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A 1956 revival – Austin

In 1956, Austin based architects Fehr and Granger designed a wood and glass house to hover above the ground beneath a future cathedral of live oaks. Their design left only a minimal backyard on the steeply sloped site. The emphatic lines, limestone base and gracefully pitched roof of the structure embodied the modern architecture of the day. Inside, a back-switching stair bisected the private and...

Casa Aviv Tulum, Mexico

Discretely nestled in the verdant outskirts of Tulum, Mexico, a short distance from both the beach Casa Aviv is a contemporary holiday residence of minimalist rigour and handcrafted allure, effortlessly in tune with its natural surroundings. Local architecture studio CO-LAB Design Office have intimately connected indoor and outdoor spaces, both spatially and visually, to create a peaceful haven in the jungle combining architectural sophistication, sustainability...

The art of conversational living – Mornington Peninsula

Creative people yearn for environments that inspire, sparking conversations that lead to inspiration. Such was the brief for Paul’s Place; a home that welcomes both work and play, blurring the line that divides them and facilitating the creation of art.The originally up-cycled and relocated 1950s house has been completely renovated to its present utilitarian form, with features that hint to the accomplished script writer and...

Desert house – Arizona

Nestled at the base of the Catalina mountains Arizona, United States adjacent to a protected peak, the Ventana House is a window on the desert. Designed by HK Associates Inc, the two-story dwelling rises from its mountainside setting like a geological outcropping, a rugged exterior form shaped from within by openings that afford panoramic views. Like a volcanic rock, the light-filled and refined interior is...

A textural 1970’s California-inspired home

Studio Hagen Hall has transformed a North London townhouse-turned-bedsit into a bright and textural 1970’s California-inspired home complete with a recording studio for a young musical couple. Recording artists Ben Garrett and Rae Morris fell in love with the bones, location, and well-established garden of the townhouse and immediately sought the expertise of Studio Hagen Hall after discovering their work online. Iconic architecture has played...

The Foothills Residence

The Foothills Residence in Boulder, Colorado offers unobstructed views of the Rocky Mountain Foothills. Designed by Chicago based Tumu Studio the project aim was focused on creating a soft, comfortable feel within the home that reflected the clients’ desire for a serene and intimate retreat.Part of the design included a 30? wide operable glass wall was installed to take advantage of the magnificent Colorado weather...

Creating Calm – Manly

The high ceilings and timber construction gently creaked as you walk the hallway of the existing home. There was an obvious change in quality from the light and airy original home to the later cluttered renovations to the rear.The role of buck&simple in transforming this home was to reimagine the family areas and celebrate the connection between the house and the rear yard. Internally, the...

Gibbston Valley Lodge NZ

Gibbston Valley Lodge is new lodge development on Gibbston Valley New Zealand comprising 34 Villas, Spa, Gym and a central lodge building. Gibbston Valley Wines approached Space Studio in early 2018, with a lodge development adjoining their existing winery. They had the outline of 50 or so villas and spa planned around a central lodge facility. The request was to create a boutique luxury experience...

Garden house – Italy

The house surrounded by lush garden involves the construction of a new single level family house. Located in Stra, Italy, the location of the building exploits the full potential of the plot: the house creates privacy and protection for the most intimate environments and opens up towards the large private garden. Designed by MIDE architects the shape of the house is generated by the union...

Little Riverside Cabin

The commission of Riverside Cabin consisted basically of a shelter for a university professor on the banks of the Calle-Calle river, in Valdivia, Región de Los Ríos. The site is located within the vicinity of the Universidad Austral de Chile, specifically in a west corner of the campus. The limited size led Arce&Westermeier to a compact form and the harsh southern climate induced the studio...