in the old part of the city, which has been in an increasing state of decline in recent years. Urban revitalisation of the historic centre and its occupancy by younger age groups, making this part of the city more dynamic once more.
After a year of extensive renovations, a landmark 17th Century building on one of Amsterdam’s oldest canals has reopened its doors as Hotel The Craftsmen. The 14-room boutique hotel celebrates historical Dutch crafts with cleverly designed themed rooms.
JUMA Architects beautifully integrated the entrance door and converted the connecting volume between the two wings of the house into a symmetrical whole, with solid wooden beams that support the new awning.