Bryant Alsop has responded to their client’s desire for a bold, heroic design, while avoiding opulence. The home is a sculptural vessel with spaces for family and friends to gather. For the new owner, purchasing the property from a family friend meant the Victorian house came imbued with memories. A sense of ‘layering’ of families, childhoods and recollections plays strongly through the design. The existing dwelling was restored with the formality and vertical language of Victorian buildings used to inform a dialogue between existing and contemporary forms where the scale of new spaces are proportionate with the original house. The singular form of the extension is defined by the rhythm and repetition of curved elements that are used as simple, broad sweeping gestures. Hard materials are tempered by soft shapes to create enveloping spaces, while the backyard is celebrated with a garden that will evolve with the family over time.…

Detail 9 Architects Studio client’s brief for this project was essentially to create a ‘lock and leave’ weekend retreat that would sit quietly within it’s idyllic bush setting. With such a simple set of requirements, the home was designed as a comfortable and low maintenance retreat for the owners throughout the year with the ability to easily expand and accommodate friends and relatives when needed. Cut into the hillside, and designed as three separate pavilions connected by glass linkways the dwelling uses earthy tones and materials to delineate each pavilion as living or sleeping space. Simple roof forms are used to effectively capture rainwater which is used throughout the home and garden. The open deck links each of the pavilions and enables the home to be opened up to a generous platform providing the perfect space to stretch out and enjoy the great outdoors. Collaborating with clients, interior designer Mardi…

The apartment by One More Buro, belongs to a mid 30s couple working in artistic and business environments who wanted to save the unique atmosphere of the historical building their flat is situated in. However, they still wanted to add some modern vibe which would cohere with their personalities and the dynamic lifestyle they both lead. The main idea was to fully enjoy the space the owners had acquired without obviously dividing it into rooms what gave them more freedom in defining functions of different corners. So they aimed to highlight openness of the space and absence of too many details as well as to give full freedom of movement to the couple in their daily routine. The zones look as they were flowing into each other uniting into one wholesome space while also meeting the owners’ needs. One of the principles was also visual and functional simplicity of the space along with…

This interior renovation by Scrafano Architects, unifies four existing lofts into one large open living space on three different levels. The architect located the kitchen/eating area in the center of the space to create a central social gathering and communal area. Fireplaces are used as focal points to mark both ends of the L-shaped living space. Built-in shelves and cabinetry separate interior rooms while simultaneously connecting spaces and storing the owners’ large book collection and travel treasures. The bedrooms, bathrooms, and offices are tucked upstairs under the building’s original wood ceiling. New, cantilevered metal grate floors with open rails increase the upper level live/work area and allow light to filter to the spaces be The studio collaborated with Douglas Hoerr Landscape Architects to transform a West Loop loft roof space into something inviting, lush and comfortable. Treating the space as an outdoor family room, the roof deck expands the living…

A sense of Parisian elegance and grandeur permeates this sweeping five-bedroom apartment in St Johns Wood. It occupies a rare corner position on the third floor of Neville Court, overlooking The Beatles’ Abbey Road crossing. The apartment has been the subject of a passionate and comprehensive restoration by the current owners. Cornicing has been reconditioned, floors replaced with French oak, and bespoke joinery has been finished by a team of Italian craftsmen.There are a remarkable 25 windows throughout the apartment allowing varying light to penetrate almost every corner. In response, a subtle palette has been chosen to shift from one space to another, creating excellent plays on colour when looking through rooms and corridors to neighbouring spaces. Photography : The modern house See also :https://house-diaries.com/mecklenburgh-square-a-historic-bloomsbury-house/

Choosing a bright yellow shade for the walls and ceiling of the living room is quite unexpected for a Scandinavian designer. We must say though that it looks very interesting as a background colour for beautiful furniture and objects. You can’t help noticing that there are also some more bold colors used for the rest of the apartment which make it one of its kind. Enjoy it!!!! See also :https://house-diaries.com/an-art-filled-apartment-with-a-dark-ceiling-in-gothengurg/

This project by Renato D’Ettorre Architects involved the restoration and modification of a heritage-listed three storey Italianate-style c1890’s terrace house and 1860’s sandstone stable in inner Sydney. The concept was to translate the 1990’s office fit-out into a modern-day residence preserving the historic style of the building while inserting a brave and very contemporary atmosphere inside. The substantial alterations & additions project comprised four components: the three-storey terrace house for the family, the historic sandstone stables converted into guest quarters to eventually accommodate ageing parents, restoration of rear stone fences and a new concrete carport with landscaped roof terrace and swimming pool. The building’s main historical features such as ornate marble fireplaces, main staircase, and entry glass panelled door and side lights were brought back to life contributing to the beauty of the new residence. Materials favoured where salvaged bricks, terracotta tiles, white Carrara marble and white stuccoed walls. (Publishe…

This elegant three-bedroom maisonette designed by Rachel Chudley , with private courtyard garden, is arranged over three dramatic levels within a Grade II-listed townhouse, with expansive living spaces, soaring ceilings and almost 2,400 sq ft of internal space. It occupies a central position on an historic terrace overlooking the verdant foliage of Mecklenburgh Square Garden. French windows open to a Juliette balcony offering views over the courtyard garden and through Crittall doors to the study. Photography : The modern House See also :https://house-diaries.com/the-old-school-house-with-a-lovely-garden/

Santos apartment was undertaken for a young art collector couple in their late 20’s. They requested a timeless, elegant and serene home. The 1950’s apartment is located in the trendy neighborhood of Jardins, São Paulo. The renewal of it’s 120sqm was designed to integrate the living space fully, while clearly defining three different functions: kitchen, living room and home office, whose rhythm is given by a thoughtful sequence of volumes and voids. The curation of materials is very precise to reinforce both the cohesive identity and the fact that no detail was left unchecked. Door handles, switches, faucets, and even windows, were entirely designed by Atelier PECLAT+CHOW and produced locally. Not as neutral as one might think at first sight, the apartment shelters a curated selection of modern Brazilian pieces, such as Zanini ́s and Hauner ́s armchairs, together with international icons, anonymous articles, and a few art pieces. Further emphasizing the…