interiors

Jungle Jewel

Singapore is one of those wonderful magical places where extreme wealth produces some of the world’s best design and certainly this is never more evident than in the homes they build. Homes of this scale are not uncommon on the island city, what is uncommon however, is the dedication to the relationship between the residence and nature is. Through this relationship, the house, home to a...

Blue chip art collection

The four-year renovation and decoration of this Park Avenue triplex penthouse of New York couple Clarissa and Edgar Bronfman Jr is that of legend. Designer Amy Lau even authored a tome for the couple which chronicles the journey!
Working with two architects to help them transform the traditional pre-war layout of dignified but dark rooms into light, airy...

down The Rabbit Hole

Fresh from picking up the Best Restaurant Design gong at the 2015 Eat Drink Design Awards for Beccafico, Matt Woods’ latest project, The Rabbit Hole - Organic Tea Bar located in the Sydney suburb Redfern reinvents the tired & clichéd teahouse concept. The design begins by taking advantage of the former industrial sites inherent architecture. Concrete floors are polished;...

the perfect combination

MAPA Architects has designed a 115 sqm prefabricated house to be nestled into a picturesque Uruguayan olive grove surrounded by rolling hills. Made to maximize new landscape experiences, Retreat in Finca Aguy was prefab-born in a factory near Montevideo and transported 200km to its final destination in Pueblo Edén. In landscapes of high natural value, it is fundamental to respect the...

historical context

By taking cues from a historic lifesaving station across the road, the home responds to the environmental and historical context.  In so doing, it honours the local heritage and enriches the present day experience. Designed by Bates Masi the principal strategy for the home stems from the utilitarian practice of hanging boats and other items from the station’s wooden...

Cave House

This house is a renovation of typical traditional cave courtyard house in Loess Plateau village China which was in disrepair and almost collapsed condition. Revived by hyperSity Architects the preserved main cave is divided into two separated functions, the inner space as grandma’s bedroom, while the outer space as living room for family gathering. Taking into consideration the sunlight and ventilation in the cave,...

French Fairy Tale

This 19th century house, nestled in a leafy suburb of Paris, looks like it has come straight from the pages of a story book. The shingled roof, timber beam exterior and chimneys all add to the romantic character of the home and through a careful renovation, the team at 05 AM Arqitectura have ensured that the interiors...

integration environments

Within a small condominium with 24 lots, in S.J.Rio Preto, architect Solange Cálio chose a lot of 1,100 m2, to make her home, for family and friends. The project aim was to design a project based on the desire to be together and enjoy the company of two children and her husband. The concept was achieved through integration...

The Landscape House

Quality of space was important to the client and keeping it simple. Located in Argentina, designed by MWS architecture the weekend family home frames the landscape like it's a gallery. The home sits low into the land blurring the lines between inside and out, always feeling a strong connection to the land. The mix of textured stone, wood, concrete, steel and glass create a timeless home...

House in Trees

I love it when the challenges of a site become the hero of the project. This site is characterised by its remote feeling and mature trees; this despite being surrounded by dense urban development.  It is an unusual paradox to have such a natural setting that occurs in the middle of Los Angeles a city known for its endless sprawl and crawling traffic. The goal by...