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Project • By S4A | Space4Architecture • Apartments

West 83rd Street Townhouse

The challenge of transforming a narrow, historic townhouse on New York’s Upper West Side into a modern, open space inspired us to reinterpret the loft concept, resulting in a vertical loft that seamlessly connects both horizontal and vertical planes. Beatrice Pediconi Beatrice Pediconi By designing the grand staircase as a fluid, serpentine coil, we created a dynamic passage and light well that unites the spaces with openness and continuity. The design incorporates honest, contemporary materials, while a new addition houses a private entertainment lounge with uninterrupted views of both north and south Manhattan. Beatrice Pediconi Beatrice Pediconi The result is a spatially continuous home that feels expansive de... More

Project • By Valerio Dewalt Train • Offices

Stellar Energy

In 1994, All State Insurance built a large corporate campus on Jacksonville’s southeast side.  The location is lush, with walking trails, ponds and moss-covered oaks. Nearly 30 years later, a forward-thinking developer, Trevato Group, bought the 30-acre site from All State, seeing potential in its location, landscape, and architectural bones. Trevato hired Valerio Dewalt Train to renovate the existing 8-story tower to support multiple tenants. The top two floors of the existing building have been leased by Stellar Energy as their World Headquarters.  James Haefner Stellar Energy helps their customers gain greater performance from their critical infrastructure and has cultivated an aspirational and innovative brand iden... More

Project • By JMAD • Housing

Entertainment Remodel

Games, gatherings, gimlets. The family wanted a space where they could have fun, host casual get togethers and have family game nights. It’s a space to kick back and enjoy. JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD More

News • Specification • 28 Feb 2024

10 residential buildings that make a feature of exterior stairs

A staircase or stairway is one of those architectural elements that we take for granted on a daily basis. Stairs have a utilitarian design, facilitating both ascent and descent. Elevators (lifts) and escalators might dominate modern-day “transit” within and around buildings, yet it is difficult to imagine any building without stairs (particularly as emergency exit routes).  Stairs come in many shapes, sizes, and materials, and can make noteworthy architectural features. The unsung design hero, they are essential connectors, connecting people with different parts of a building and one another. Stairs are also flexible and suited to both indoor and outdoor use. Exterior stairs are frequently designed as fire exits and a mean... More

Project • By YAEL PERRY | INTERIOR DESIGNER • Private Houses

CHOC HOUSE

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

Project • By xzoomproject • Private Houses

Modern villa interior design Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ultra modern interior design for a villa in Saudi Arabia, near Riyadh, that was recently finished by [xzoomproject] design studio. The villa is on 3 floors. Includes Majlis, Living room, Dining room, Dirty kitchen. Caption Only natural and sustainable materials applied for the finishes, like rare marble and wood panels. xzoomproject Fancy marble staircase in the hall with unique Calacata marble wall panel. Steps with backlight to provide flying step effect. Caption Basement floor is for public audiences accommodating Man cave, Banquet hall, Soft sitting zone and decorative garden with skylight void.  Caption   More

Project • By S4A | Space4Architecture • Apartments

Tribeca Duplex Penthouse

This duplex apartment in Tribeca offers breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the downtown Manhattan skyline. Our design sought to preserve the original layout’s open, airy feel while providing privacy for a family of four with two young children. To make the most of the panoramic city views, the layout is carefully organized along the perimeter, with storage and secondary spaces integrated into the apartment's core. On the lower floor, the bedrooms and family area are centered around a compact storage volume. On the upper floor, the entry, living room, kitchen, and dining area create an open, flowing layout, with the study and entertainment areas separated by a continuous storage spine. A wide staircase opening enhances the co... More

Project • By HAVER and BOECKER • Apartments

Zur Weinlese

HAVER Architectural Mesh offers a secure solution for balconies and staircases On the former site of the Volg Wineries in Winterthur, Switzerland, the architectural company Beat Rothen Architektur GmbH created a new area of residential and commercial space. The new area "Zur Weinlese" consists of 125 rental apartments and around 950 m² of commercial space.  © Sennrich AG   The project is named after the wall painting "Weinlese" by the Swiss artist Heinrich Danioth, painted in 1943. The listed sgraffito is located on the old winery warehouse. The Tower is the only surviving building of the former complex and offers space for studio and residential uses as well as commercial units. The houses in the southern part... More

