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Contemprary

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Project • By Pac Studio • Private Houses

Waimataruru

A house in an exceptional setting, interwoven with the landscape.Primary spaces cascade down the landscape from east to west, while a reimagined colonnade on the seaward side blurs the indoor-outdoor quality of the building edge.Carefully positioned apertures create potent landscape connections, giving the landscape an interior quality, bringing it close. Caption Caption Few sites have the great character and engrossing natural beauty of this Otama house. In fact, it’s rare to have a situation so varied. Commanding ocean vistas give way to forested gullies, shadowy streams, wide beaches and rocky outcrops.The house is entered from the south – via a meandering path climbing from a stream below. It is a purposeful appro... More

Project • By Rachcoff Vella Architecture • Heritages

Adrienne

The design ethos focuses on renovating the existing home to incorporate a new study, bedroom, ensuite, and dressing room without compromising its historical integrity. A first floor has been constructed, including a small library, two bedrooms and a shared bathroom. Additionally, the project includes the construction of a basement to cater to guests and extended family members, although building it posed a challenge due to its proximity to the water table. Tatjana Plitt Tatjana Plitt Tatjana Plitt The new development is harmoniously integrated with the site and within the streetscape and does not diminish, detract from or compete with the significance of the heritage place or streetscape character. The original principal fac... More
The exterior features a coordinated palette of white, stone texture and wood texture, which gives it a clean, simplistic and modern visual impression.
The lighting exudes a contemporary character, accentuated by the arrangement of layered spotlights giving it an elegant flourish. It also adds a geometric edge to stone cladding, lanterns flank the stone cladded pillars.
The entry looks prominent with stone cladding and unique outdoor furniture. False ceiling with lights forms a unique pattern. Pendant lights bring in a wealth of warmth with opulent metallic grills.
The wooden doors with antique finishes punctuate ethnic accents with glass adding punch to modern embellishment opening to the foyer area.
The Entrance foyer space is well adorned with wood panelling, Featuring intricate artwork and useful storage for newspapers, umbrella, etc below. The colourful painting catches the eye and sets the palatial vibe that runs through the house.

Project • By Ansari Architect • Housing

House Of Voids

This house is a very good example of introverted house design concept where, the beautiful elements you see outside such as nature and the greenery are brought inside the house. More

Project • By YCL studio • Apartments

M57

A small, 52 square meter, apartment in Vilnius. The primary deep and dark corridor whose transformation has led to soft corners, which open the the space from doorway to the main space. The main space, bedroom and bathroom are exceptionally white and bright. A wall with soft corners and a kitchen area is provided with a darker autumnal shade that forms the perimeter around the main spaces. A contrasting and clean interior with clear spaces. Functionally and aesthetically shaping a common interior ensemble. A huge mirror in a hall creates a reflective illusion of two apartments. Bathroom light marble tiles leaves a bright and a bit fancy space in a small apartment. Main space has a clear cut line, that divides the kitchen and main room with... More