Bespoke Staircase

A compartmentalized 1960s home was overdue for an update, and the team from Model Remodel got to designing the flow of the kitchen and main floor. The homeowners received a modernized kitchen, additional storage, and a repositioned basement stairway that is now a beautiful architectural feature. During discussions about traffic flow, it was determined that moving the stairs to the basement was a goal. This repositioning would make for easier access to the basement from anywhere on the first floor and make the living space feel bigger. The Banker Wire P-286 pattern in a bare brass material was paired with the custom walnut stairway for continuity. The stairway is now both an architectural feature and a custom shelving unit. Leaving the bras... More

The CHOC house, a four-story house previously designed in a rustic style and plagued by numerous infrastructure issues, underwent a comprehensive redesign and renovation process. Karin Ravenna This extensive renovation project breathed new life into the home, removing old interior partitions and a harmonious blend of straight lines and soft, round details.  Karin Ravenna The result is a minimalistic and modern space, drenched in monochromatic grays and chocolate hues with subtle hints of orange and pink.  Karin Ravenna Natural, exposed materials such as stone, wood, stainless steel, brass, and glass contribute to its unique character. Karin Ravenna The Entrance & Lower Levels:  The entrance level... More

Villa Petra is the product of an ambitious renovation of a featureless building set on a sloping terrain in Carvoeiro, Algarve.  Since the existing structure couldn't be altered, the Studio designed new levels to harmonise the building with the site topography, creating movement and separating the day and night areas. Fernando Guerra On three levels, the house features a ground level entirely dedicated to the living area, perfect for hosting guests and having parties thanks to its connection with the outdoor swimming pool area, and upper and lower floors where the bedrooms are situated.  Fernando Guerra Fernando Guerra The house has been dressed in Macael white marble, wrapped in a garment of preciousness and dis... More

In the midst of an office culture paradigm shift, Bamboo’s second location offers open coworking, private offices, amenity, and event spaces addressing the flux of workspace needs in new hybrid models. The adaptive reuse project converts a historic furniture store into a new community hub.  The design process began with a design decision guide. These parameters translate the business model and customer to the built environment.  Take a Break - Create pockets that are not reservable near workstations, enabling everyone to have flexibility with their work-flow without traversing the entire building.Connections - Common spaces should be adjacent to primary circulation providing more distance between heavy traffic areas and fo... More

House of Madison is a multi-brand concept space dedicated to coveted home furnishings and lifestyle brands. Envisaged as an existing shophouse, via. reinterpreted the brief with a unique residential flair. To realize the narrative, the studio crafted a series of shifting interior scenes for the two-storey space, covering 5,200 sqft.  More

Located in an area that has recently been densified by new town planning proclamations, the project is situated in a fast-changing neighbourhood with all adjacent properties being rezoned. The project consists of additions and alterations to create a mixed-use typology. 40 Oaktree functions as a studio and residential space where the client can live, work and play. An old non-descript house was transformed by adding a first floor and three courtyards to the original house. The aim of the project was to make the building adaptable and versatile for multiple future possibilities. The design needs to be able to easily transform in the future without much intervention to make adaptive re-use possible. The existing ground floor plan was retain... More

This Luxury Neoclassical Palace Interior Design located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is the pinnacle of understated opulence. The iconic combination of classical and modern design elements is stunningly executed. All the small details—including the geometric floor pattern, the intricate wall carvings, and the gilded modern light fixtures—have been carefully chosen to exemplify the sumptuous aesthetic. The subtle undertones of modernity provide gorgeous contrast and make this interior design truly grand! More

The Face(ade): Patinated copper and bronzed iron are richly defined against the subtle uniformity of cream colored plasterwork. A clear grained Cedar scrim finished in a natural hue of pale rose add a neutral element to the overall composition. The openings are large and intentional, with the reflective sheen of the plate glass defining the form and spatial dynamics of the project.​The Soul: A generous use of plate glass through-out the project affords a feeling of lightness especially between the roof deck and living room, where a glazed volume breaches the ceiling plane and materializes as a decked stair and landing assembly. A rich millwork selection from Maple to Hickory softens the living layer and balances out the exposed st... More

What would one expect, when two apartments in a high rise with a great transformation potential, a collaborative client, and a dedicated team of craftspersons come together? An architectural equivalent of picture perfect, maybe?Penthouse Pāfekuto is a pied-à-terre for a family, a resting place to facilitate their frequent visits to the city. Designed as a lively and a sensual world, it is a multi level penthouse with 8000 square feet of indoor area and 6000 square feet of outdoor space spread across three levels. The design vision is centered on transforming generic apartment units into a functional, versatile and inspiring living space that honours client specific needs and reflects their lifestyle. To create a spa... More

Our Clients asked their architect to build a house to would fit in with the neighbourhood’s prevailing traditional facades; but asked us to create a very modern interior in keeping with their tastes and lifestyle.We sculpted all the interior spaces to create a greater sense of openness (challenged on the top floor by the complex Tudor-style roof lines) employing very clean, modern details. Materials, finishes and colours reflect the exterior stone and wood in a more contemporary manner. Re-interpreting the exterior’s earthy grey-brown, milk-chocolate stone and dark detailing inside, a careful balance of tone and colour, bathed in light, created a welcoming, homey warmth despite the often-minimalist spaces.  The result is a gracious ho... More