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Vaulted ceilings

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about vaulted ceilings

Project • By Esplendido DesignPrivate Houses

Historic Townhouse in Salento

In the historic centre of Lequile, near Lecce in southern Puglia, this traditional Salento townhouse is conceived as a sensitive transformation of an existing historic property into a contemporary Mediterranean home. Esplendido Design Esplendido Design Esplendido Design Esplendido Design Caption The design begins with the character already present: soaring vaulted ceilings, original patterned floors, generous room proportions, a private citrus garden and views across the surrounding rooftops towards the town’s historic church. Rather than erase these elements, the proposal celebrates them. Existing architectural features are retained wherever possible and combined with a restrained palette of natural finishe... More

Project • By JMADHousing

Colorado Old World Charmer

Situated on a big plot of land, we designed this home strategically on the site to capture expansive mountain views out the front of the house.  JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD Every day, their views are oriented towards to the mountains. Architectural style-wise, we use traditional mountain Architecture elements like stone, but made it modern with lots of big glass and lots of fireplaces. Our clients want a family home, yet one for entertaining. JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD We designed a casual Old World rambler, that flows from one gathering space to the next, connecting the interior to the exterior courtyards around the house. With its impressive stone exterior, we softened the inte... More

Project • By JMADPrivate Houses

Countryside Rambler

 Our Countryside Rambler is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Because the whole house is situated on a hill, how you can enter the site was a design challenge we solved with a unique side entry system. Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Our client wanted to take advantage of the expansive views but the one side was challenging because you were looking back out to the garage. So we designed nice, large windows on both sides, being mindful of what we were seeing out that way and exactly how the garage was positioned.  Spacecrafting Photography S... More

Project • By JMADPrivate Houses

Lake Cottage

 Lake Minnewashta is home to our coastal classic lakeside home. The first thing visitors will notice is the open and spacious main floor framed with beautiful, hand-crafted pine custom beams.The home is two stories, but we wanted the main floor to feel like a rambler. Details like wide-plank oak floors, a shiplap and limestone surround around the fireplace and a large open kitchen with a large custom blue island.  JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD The home also has a scullery kitchen/butler’s pantry directly behind the kitchen to keep the dinner preparation out of view while entertaining. The main floor has a large master suite with children’s rooms above, plus a... More

Project • By Bomori ArchitettiApartments

OLGA

OLGA is a renovation project of an apartment located within the ancient stables of Villa Pamphili, situated on the edge of the park. The project develops on two levels. The ground floor, with a small garden, houses the living area and study, and on the upper floor there is the sleeping area. Paolo Fusco Paolo Fusco Paolo Fusco Paolo Fusco Paolo Fusco Paolo Fusco The choice of materials and furnishings was carefully designed with and for the clients, achieving total harmony. Specifically, the material selected for the ground floor was chosen to create a seamless transition between the interior and exterior, making the space feel unified. A homogeneous material was used to highlight the steel elements and furnis... More

Project • By JMADHousing

Modern European

Situated on a large, private lot with wooded areas and water views called for a home that would embrace the land. In our Modern European home, we wanted to capture the beautiful views of the setting. Architecturally, the sequence and the volume changes of the individual spaces make it more interesting as you approach the house and walk through it. The resulting Modern European home, with a nod to traditional English Tudor homes, does just that. Landmark Photography Landmark Photography Topo LLC It has the massing of an English Tudor, the steep roofs and that stately feel, but it’s stripped down from other details like timber framing and other ornamentation. Large black metal windows, some stretching almost floor to cei... More

NewsNews • 7 Jul 2023

Rootstudio sets a dialogue between gastronomy and heritage in this cultural centre in Oaxaca, Mexico

In the historic centre of Oaxaca, Mexico, Rootstudio, a Mexico-based architectural laboratory, restores a former viceregal convent of Carmen Alto into a multipurpose gastronomic centre. The heritage recovery project layers the past, present and future of the Oaxacan gastronomic culture to create a contemporary yet timeless educational space. Lizet Ortiz The design seeks inspiration from the architecture of the existing convent structure, local culinary heritage, and endemic materials to create an enticing sensory experience that combines gastronomic traditions with sustainability. Lizet Ortiz Rootstudio seamlessly blends tradition and contemporaneity while adhering to the guidelines set by the Oaxaca Department of the Na... More

NewsDetail • 18 May 2023

Detail: Red brick and vaulted ceilings scrum together in the International Rugby Experience

The International Rugby Experience is an ambitious cultural project by London-based Níall McLaughlin Architects, built to honor the worldwide game of rugby. Located in the Irish city of Limerick (considered “the spiritual home of rugby”), the project embodies the ability of sport and architecture to revitalize a community. Nick Kane Níall McLaughlin Architects places a firm emphasis on the inventive use of building materials, and on the importance of the relationship between a building and its surroundings. These factors were pertinent to the planning and development of the International Rugby Experience, a project that was constructed over five years and completed in 2022. From the exterior, the 7-story... More

NewsNews • 12 Nov 2021

Traditional Barcelona building transformed into three contemporary apartments that retain the charm of Catalan architecture

Located in Barcelona’s Gracia district, this traditional two-storey building has been transformed by m-i-r-a architecture to include three contemporary apartments. Each unit has been carefully re-worked to provide modern living space while retaining the charm of the original Catalan architecture.  DEL RIO BANI Called ALBA, the building’s alabaster façade is features traditional stucco detailing and contrasting dark-brown windows, typical elements of a Gracia townhouse.  DEL RIO BANI Inside, spaces feel refreshed but not overdone as original features and shapes inspire the finished design. Floors are lined with traditional ceramic tiles and vaulted Catalan ceilings float overhead while original expose... More