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Open concept

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about open concept

Project • By Alexander Gorlin Architects • Apartments

Chelsea Loft

This renovation to a classic Chelsea loft space upends the typical distinction between a home’s public and private realms to create a continuous space designed for pleasure.  Eric Petschek The space flows freely from the entrance, through the living, dining and kitchen areas at the front of the apartment to the master bedroom and en suite shower at the rear. Only the toilet and two guest bathrooms are enclosed.  Eric Petschek We contrasted the space’s raw unfinished elements —exposed brick, piping, and ceiling beams—with sleek finishes for the built features: marble in the bathrooms; a zinc- clad kitchen countertop; and a large rotating mirrored wall at the entrance to the bedroom.  Eric... More

Project • By La Firme • Apartments

Elmire

This project took a space in an early 19th century building that’s been a textile mill, a Campbell’s soup factory, and finally a condo complex, and tailored it to the clients’ personalities. Caption Caption As much original structure was exposed as possible. Posts and joists of massive BC fir became a warm accent. A series of arches became a natural divide. They also served as counterpoint to the project’s centerpiece--a massive, multi-functional white oak construction. These contrasting elements organize the space into a rectangular area for the kitchen and salon, and an L-shaped loft for the master bedroom and bath, with a combination gallery, conservatory and meditative space. The oak block creates a n... More

Project • By David Ito Arquitetura • Apartments

LDY Apartment

Minimal, open concept, cozy refurbished apartment. Published by: David Ito Arquitetura More

Project • By Perkins&Will • Offices

International Insurance Company

Aiming to translate Brazil’s culture for the local branch of an international insurance company, global architecture and design studio Perkins and Will used five different Brazilian biomes as an inspiration to create a fun, relaxed work environment, oriented by the client’s needs and business model.  “The main request for this design was to focus on open and collaborative spaces that would translate the company’s culture and rebranding process”, explains Carla Chalu, Project Architect in Perkins and Will’s São Paulo studio. To meet the client’s expectations, the architects studied the building’s design to create a dynamic layout that would improve floors’ usage. “We pu... More

Project • By Heliotrope Architects • Private Houses

Lone Madrone Residence

Located on a rocky, wind-swept south facing shoreline; this 1,600sf retreat home nestles into the landscape in order to harmonize with it’s surroundings and minimize exposure to weather. Designed with retractable wall panels to protect from punishing winter storms, the house nevertheless opens up completely to the outdoors when the weather is fair — allowing the owners to fully interact with the landscape and view. The site is within the San Juan Islands National Monument, with extremely sensitive shorelines and marine environment. In order to minimize impacts to natural systems, a garden roof was employed to replace landscape lost to construction, and storm-water flows were engineered to replicate the pre-construction condition... More

Project • By KEM STUDIO • Private Houses

Steiner Residence

The Steiners are heavily involved in the urban core of Kansas City but wanted to live close to friends and family in the suburbs. They purchased an undeveloped lot in a cul-de-sac near their kids' school and were determined to not compromise the way they wanted to live for the status quo. As a result, their playful lifestyle inspired all aspects of the design of the home - from the indoor slide to the roof terrace (that includes a putting green). We were influenced by a modern interpretation of a traditional form. Some neighbors love it and some question it, but our biggest compliment came from their youngest son who said, "I love our house because it feels like we're on vacation every day!" More
Kitchen and Living Room Combined
Kitchen and Living Room Combined
Kitchen and Living Room Combined
Kitchen and Living Room Combined
Kitchen and Living Room Combined

Project • By ARCHIVIZER • Apartments

Kitchen and Living Room Combined

Using 3d visualization you can capture even the smallest details of this stylish living room decoration. Visit Archivizer.com and order high quality 3D visualizations of your projects! More