Apartment in Guarda – InStone by DRK Atelier
In an early seventies building, we found an uncharacterized apartment in Guarda, too compartmentalized and with little natural light.
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Schoolhouse Conversion by Brian O’Brian Architect
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.
Mediterranean Retreat House on the Island of Menorca
This Mediterranean Retreat House is about 450 square meters, it is located in the island of Menorca and it has three floors to suit the steep topography of the land and to promote the joy of the wonderful views from most of the spaces of the house.
Old Quarry House by Gray Organschi Architecture
Reconstructed, refitted, reprogrammed… phoenix-like in its new life as a home for a family with college age children, the Old Quarry House occupies a glorious coastal site
Whidbey Farm Designed as Both Vacation House and Part-Time Residence
Out of respect for turn-of-the-century farm buildings on the site, the Whidbey Farm carefully tucks into nearby forest. Perched on a low hill, the house looks over existing buildings, bucolic cattle fields, a cat-tail edged pond, and the forest itself.
Elegant Old Residential Building Transformed by Archea Associati into a Sumptuous Home
Archea Associati has transformed the interiors of an elegant old residential building in the heart of Pietrasanta, with thick stone walls, frescoes, and high ceilings with exposed beams, into a sumptuous home, while avoiding alterations to the building’s original structure and identity.
Teton Retreat by RO | ROCKETT DESIGN
A young family desired to build a retreat on a large lot located outside Jackson Hole, Wyoming in bucolic Teton County, Idaho. The design locates the house amidst an expansive wetland that fluctuates seasonally.
Bamboo House / Vilela Florez Studio
The Bamboo house is oriented towards the prevailing winds which crosses the pool water and the vegetation of the gardens to penetrate the bedrooms, cooling the constant breeze and refreshing the interior from the strong tropical heat.