OBBA Designs a Holiday Bungalow in Rural Seoul

Stone houses often have something special that pleases many people – perhaps it is that characteristic warmth that seems to emanate from the materials used. The truth is that, in general, these homes have a special gift that drives us to fall in love with them, and this property is no exception. This bungalow, located in Ganghwa County, Incheon Metropolitan City, northwest of Seoul, South Korea, covers an area of..

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A Contemporary Renovation in Valencia, Spain

This wonderful renovated apartment, located in a historic building in the Ensanche de Valencia, Spain that dates back to the 20th century, is a faithful witness of one of the best periods of Valencian architecture. A spectacular exterior, where every detail is an important part of a whole, is the first thing that draws the eye in this project. The renovation was made by DOT PARTNERS Architecture Firm in 2016…

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A Unique Wooden Home in Kamakura, Japan

This peculiar project, covering an area of 144 square meters, is located in the city of Kamakura, Japan. It was completed by Watanabe’s Tokyo-based studio for a couple and their three children. The beautiful and traditional exterior of this house urges us to imagine what we will find once we are inside. Once there, we find that it is full of surprises and magnificent ideas that many of us will..

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Kirchplatz-Office+Residence by Oppenheim Architecture + Design

This historic farmhouse dating back to 1743 and with 2992 square feet was remodeled by Oppenheim Architecture + Design Architecture Firm in 2012. It is located in Muttenz, Switzerland and nowadays has the dual function of serving as an office for an architectural design company, provides community meeting space, and serves as a compelling link to a new adjacent private residence. In its exterior, it’s a wonderful building, in which..

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ON Architecture Refurbish a Building in Ulsan, South Korea

This small building, located in Ulsan, South Korea, was refurbished in 2015 by ON Architecture Inc. to convert it into several individual apartments. The structure is uncommon, and at its center are a set of stairs that practically divide it in two, while, at the same time, creating an open structure through which both air and light flow. In the first level, we find two large spaces, each one with..

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A Spot With Stunning Views Over the City

The most important point, or the highlight, of this loft is, without a doubt, the wonderful views it has over the city. The space, completely encased by glass walls, has a 360-degree view over the city – views that can be enjoyed from each of the rooms, and that ultimately are an immense added value that this apartment gets to enjoy. The living room is furnished with soft sofas that..

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refresh * design Creates a Contemporary Home in Brisbane, Australia

This multi-apartment project, located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, covers an area of 560 square meters, and was designed by refresh * design in 2016. Its exterior walls are done in white and use a material carved with a relief design consisting of small figures, all of which comes together to give a very striking and, at the same time, elegant touch. The unit, perfectly divided to keep both a quality..

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Loft 9b, a beautiful penthouse owned by Dimitar Karanikolov and Veneta Nikolova

This penthouse belongs to the architect Dimitar Karanikolov and the interior designer Veneta Nikolova and is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. They spent two years on the project, since they took care of the design of the furniture and experimented with materials and new finishes. In the center of the room, we can find a black structure with a door that reveals the bathroom. Ladders are settled around it, as are..

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Conti. Cert Arquitectos Design a Private Home on Modolell Street, in Barcelona, Spain

This wonderful apartment of matte wood floors and large, illuminated spaces is located in Modolell Street, in Barcelona, Spain. It was designed by Conti. Cert Arquitectos in 2016 and has a well-used living area of 250 square meters. The living room and dining room are separated by a beautiful white brick fireplace. In the living room, two comfortable and modern sofas face the fireplace. Behind them is a small balcony..

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Acanthus Clews Architects Remodel a Medieval Church in the Cotswolds, England

This renovation and extension of a building dating from the 15th century to create a multifunctional space was completed by Acanthus Clews Architects in the Cotswolds, England. This charming building, adjacent to a small cemetery that has been preserved after restoration, makes us move from the old to the contemporary in a few steps. The exterior of the old module shows high stone walls and windows of the time, a..

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