Contemporary home

Intervening within the historic fabric of Padua requires a sophisticated mediation between the layers of memory and the desire for contemporary domesticity. This renovation project, developed over a surface area of 75 sqm, undertakes a distributive overhaul to maximize spatial usability, responding to the desires of an eclectic clientele—whose taste ranges from Pop vibrancy to refined retro suggestions. Caption The rewriting of the home finds its starting point in the definition of the horizontal plane. The choice of oak flooring laid in a Hungarian herringbone pattern is not incidental, but constitutes the generating matrix of the entire intervention: a strong and elegant geometric layout that, recovering the tradition of histo... More

In the landscape of the Euganean Hills, in Abano Terme, the Ville Thalia project reorganizes a plot through the composition of two distinct building bodies: a single-family residence and a two-family building. The intervention chooses a contemporary architectural language, based on the clarity of volumes and the control of proportions, distancing itself from traditional forms to assert its own geometric identity. The genesis of the project starts from an essential and linear floor plan. To prevent this simplicity from translating into visual staticity, the design of the first-floor elevations introduces a decisive three-dimensional variation. The main envelope, characterized by sand-colored plaster, is interrupted and rhythmed by the inser... More

In the province of Padua, the Villa Victoria project stands out for a precise stylistic choice that moves away from conventional white standards to explore the richness of dark and enveloping tones. The intervention works on the density of the space, where light serves to enhance the tactile and chromatic quality of the surfaces. The generating element of the internal composition is the chestnut oak floor. This continuous, brown surface acts as a noble base upon which the living area volumes are set, through contrast or assonance. The kitchen is resolved architecturally through columns in liquid bronze metal, whose luminous vibration serves as a backdrop for the central island: a stone monolith with warm veins, a material that reappears pu... More

In the center of Treviso, the interior design of the Sectilis penthouse is configured as an exercise in spatial rewriting that works on the balance between the geometric rigor of fixed elements and the superficial treatment of finishes. The intervention, developed over an internal surface of 122 sqm, addresses two distinct compositional themes: the management of long wall curtains in the living area and the geometric resolution of a sleeping area with an irregular floor plan. The living area is conceived as a fluid continuum, unified on the ground by sand-colored cement resin flooring that acts as a neutral and bright horizontal plane. Set upon this base is the project's true organizing device: ash wood. Moving away from the logic of mass-... More

The interior design of this penthouse is defined through an investigation into the continuity of living, where matter is not intended as a simple covering, but as an architectural device capable of enhancing and ordering the space. The intervention explores the theme of the open plan, replacing traditional wall partitions with a system of functional backdrops. The goal is to create an environment where the boundary between different domestic functions is perceived as a fluid transition, orchestrated by the tectonics of fixed elements. The expressive lexicon is dominated by research into the potential of natural stone. Travertine becomes the generating element of the surfaces, explored through different processing logics that change its tac... More

  Minimal Muse is a residence designed as a quiet retreat away from the pace of city life. The interior language is rooted in calm, muted tones with an emphasis on natural texture. Stone, wood, and soft fabrics create a warm and grounded atmosphere, while clean lines and thoughtful detailing keep the spaces light and uncluttered. Caption Caption   The home opens with a warm entry and a compact prayer niche that brings a gentle moment of pause. The living and dining area is shaped around diffused daylight that filters through sheer curtains, softening every surface. Custom furniture with rounded silhouettes and layered earthy hues gives the space a relaxed yet refined character. Caption Caption Each bedroom... More

From the outset, this residence is conceived as a seamless dialogue between architecture and landscape. A refined watter features leads to the entrance, setting a serene tone that extends throughout the house. The foyer, lit by a skylit patio, transitions gently between exterior and interior, introducing the play of light and shadow that defines the home's atmosphere. Nivelarte Nivelarte Nivelarte Nivelarte organized over three levels, the layout distinguishes functions clearly. The ground floor hosts open-plan social areas, fluidly connected to the gardeen and pool, encouraging  indoor-outdoor living. The upper level contains private spaces, where terraces and carefully  framed views maintain privacy while dr... More

