At national park the Hoge Veluwe (NL) lies an artistic incubator in the middle of nature: Buitenplaats Koningsweg. Dozens of artists and creative entrepreneurs live and work on this former barracks site. As part of a special project by the municipality of Arnhem, 11 folly's in the woods have been developed here as holiday stays. The central theme of the…
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The unique experience proposed by Territoire inspired the designers to develop an architectural response deeply influenced by its context. This led to a series of structures that are simple, yet varied; familiar, yet unusual. Immersed in nature, these site-adapted constructions provide rest, comfort, security, escape, and entertainment. Minimalist by design, the rustic installations integrate themselves in perfect harmony with their…
Clara Lleal INTERIORISTA presents Art Gallery House, built for artist and sculptor, Juanma Noguera, in Badalona, Spain. One of the challenges when it came to the layout of the project was to strategically integrate the sculptural works of the owner into the project. In short, the emerging concept was an Art Gallery house. In terms of general aesthetics, the idea…
Everden is a single family residence, new build construction. The brief was to create a home that felt unique and personal to the homeowners, unapologetically contemporary, while still having cues to the traditional ideas of “house”. What followed was a three story form, reading as stacked boxes, carrying the motif of “house” throughout the interior. While a gabled roof is…
Cherry Valley, a residence situated in Prince Edward County, two and a half hours east of Toronto. The site for this home offers both, starting with a meadow-like plateau upon entry, and then a ridge that quickly descends to the lakeshore. This seam became a focal point for one's experience of the site—a natural perch just below the tree canopy,…
Câpsula by i29 architects introduces a new wonderful typology of premium tiny houses to inspire new ways to live well. Superior tiny homes, simply featuring essentials. Slow Luxury In a complex world, architects advocate simplified and uncomplicated. Câpsula builds on the promise of advanced design where less is more. Distinctive tiny architecture, rich in bare essentials. Beautifully designed dwellings with…
A deep religious vocation and a robbery are the circumstances that gave rise to the fundamental decisions of this architectural project. During the design process, the future inhabitants of this house shared the experience of being victims of a robbery in their home while they were away. This situation made them feel exposed and vulnerable, especially considering that the neighborhood…
Discovered in 2020 the land located on a peaceful lake in Lanaudière was its owner’s ideal location to build their cottage. "Ghoche architecte" was commissioned to design the project and to oversee the construction, which was completed in May 2022. Integrated into the environment, modern, bright, and warm - these were the initial premises of the cottage intended for the…
Located in Emigration Canyon above Salt Lake City, the Wabi-Sabi residence, designed for a young family, celebrates a unique elevated canyon view with a rare and direct connection to nature. The design was conceived as an expression of both static and dynamic elements. It's referencing the relationships among the mountain, vegetation, and wildlife found on the site. The term ‘wabi-sabi’…
The inventive reconstruction of a tiny home into an ethereal urban refuge was built sustainably and economically to allow a longtime resident to remain in her tight-knit community. The complete transformation of this unassuming single-storey worker’s cottage in Toronto’s historic "Tiny Town" turned a run-down house into a luminous pandemic refuge. The client is a retired schoolteacher living on a…
Of a site on the edge of a Laurentian lake, this private residence is anchored and embedded on a sloping lot. The deployment of the volumes allows for a varied relationship with the landscape, offering panoramic and plunging views of the lake, of a tree, a wooded area, or the rocky cliff. It serves as a real observation post of…
Devil’s Glen is located on the Bruce Peninsula. It's a few hours north of Toronto. The design process began with an on-site picnic, where a discussion focused more on the natural elements of the site rather than the building. That conversation inspired the ethic of the project to come. The design began with two fixations. One having the house sited…
A sculpture of wooden cubes as a home for a family by Appels Architekten This family home expresses its inner life its context of seasons, light, and surroundings in a simple architectural figure. It distinguishes between private rooms and a generous open space for daily family life. All private rooms are composed of a sculpture of wooden cubes. Between them, the…
There are several emerging bathroom trends that are expected to become increasingly popular in 2023. From high-tech features to eco-friendly designs, here are some of the top bathroom trends to look out for in 2023. Smart Bathrooms With the rise of smart homes, it's no surprise that smart bathrooms are becoming more common. From motion-sensor lighting to voice-activated temperature control,…
Bathroom decor is an essential aspect of any home. It adds to the overall ambiance and style of the living space. The bathroom is a private space where we spend time every day, and having an aesthetically pleasing. Functional bathroom can make a significant difference in our daily routines. Let's talk about some of the key aspects how it can…
Oakhill is a single-family residence conceived by local architect studio, Matière Première Architecture. Designed to seamlessly integrate with the surrounding maple tree forest. The home faces eastward on a gentle slope. A wetland area to the east forms a natural clearing. While a rock outcropping to the west creates a steeper incline, shielding the residence from both dominant winds and…
The CAPO project, located in the Charlevoix region of Quebec, proposes an architectural approach that privileges the body’s movements in space. The residence roots itself in the site’s specific quality: a rocky cliff, perilous and at the limits of habitability. The project The CAPO project is designed according to a pre-existing organic path of circulation on the perilous site, initiating…
