Designed by Buttrick Projects A+D, the Art House entails the addition of three small structures on two adjacent parcels, retaining the original 1920s home and enhancing their living space in Palo Alto, California. The scope of this project involved the construction of three distinct structures, creating additional interior space, and forming a private courtyard for […]
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Modern home on Lake Washington unveils an inspiring transformation
DeForest Architects transformed an existing lake house in Seattle, Washington from a home full of heavy stone and beams into a light-filled place for enjoying art, food and family. The homeowners are a creative couple — an entrepreneur and artist — who commissioned the architects to transform their home on Lake Washington into an elegant, family-friendly […]
Sleek modern home in South Africa designed to showcase art
This sleek modern home was designed by Cimato Moroldo Architects with interiors by ARRCC, located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The client is an international businessman who wished to have a home that personally expressed him, with his passion for African art and affinity for entertaining. Design studio OKHA was responsible for the stylish contemporary furnishings and objets d’art throughout the interiors. […]
Striking modern penthouse in Portland showcases sophisticated living spaces
The striking modern penthouse was designed by Kim Hagstette with Maven Interiors, located in Portland, Oregon. The home was featured on the cover of Luxe Magazine Summer 2013 NW edition. The penthouse is comprised of 4,000 square foot of living space, designed for empty-nesters. This was a major renovation that took the better part of a […]
Sexy and sleek contemporary residence in Jupiter, Florida
This luxurious and sleek contemporary residence is the creative imagination of Fava Design Group, located in Jupiter, the northernmost town in Palm Beach County, Florida. Comprised of 4,200 square feet of living space, this artful masterpiece underwent a complete overhaul. The homeowners had previously had their home styled in a more traditional aesthetic. They were looking to […]
Tropical modernism in Laguna Beach with an Asian twist
The studio of GRAHAM Architecture was responsible for creating this custom designed beachfront home for a homeowner inspired by Balinesian design, located in the private beach community of Irvine Cove, in Laguna Beach, California. After a fire destroyed the clients original home in 2005, which was more of an regular contemporary ranch style home, this […]
Exceptional update to an 1860s pied-a-terre in Beacon Hill
An elegantly designed 1860s brownstone in the heart of Beacon Hill, an historic neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, has been completely remodeled by interior designers Terrat Elms. The clients have a home in the suburbs, but their busy work lifestyles required that they have a pied-à-terre in the city. They originally purchased one in a high-rise building […]
Arizona desert home blurs indoor-outdoor boundaries
A sumptuous desert home in Scottsdale, Arizona was designed by Tate Studio Architects for a couple of empty nesters wishing for a design centered around their budding hobbies. This new construction plays host to not only a part-time concert hall, but also as a gallery to showcase the couples art collection. One of the homeowners […]
Renovated New York loft is a showcase to exquisite artwork
A luxurious loft apartment situated in a building constructed in 1870 and later converted into high-end lofts in 1987 was recently renovated by Axis Mundi in NoHo, an area of Manhattan, New York. The 3,400 square foot loft was originally owned by a rock musician, who had the place renovated to his own unique tastes. The […]
Fascinating farmhouse restoration with beautiful details in Spain
An old farmhouse was restored into a holiday home for antiquarian and interior designer Eduardo Arruga, located in the Empordà, an historical region of Catalonia, Spain. The designer has maintained the essence of the old building, adapting it to contemporary standards. The designer spent 25 years as the head of Barcelona antique shop and decoration store Lucca. He also […]