The design objective for the project was to create a modern environment that draws from the character of the surrounding neighborhoods. The building is sophisticated and vertical, with details that are tactile and at a scale that is very personal. One of the main design goals behind Penthouse A was to keep the space feeling light but with rich and natural materials. The finishes throughout were created keeping this in mind. The stone was honed, the tiles hand-glazed, the cabinetry and floor finishes were customized and crafted specifically for One Vandam . The triplex staircase creates a spectacular centerpiece for the Penthouse, taking advantage of the triple-height space and creating a dramatic effect. The materials throughout the apartment are natural woods and stones that are used in a modern way. The kitchen, for example, is a bleached walnut, which allows for the beautiful character of the wood to read through,…

This 4-room apartment is located on the 1st floor of an old building from the turn of the century in Berlin and it is on the market by Fantastic Frank. The renovation of the building was carried out in 2011-2013, whereby the entire building technology now meets the latest standards. The four rooms have the typical proportions of old buildings; high ceilings, beautifully dimensioned floor areas, large high windows and doors. The entire apartment is characterized by a unique interior design. Modern built-in fittings such as wardrobes or bookshelves document the claim to combine modern and old. This respectful handling is evident in the preservation of everything historical: ceiling stucco of a special kind, plank floors and rod parquet in fish-bone form, double and single-leaf solid wood doors with cassette-like ornamentation with original door frames, old door handles etc. The most striking are though the chosen colors. White runs through all rooms…

Connecticut-based architecture and interiors firm Hendricks Churchill has recently been named an 2019 ICAA Stanford White Award Laureate for “Residential Architecture – New Construction Over 5,000 SF” for its Oblong Valley Greek Revival project. Completed fall 2019 in Sharon, CT, the home was commissioned by a family who first employed the firm to design two ancillary structures on the property, which ultimately inspired the final home – and focal point of the property. Led by principal and co-founder Rafe Churchill, the architectural design maintains an accurate respect for an adherence to Greek Revival tradition. Hendricks Churchill represents the powerful alliance of Heide Hendricks and Rafe Churchill. This is fundamentally a collaborative enterprise: between architecture and interior design, between the principals and their skilled teams, between the firm and its clients. Every project undertaken is a journey of transformation defined by a shared desire to create spaces imbued with beauty, comfort…

Beguiled by the Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé furniture of the ‘50s and ‘60s, this project has made it possible to combine this fascination with the typical rural Catalan architecture of l’Empordà. Several large openings in the form of windows have been made in this old farmhouse to establish a greater interaction between the exterior and the interior, the former plays an essential role in understanding this project. So we’re dreaming of Spain today thanks to this stunning stone farmhouse, simply titled ‘House in Empordà’. With a rustic appearance hiding design gems inside, this is somewhere you’d want to spend a summer away tucked away in this historic corner of Catalonia. Lazy afternoons in the sun, twilight dips in the pool and of course a glass of Spanish red to finish up the day… It is the second project I present by the local studio Francesc Rifé who have renovated the…

A very classy and tasteful two-room apartment in the popular Northern Towers area in Stockholm, presented by estate agency Fantastic Frank . Fantastic Frank is a real estate agency with a passion for great photography, great service and great business. Their focus on design, emotional and visual communication and clever marketing challenge a rectified industry. The interiors of this apartment are designed in a simple modern style with minimalistic decor, but the cold asceticism of the space was diluted with a pleasant warm color scheme. Exclusive material choices have been also made in both kitchen and bathroom. The stylish bathroom has been provided with natural stone and specially designed lighting. The side to side window with the impressive view is definitely the most interesting spot in the house.

Brooklyn brownstone renovation creative couple Lyndsay and Fitzhugh Karol’ s newest project, a 6,000 square foot 5-story brownstone in Brooklyn Heights at 81 Pierrepont, has been meticulously renovated by their family run company The Brooklyn Home Company, a boutique design/development firm run by Lyndsay and her brother Bill Caleo. Lyndsay designed the interiors in collaboration with artist and her husband Fitzhugh Karol. They wanted to honor the historic bones of this 1845 Greek Revival townhouse while bringing in the liveliness and color of the Brooklyn art scene happening outside of its doors now. They lovingly restored original details like the crown molding and arched doorways, but one main focus was to modernize. They opened up the first floor to its full 25-foot-width, and added intrigue via a sculptural banister, mirrors, and custom furniture pieces created by sculptor Fitzhugh Karol and Philadelphia studio BDDW. The six-bedroom home has three exposures of…