#midcenturydesign

Project • By emerymcclure architecture • Private Houses

HHills

Sited in a rural community on Hidden Hills Lake in Arnaudville, Louisiana, this next home is nestled in the shade of two large Sweet Gum trees. The clients envisioned a place where they could live out the rest of their lives as independently as possible, in a rural area, with limited access to extended family. Andrew Welch Andrew Welch Andrew Welch The result is a single-story home, constructed on a small footprint, with durable, low-maintenance materials both inside and out. The heart of this spacious-feeling home features sky-scraping ceilings that flood the interior with natural light, dissolving a wall of windows into the view of the lake beyond. The space is grounded by an open, dark kitchen, and flanked on either side... More

Alex Lesage

Project • By Warren Garrett • Private Houses

81a Mailbu Colony Road

Marie-Eve Warren and Jeremy Garrett of the Los Angeles and Montreal-based boutique interior architecture studio Warren Garrett embarked on a delicate and refined re-interpretation of a very special historical residence located in the highly sought-after Malibu Colony in Malibu, California. The design duo was called upon by Developers and design enthusiasts Jason Rouse of Cross Creek Group andRick Margolis of Columbus Pacific to plan the top-to-bottom renovation of this collectible mid-century modern home, originally conceived in the 1970s by none other than the Los Angeles firm Buff and Hensman (Conrad Buff III and Donald C. Hensman). Alex Lesage Alex Lesage Warren Garrett’s in-depth research took them on a journey back in... More

a crafted TV chest coheres to the mid-century theme with marble and teak wood as materials

ALTA Studio

white and clean background to showcase homeowner's furniture collections

storage systems and display space are incorporated in the feature wall

Project • By ALTA studio • Apartments

The Modern Nostalgia

In crafting the home interior for this family of four, we carefully considered their lifestyle and preferences. Inspired by mid-century home aesthetics and iconic furniture, our goal was to create an inviting and warm space that perfectly suits their needs. ALTA Studio Embracing the Bygone Gracefulness In the dining area, a teak wood feature wall sets the mid-century tone with its reddish hue and rhythmic pattern. It serves as a captivating backdrop for iconic furniture such as the Nelson Bubble pendant lamp, Knoll Platner coffee table, and Cassina Gerrit T. Rietveld armchair. We also crafted a 1950s-inspired TV chest, incorporating teak wood and marble to embrace the bygone gracefulness. ALTA Studio Th... More

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Project • By Glasshouse Projects • Private Houses

Pear Tree House

A richly detailed extension and renovation, Pear Tree House, demonstrates a seamless transition between old and new, where a structured floating box, adjoined by a sunken garden and rectangular pool, elevate traditional charm to modern sophistication. Gareth Williams - Art Department Creative Gareth Williams - Art Department Creative Gareth Williams - Art Department Creative The client’s wishes were to ensure that a modern extension remained sympathetic to the character of the original 1890 sandstone cottage, which sat on a 627 sqm block. Boutique architecture and construction firm Glasshouse Projects, refigured the older back part of the home, creating more areas for private retreat as well as communal spaces for ente... More

Product • By B-LINE S.r.l. • BOBY

BOBY

Boby is a trolley storage unit which has made its mark on history, mainly due to its outstanding versatility. Designed to guarantee simple vertically modular solutions, it provides customised storage capacity. The structure and drawers are made from injection-moulded ABS plastic, while the casters are made of polypropylene. Awarded first prize at SMAU in 1971. Part of permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and “Triennale” in Milan. More