Monthly Archives: July 2024

Brutalist Style Open Plan Apartment by Juliana Garcia Arquitetura

This apartment designed by Juliana Garcia Arquitetura is a renovation project located in the city of São Paulo. Among the client’s requested premises are the integration of the kitchen with the living room/TV area, the possibility of expanding the square footage of the social area, and its potential use for a home office. Phptography by Maíra Acayaba.

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Woorarra House by Rptecture Architects

The Woorarra House renovation project designed by Rptecture Architects embarked on a journey to transform an existing farmhouse into a luxurious family retreat, blending the charm of the original structure with modern amenities. Located in the picturesque Yarra Valley, the design aimed to capture breath taking vistas, harmonise with the surrounding wineries, and achieve a cohesive aesthetic. The central challenge was to balance the preservation of the traditional homestead feel with the integration of contemporary design elements. Photography by Impress Photography.

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Native Dog Cabin by Chindarsi Architects

Native Dog Cabin is a project designed by Chindarsi Architects. The site sits on a spur of land jutting out into the Southern Ocean between Bremer Bay and Dillon Bay. Enjoying ocean views to the east, south and west, it is surrounded by beaches and wild places. The peninsula was subdivided into large acreage lots in the early 1990’s and sold for residential development with restrictions on land clearing only to within small building envelopes to preserve the coastal landscape. Undeveloped, the site was purchased by the current owners some thirty years later. Photography by Photographica.

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Woodland Retreat by Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design

Woodland Retreat is a project designed by Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design. Nestled within the urban forest, this intimate hideaway is intended to weather quietly into surrounding canopies of elm and oak. New native and adapted plantings hug its compact footprint. The density of vegetation and its naturally weathering material palette anchor the home into its site. Photography by Whit Preston.

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Collingwood Residence by Rylie Fitzgerald

Collingwood Residence is a project designed by Rylie Fitzgerald. Urban elegance defines the Collingwood residence, a cosmopolitan haven for a family of seven. $500K budget decorated the 425sqm interior across level nine and ten, encompassing multiple sitting areas, kitchen, dining, retreats, main bedroom suite and children’s bedrooms. Photography by Northside Studio.

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Clarksville Infill by Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design

Clarksville Infill is a project designed by Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design. This new home, located in a historic district in downtown Austin, was designed to blend within the context of shade trees and bungalows. Its simple gable form, covered porch, exposed rafter tails, and compact scale fit seamlessly into its neighborhood and support the existing streetscape. Photography by Whit Preston.

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Louie Castle Sycamore Hotel by CCD

Louie Castle Sycamore Hotel by CCD. With construction commencing in 2008, the Louie Art Castle in Chengdu was designed by renowned French architect Anthony Béchu. Over a decade of meticulous crafting, it has nearly recreated one of the masterpieces of French classical architecture, the Château de Fontainebleau. Photography by TOPIA VISION.

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Higueras by Alfille Arquitectos

Higueras is a project designed by Alfille Arquitectos. This project involved the revitalization of a clubhouse within a housing complex. Originally built in the 1980s, the clubhouse served as a social center for residents, offering a pool, gym, and multi-purpose salon. Our design approach focused on creating a modern and flexible space that catered to the diverse needs of the community. Photography by Cesar Belio.

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Ridgecrest Residence by Clayton Korte

Ridgecrest Residence is a project designed by Clayton Korte. Perched on a hilltop in the West Lake Hills with a peek of downtown Austin, the Ridgecrest residence renovates and adds to a mid-century modern home, doubling its size. The 5,574-square-foot residence is designed to take advantage of the valley views and encourage seamless indoor and outdoor living experiences while using materials respectful of the place and details of the original 1970s home. Glazing along the south walls brings in abundant natural light and wraps around the outdoor living oasis with an existing pool and patio (floor-to-ceiling windows account for over 40% of the exterior). The living, dining, and kitchen are open concept and flow directly to the outdoor lounge, perfect for family gatherings and easy entertaining. Photography by Andrea Calo.

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Waterside by SAOTA and ARRCC

Waterside is situated in a nine-story beachside apartment building in Clifton, Cape Town, designed by SAOTA in 2009. Interior design studio ARRCC, in collaboration with Karen Stanek from KS Designs, had the task of merging three apartments over two levels.

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