Monthly Archives: June 2021

The Penthouse at Smith Tower by Graham Baba Architects

Built in 1914, the Smith Tower was the tallest structure west of the Mississippi upon its completion. No expense was spared in the construction of this ambitious 462-foot-tall building, with interiors finished in rich materials and ornate detailing. Today, this iconic figure in the Seattle skyline houses offices and commercial spaces topped by an observation deck on the 35th floor, and above that a one-of-a-kind two-story penthouse apartment tucked into the pyramid-shaped peak. The Penthouse at Smith Tower is a project designed by Graham Baba Architects. Photography by Tim Van Asselt

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Colossus Apartment by YODEZEEN

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The Colossus Apartment project designed by YODEZEEN is a space for a young man who enjoys an everyday view of Kyiv’s historic downtown from the height of the 19th floor. The apartment is located in the residential complex “Skyline” of the green Pechersk district, which is rapidly being built up now. The entire apartment, 127 square meters, is occupied by a master bedroom with an adjoining bathroom, a dressing room, a guest bedroom with a bathroom, and a kitchen combined with a living room. Our client fully trusted the vision of our designers. Therefore the project was executed as it was envisioned: including the choice of pedestals and lamps. Photography by Andrii Shurpenkov.

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Apartment RJ by RUA 141 + Zalc Arquitetura

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The second home of a family from Acre, Apartamento RJ, with a project by Rua 141 Arquitetura + Rafael Zalc, has the premise of welcoming its residents when they are in the city. São Paulo, the 70m² property underwent a renovation that ensured new use of the spaces and the inclusion of furniture and objects that are co-protagonists of the project, valuing national design. Photography by Nathalie Artaxo.

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Floating Walls by Crest Architects

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Floating Walls is a project designed by Crest Architects. Nestled in the back drop of a metropolis, this residence promises an escape from the city life. The plot for this house sits in a densely populated locality. The major concern was finding an intimate space in the crowd and arriving at a visually engaging structure amidst the chaotic background. The client’s brief called for a simple and a spacious Vaastu compliant house for a family of five. Photography by Shamanth Patil J.

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Camp Frio by Tim Cuppett Architects

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A multi-family compound rises from a remote, grassy valley on the bank of the Frio River deep in the Texas Hill Country. The goal for this project designed by Tim Cuppett Architects was to create shelters with an environmental experience unique to its place where Summer madness gives way to Winter stillness. Where city life and digital stimulation are replaced by the experience of feeling a cool breeze or snuggling up to a warm fire. Photography by Paul Finkel, Whit Preston.

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Kenny Street House by Chan Architecture Pty Ltd

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Located on a former farmland site in Balwyn, the Kenny Street House designed by Chan Architecture Pty Ltd is a unique project in that the site is a relatively large, flat site surrounded by much smaller houses in the middle of suburban Melbourne. The new house makes reference to its agricultural origins via its’ barn-like external form and its’ location towards the centre of the site, similar to the location of the original homestead. Photography by Tatjana Plitt.

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Garner Pool & Casita by Elizabeth Baird Architecture & Design

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This project, designed by Elizabeth Baird Architecture & Design for a creative couple and their two children, converted a non-descript backyard into an outdoor living space with a pool and new freestanding casita building for additional living and entertaining space. The site, nestled in the Zilker neighborhood, presented many development challenges, including a protected tree as well as impervious cover and height restrictions. Photography by Andrea Calo.

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Mavis House by Altereco Design

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Mavis House is a contemporary and minimal renovation designed by Altereco Design that transformed a post war brick house into an expansive family home situated in Yarraville. Photography by Jade Cantwell.

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Island Rest by Strom Architects

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‘Island Rest’ designed by Strom Architects is our response to our client’s brief for a contemporary family holiday home. Situated on a beautiful Isle of Wight creek, ‘Island Rest’ sits on a spacious site with direct access to the water and views of the Solent beyond. Photography by Nick Hufton, Al Crow.

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The Naked House by Whittaker Parsons

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The Naked House is a project designed by Whittaker Parsons. The sustainable re-birth of a 3-bedroom Victorian London terrace for a young family, completed in 2020, just in time for the UK lockdown. Whittaker Parsons has created a beautiful, functional space that the clients love, offering them sanctuary in the middle of the Medway Conservation Area in East London. Photography by Jim Stephenson.