Exposed beams

Primeriza House is located on a small clearing of an otherwise heavily sloped terrain with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean to the front and a strong backdrop of almost vertical slope densely populated by cypress trees. Marcos Zegers Marcos Zegers Our clients wanted to make the most of outdoor living, and one of their key requirements was to create many opportunities to inhabit the exterior. Another was to create various different environments, nooks and crannies, and moods inside the house. These two, combined with the plot and weather conditions, shaped the volume of the house and its many transitional spaces.  Marcos Zegers Marcos Zegers The house conquers the slope and inserts firmly into the terrain by mea... En savoir plus

Conçue comme un espace de retraite et de sanctuaire, cette petite structure accessoire est soigneusement située dans le jardin arrière d'un grand terrain boisé au nord-ouest de Washington.  Le bâtiment ne crée pas seulement un intérêt visuel dans le jardin, il sert de point central pour les réunions de famille et les activités de plein air.  L'espace est entièrement climatisé, ce qui permet de l'utiliser tout au long de l'année. Allen Russ Photography, LLC Les propriétaires habitent l'espace quotidiennement comme atelier de peinture, salle de yoga et échappatoire au bruit de la ville.  Les fenêtres, la brique, l'... En savoir plus

This project by Mitchell + Corti Architects began with an old terrace house: run down, tired and blue, with mock features, a tight spiral staircase, haphazard layout, low ceilings and jaded decor. We were approached to assist our young client in boosting this property’s spirits from dejected to dynamic by creating an invitingly bright and well-organised home.We set out to marry a traditional exterior with cleverly designed contemporary spaces. Caption Through vaulting and exposing the shape of the traditional butterfly roof, we were able to insert large expanses of glazing and in doing so obtain light penetration that resonates throughout the building. This key design move also allowed to accommodate double the storage capacity... En savoir plus

At the base of a ski resort, this chalet references regional agricultural architecture, rather than romanticized notions of the ski chalet. Modest in scale, the barn-like structure has its own dynamism through its iconic form that lunges towards the mountain slope. The design was conceived for a family of five to live simply and comfortably within a small footprint. Simple and functional bedrooms, bathrooms and a large mudroom on the ground floor encourage the family to congregate upstairs in an open, light-filled space on the second storey that comprises the living room, dining room and kitchen. Under a gabled roof, the upper floor is like a tent that provides shelter, and opens at each end to offer picturesque views of the ski slope towa... En savoir plus

The Bower Activities Center (BAC) introduces a light-filled hub of activity and care programs to the pastoral campus of Youth Villages in the city of Bartlett, an outlying suburb of Memphis, TN.  Youth Villages, “a nationally recognized leader in the field of childrens' mental and behavioral health,” provides residential, academic, and developmental services for children and teens with “emotional, mental, and behavioral problems.”  Initially designed to house only the Food With Class program –  an educational class where teens learn to develop teamwork and professional skills in a commercial kitchen setting – and a few other support services, the scope of the design quickly grew as Youth Vi... En savoir plus

Working in the historic center is always a fascinating challenge and a great responsibility especially if you are in Firenze.Via degli Orti Oricellari is a road that connects Borgo Ognissanti to the Santa Maria Novella Station by tangling the garden of Orti Oricellari from which it takes its name. The apartment in question is situated on the first floor of an ancient building dating back to the 19th century.Its location allows the view of the garden and an excellent exposure to natural light. The current plan does not represent the original configuration, but is the result of a series of changes that have adapted the interior spaces to the needs of people who have lived there over the time.At the time of the survey, the building was in a... En savoir plus

Space Group proudly present this refurbished 3,000 square feet residential unit within a converted dog biscuit factory, originally built in 1890. The exciting building complex, called The Old Spratts Factory, falls within a Conservation Area.  This particular building used to contain the grain & flour warehouse and two bakeries. It was originally converted very poorly and some of the original features suffered as a result of that, plus the functionality for residential use was also compromised. Caption The task was to catapult this amazing space into the 21st Century. This was achieved thanks to a real team effort of a crafty contractor with clever ideas and appreciation for details, visionary clients which very conveniently... En savoir plus