Another project of a house on a narrow plot of land.  The site is an long strip of land in a district of single-family houses with heterogeneous buildings.  Tomasz Woźniczka Caption Caption Tomasz Woźniczka In the immediate vicinity, most of the cube houses from the 1960s and 1970s are 2.5 storey high. Tomasz Woźniczka Kuba Woźniczka Kuba Woźniczka The decision was made to open the living area and master bedroom to the garden by completely glazing the east-south façade (since the south facade is to close to the border of the plot and the neighbour building.)  Kuba Woźniczka Kuba Woźniczka Kuba Woźniczka At the other end of the house there are utility rooms and garag... More

Atelier Baulier has remodelled and extended the lower-ground floor flat of an early Victorian house in North-East London. Having lived in this compact one-bedroom flat for several years, the clients appointed the practice to increase the size of the kitchen and create a living space directly opening onto the garden. The brief also called for the entire refurbishment of the existing flat to optimise storage and circulation. Henry Woide Henry Woide Henry Woide Henry Woide Henry Woide Henry Woide Located in the Canonbury East Conservation area, the project resulted in a 20 square metre single storey extension spanning the full width of the rear elevation. Atelier Baulier removed an existing shed and the entire re... More

The house on the hills was built in the landscape of a charming village near Rzeszów. On a plot of just over 1000 m2, in an area of varied and very extensive development, we designed a single-storey house with a simple form and functional interior, offering open and bright spaces open to the landscape of the Podrzeszów hills. JABRAARCHITECTS JABRAARCHITECTS JABRAARCHITECTS The architecturally diverse neighbourhood of the plot gave absolute design freedom as to the geometry of the roof. The investors had always thought of a single-storey house with a flat roof, so the traditional form of a house with a gable roof was out of the question. JABRAARCHITECTS JABRAARCHITECTS The investors' guidelines regard... More

In 2020 The Ranch Mine received a very unusual project inquiry, a first in their firm’s history. The scope of the inquiry was not unusual, a new modern home to replace the ranch house in the Arcadia neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona they had outgrown while having 3 children over the past 8 years. Dan Ryan Studio The unusual part was the request for it to be a surprise for the homeowner’s wife, after the couple had started and stopped twice with other professionals. This seemed risky but the gamble paid off as the surprise was met with excitement and the family finally achieved the dream home they had always wanted but were never able to accomplish, a 2 story, multigenerational contemporary family home fitting of their perso... More

In the heart of Minnesota, where winters paint the landscape in hues of grey and white for months on end, a modern home challenges the monotony of the season. A sculpture for living, the home rises from the earth like a muted yellow, tapered drum, embracing both grace and boldness in its architectural design.Created for an extended family with an adventurous spirit and unafraid of a vibrant palette, this high-tech residence is a reaction to the cold, desolate winters of Minnesota, a winter refuge against the monotony of the grey and white, often dreary landscape. It is a canvas for color therapy, introducing warm reds, oranges, and yellows that fill the interior through stone and tile, rich wood wall panels, and exotic wood cabinets. Tim... More

Nestled within a serene suburban landscape, the single-storey concrete home seeks to blend with the landscape rather than stick out. Furthermore, it seeks to embody a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal, offering an ideal sanctuary for a modern family. Caption Caption The centrepiece of the home is a central long, tall passage, aptly referred to as the gallery, which both divides and connects various living spaces. Natural light streams in through the clerestory windows as well as through the central garden atrium. The gallery not only enhances the spatial flow but also acts as an artful display for personal art pieces and provides views of the seasonal landscape, fostering a sense of fluidity and connectivity.... More

The interior of this Grade 2 Listed house in Spitalfields had still retained many of its original features, including timber wall partitions with panelling, original floorboards, cornicing and architraves. Acknowledging the critical value of this property’s Grade 2 listing and heritage, our design approach throughout is to maintain all period features, treating the introduction of anything new literally as ‘pieces of furniture’ - distinct elements separate from the main architecture and easily removable.  Anna Batchelor Anna Batchelor We proposed the introduction of two kitchen elements in a manner that is minimal similar to a chest of drawers. The design of the free-standing units is such that the design i... More