Project • By Banker Wire • Offices

4747 Bethesda

To provide a show-stopping lobby experience in commercial office building 4747 Bethesda, located in Bethesda, Maryland, ZGF Architects created a dramatic staircase feature wall utilizing Banker Wire mesh pattern SZ-4 in stainless steel and copper. “In regards to the wire mesh finish, the combination of the copper and stainless steel is not only unique, but sophisticated,” says Ruben Quesada, designer, ZGF Architects “The high quality of the material warrants a front-of-house application; this mesh should not be hidden.” The reception desk of the lobby is set against the backdrop feature wall comprised of Banker Wire’s SZ-4 wire mesh, fabricated by Synergi. Spanning three stories—from the lobby to the ab... More

Project • By Ibrahim Beqiri • Private Houses

HC Home | Harmonic Stair

'Harmonic Stairs' is the design of an intertwining between the client's request for stairs with light visuality, uniquely, representative and our idea to be sculpture as they are positioned in the central part of the house. The acquisition of wave-decorative elements from the traditional stairs on one side and the modularity of each base (two replicated modules) creates a contemporary-parametric spiral that pulls in the center then leads to different parts of the house. Caption Caption The strength of the staircase elements is so great that it reflects in the design of the furniture and the spaces of the house giving it an identity. It's attractive red and the green of the courtyard's liveliness create an incarnation between insi... More

News • News • 22 Jul 2021

Kengo Kuma adds chain clad staircase to Gaudí’s Casa Batlló

Just like Gaudí’s 1906 masterpiece Casa Batlló is a tribute to the light of the Mediterranean and inspired by Gaudí’s famous chain models, Kengo Kuma created a staircase using 164,000 meters of chain.  Jordi Anguera As a part of the new 2000 square meters Casa Batlló Experience, Kuma was asked to design the staircase. The architect dresses the stairs in aluminium curtains which catch the light as if they were fishing nets. According to the architect they play with light through brightness, silhouettes and shadows. Jordi Anguera Lighter shades of Kriskadecor aluminium chains are used at the top at roof level and level by level they darken to the coal bunker bottom level reaching black... More

Project • By Comelite Architecture Structure and Interior Design • Private Houses

Luxury Contemporary Villa Interior Design

This Riyadh-based Luxury Contemporary Villa Interior Design is definitely the pinnacle of effortless sophistication. It respects the cultural boundaries of Saudi Arabia by segregating the family’s, men’s, and women’s sections. The understated neutral color palette is paired with bold gold-hued accents for drama. The underlying modern theme is artfully incorporated. The spacious layout and sumptuous furniture reinvent luxury in a fashionable way. It is definitely a villa fit for a modern king! More

Project • By HQ ARCHITECTS • Heritages

90 Degrees

Hansen House is a historic hospital that cared for people with leprosy, established in Jerusalem in 1887. Nowadays it is transformed into a design, media and technology cultural center and is the home of the Jerusalem Design Week, which is now in its 8th edition. The structure is under strict preservation regulations and it can only undergo minor changes. HQ Architects undertook the challenge to design a temporary intervention for the historic building. The installation forms a space that serves as a showcase for exhibitions during the Jerusalem Design Week, and creates a new image for Hansen House and a fresh experience for its visitors.Responding to this year’s curatorial theme, EAST, while dealing with a sensitive historic context,... More

Project • By Footprint Architects • Private Houses

Quarry Road

Designed to make the most of the stunning long distance views over Bournemouth this tired 1960’s bungalow in Colehill has been transformed into a contemporary family home. Replacing an underused conservatory with a new rear extension creates a light and airy family kitchen diner that links the inside spaces to the terrace and garden area. This link to the garden is captured from the moment you enter the dwelling, visible from the new double height entrance hall with its stunning bespoke oak and glass staircase, this leads up to the first floor accommodation which includes a master bedroom with ensuite two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. More

Project • By Cera Stribley • Housing

Caroline

In a quaint streetscape in South Yarra alongside its terrace house neighbours, Caroline's contemporary silhouette remains sympathetic and respectful. Foremost, its eloquent brickwork façade and dark folded cladding provide a contrasting backdrop for the sculptural street trees. It’s entry through a concealed gate leads up stone steps to the grand entry, where a double height void and spiral staircase draw the eye upwards to the tall window capturing the changing sky scape to the south.With a focus on space, natural light and fluidity, Caroline has a sculptural quality which radiates from the central spiral staircase throughout the 3 bedroom home. For such a small site, the house feels generous in proportion, with formal livin... More