FGO/Arquitectura Designs a Contemporary Home in Merida, Mexico

This project, covering an area of 500 m2, is located in the city of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico and was completed in 2016. It was developed in an area with abundant vegetation, which the architects did their best to preserve, in order to obtain the maximum possible privacy for the homeowners. As a result, the green gardens are easily enjoyed from anywhere within the home. The project consists of three sections,..

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Japanese House Designed by CAPD Architects

This home is almost completely enveloped by the vegetation which surrounds it, and is perched at the edge of a still lake. Covering an area of 160 m2, it is located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and was designed by CAPD Architects in 2016. The home is surrounded by perfectly manicured green gardens, and it also has a small terrace overlooking the lake. In the second level, accessed by small stairs..

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Wanjing studio Remodels a Home in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

This building, a former old factory located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China and covering an area of 600 m2, was once in ruins and abandoned. It was completely remodeled and re-designed in 2016 by Wanjing studio, and turned into a habitable home. The change is simply spectacular! With concrete walls and beautiful wooden floors, this place came back to life and was transformed into a beautiful home full of light, comfortable..

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PAR Arquitectos Design a Home with Lake Vistas in Chile

This house is located in Rapel Lake, Las Cabras, O’Higgins Region, Chile. It was constructed in 2015 and covers an area of 138 m2. It was designed by PAR Arquitectos. Made of pine wood, it has two modules perpendicular to each other. One of them contains the social spaces: the kitchen, dining room, and living room. Meanwhile, the other module holds the private spaces, such as the bedrooms and bathrooms…

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Scott & Scott Architects Design a Cabin in the Snowy Wonderland of British Columbia

This cottage, inspired by the 1970s and designed by Scott & Scott Architects, is located in the mountainous area of Whistler, north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its location provides wonderful views of the mountains and Lake Green. A landscape of completely snow-covered pines, this setting is definitely a spectacle. The cottage is made of concrete walls and wooden ceiling, with an interior of combined wood and marble. The living..

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TA Dumbleton Architect Designs a House in the Hamptons, New York

Located in Bridgehampton, in the Hamptons, New York, USA, this impressive construction was designed by TA Dumbleton Architect. Surrounded by trees and green gardens that give privacy and create a relaxing atmosphere, this house designed as half-barn and half-loft combines both features perfectly, and makes a space where energy flows through it in a natural way. The spacious living room-dining room, with high ceilings and glass walls that allow light..

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Cutler Anderson Architects tucks Canadian home between rocky outcrops

This 805-square-foot cottage located in the Rocky Mountains of Canada was designed by Cutler Anderson Architects. It is embedded into the wild vegetation of the mountains. Its glass walls create a continuity effect, allowing the exterior to be integrated with the interior and allowing us to enjoy the wonderful views of the surrounding landscape, even while standing inside the cottage. A large living room, where the sofas are located facing..

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Summer House by Marte.Marte Architects

This structure, located in Weiler, Austria, and which was previously a farm house, was remodeled by Marte.Marte Architects. A stunning landscape full of green hills and beautiful houses surrounds it. In its interior, the most predominant material is wood, covering both the floors and the ceiling. Its walls are made of glass, which provides us with the perfect opportunity to continue enjoying the beautiful views of the green hills that surround..

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Mooseberry Design Creates an Apartment for a Student in Kiev

Apartment for a Student in Kiev by Mooseberry design (1)

On most university campuses, student housing can get pretty cramped. If you’ve ever done it for an extended period of time, then you’ve probably become something of an expert when it comes to living in and navigating a small space. Student apartments might not quite constitute actual “micro-living”, but some of them get pretty close! Some architects and designers out there, however, seek to remind us that just because you’re..

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A Tribeca Penthouse Restored by ODA New York

When talking about a penthouse in New York, what usually comes to mind is the image of a modern apartment, luxuriously decorated. This apartment, located on Hubert Street in TriBeCa, dates back to 1892 and was remodeled by ODA New York. Although contemporary details have been included in its restoration, certain details of the old building, such as its exposed brick walls, have been preserved to maintain its air of..

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