LOS ANGELES, CA— The Los Angeles Design Group (The LADG) has completed House in Los Angeles 1, a multifaceted art studio and residential compound for a pair of professional visual artists, a painter and a photographer. The project comprises an addition to the clients’ existing mid-century home, a guest house that provides studio space for their work, and dedicated structures for exhibitions and events during which guests can move seamlessly between indoor and outdoor space. Situated in the middle of a deep residential block in Los Angeles’s Highland Park neighborhood, the compound’s four structures are joined to the street by a long drive and scatter fluidly across the expansive half-acre hilltop lot, redefining tra... En savoir plus

Remodeling this 1950’s rambler entailed refreshing the main floor, plus an addition of a second story Master Suite; all designed in a minimalist aesthetic to heighten the lush, retreat-like experience of the site. Diffuse light floods in from high windows, filtering in and around open spaces, and through frosted glass wall panels. The result is serene and meditative – perfect for this bedroom aerie, and befitting the new-found beauty of this mid-century classic.  The existing house was a classic mid-century structure: a big overhanging roof with exposed beams, large expanses of windows, and a richness of wood interior finishes. However the floor plan was chopped-up and inefficient, needing aggressive reworking, especially... En savoir plus

Situé au cœur du Piémont, entouré des vastes vignobles vallonnés qui caractérisent le territoire des Langhe, l’Agrisuite Il Cedro est un nouveau concept de gîte rural avec des suites. La structure, qui se trouve dans l'ancien Domaine Monfalletto de la famille Cordero di Montezemolo dispose de quatre superbes appartements indépendants, d'une piscine extérieure et d'une vue à couper le souffle rehaussée par la présence du cèdre du Liban séculaire qui se dresse, imposant, parmi les rangs de vignes, et qui donne son nom au gîte.Le style moderne et les couleurs neutres des espaces intérieurs sont en net co... En savoir plus

La réalisation de ce projet résidentiel, des fondations à l’aménagement intérieur, a été confiée à l’agence Turra Arredamenti, qui a réservé une attention particulière à la conception architecturale et à la domotique, mais également au choix des matériaux et aux finitions, sans oublier l’un des aspects les plus significatifs de l’habitat au quotidien et du développement durable, à savoir l’obtention de la classe énergétique A+.L'âme du bâtiment se révèle dans l’espace jour : un open space élégant et vaste dans un style co... En savoir plus

Transformation toscane : VSHD Design, basé à Dubaï, élargit son portefeuille international avec la réalisation de son premier projet résidentiel aux États-Unis. VSHD Design, un cabinet d'architecture d'intérieur basé à Dubaï et spécialisé dans les projets résidentiels et commerciaux, est fier de dévoiler un luxueux projet résidentiel au sein du Four Seasons Orlando Resort en Floride. Avec ses 22 000 pieds carrés, ce projet est le premier projet résidentiel de l'entreprise aux États-Unis. "Dès le début, nous avons réalisé que nous étions confrontés à de nombreux d&... En savoir plus

Communicating spaces punctuated by exposed beams are the leitmotiv of RS HOUSE, a former wash-house of a typical building in the heart of Garbatella (Rome) being converted into a 75sqm apartment. There are three elements giving character to the entire apartment and underlining its distinctive features: The trapezoidal lift shaft which is completely covered in a warm color contrasting with the milky-white exposed beam; shaped shelves run towards the kitchen, connecting with cabinets serving the sleeping area. Moving around the trapeze and following the shape of the plan, you reach the bedroom.   The lighting highlights the walk-in closetmade entirely in oak, cladded by a large window on one side that protects the master bedroom which... En savoir plus