Snøhetta has been working with local, Norwegian entrepreneur Tom Bjarte Norland and Danish interior brand Vipp to develop a unique hotel on the edge of Lysefjorden on the Norwegian west coast. The Bolder project consists of four cabins lifted over the ground designed to harmonize in the best possible way with the surrounding nature and blur the lines between being…
The Three Summits home designed by NÓS brings together three generations within a vast mountainous domain. A return to the roots of collective domesticity through architectural primitivism. Rocky prisms and monumental roofs form a composition of voids, framing the pictorial landscape of the site in multiple inhabited tableaux. Artificial and natural gardens are thus mixed along topographic parcours, linking the three main pavilions and…
ISSADESIGN agency's experimental design offers a single-family house spread across several levels. The objective was to break free from traditional partitioned floors by playing on staggered floors and half-levels. That approach makes it possible to create large open rooms offering an interesting perspective between the various floors, inspiring a great sense of volume and space. Concept and strategies Located in…
Axolight, a lighting design company presented the new lighting solutions that go beyond the classical style conventions with their unusual shapes, and bring a breath of new air into the sector of lighting technology. Clearly inspired by abstract trends, Manifesto is a wall and ceiling lamp created by the Finnish designer Timo Ripatti. It is entirely made of metal with…
This modern house design example - a residence is a composition of volumes with soothing and balanced proportions which, on winter nights, sparkles through the woods like a guiding lantern. The architectural structure, facing a large mountain and a beautiful lake, is spread across three levels, totaling 420 sq.m. The pure ensemble presents itself discreetly by concealing its accesses and…
This small house structure, located in Bundoran Farm—a unique sustainable residential community on a working farm in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia. Is an art studio, an exercise room, and a place to practice and rehearse on the drum kit. In other words, a getaway from the owners’ busy city life. With the 2020 arrival…
The iconic and amazing bathroom collection ILBAGNOALESSI returns in a completely renewed look, the result of the evolution of materials and continuous technological research. ILBAGNOALESSI has represented a completely new approach to the design of the bathroom space since its debut twenty years ago. With a design by Stefano Giovannoni, it is one of the longest-running and most successful collections…
JMW architects and NVA interior design have realized the Modest Family Home in the center of Vlijmen. With a modest appearance on the facade, the house blends in with the surrounding village character. However, the new layout ensures optimal use of light and space The house has been designed to have an understated and modest family character, but also to…
The new owners of this 1950’s property aspired to renovate and revitalize the cottage into a 21st century home the A-frame cottage. Located near Montréal this unique structure sits on an evergreen forest, nearly touching the water. The owners engaged with a resourceful local architect studio Matière Première Architecture. The architects designed a series of spaces that promote its juxtaposition with the…
The renovation project was undertaken by Michele Perlini and shows the qualities of sintered stone in the kitchen. A few steps from Verona Arena stands Phil House, a 280m2 flat that in 2022 underwent interior and energy-efficient renovations carried out with due regard for its historical value, which is protected by landscape and monument constraints. The residence’s characteristics are still…
After 18 years, Canadian design studio Reigo & Bauer has relocated from bustling Toronto to greener pastures in rural Ontario. Founders and partners Merike and Stephen Bauer saw the possibilities for enjoying a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle among the natural beauty while remaining in close proximity to the city. Also - new professional opportunities presented by a fresh and different…
In the Swedish county Halland lies Restaurang ÄNG, neighboring and integrated into the local vineyard Ästad. Norm Architects realized a custom-designed interior design concept characterized by a selection of natural and refined materials. Inside the modern greenhouse, Norm Architects created a calm and tranquil retreat. It merges the existing rural architectural principles with the more contemporary experience of ÄNG. The…
“Nooch" - a new sofa by Piero Lissoni. It is a large connection of small pieces. If you combine them together, the collection becomes a huge family of different dynamic and endless solutions. Collection becomes a huge family of different dynamic and endless solutions. The name is in-between England and Asia. And it means bamboo labyrinth. "The structure of the…
In Ticciano, near Pisa, and the restyling of the Lake Orta Relais Villa Crespi, the Turin-based studio “lamatilde” has designed the new LAQUA Vineyard located in the small town of Casanova, between Pisa and Volterra. Theater is the core concept that brings the project to life with careful renovation work in search of the ideal dialogue between ancient and contemporary.…
Wood is the most sustainable building material and contributes relatively little to a building’s carbon debt. Architects at Opal design buildings exclusively following the Passive House principals. Their fundamental goal is to generate a net-positive effect on the environment, making wood their preferred material. Designed to replace a seasonal cottage on a south-facing lot wedged between the road and the…
Text by Vaidas Norkus Why so important to talk about open wardrobes in interior? Clothes have become full members of most families. Like pets, aquarium fish and exotic plants. Gok Wan producer a programme on clothing addiction, whispered to a hoarder on TV that women only wear about 20% of the clothes they buy regularly. This means that the remaining…
An exciting interplay of luxurious materials and simple forms is the common thread running through the interior of this penthouse. The design is inspired by the location and characteristics of the approximately 165 m2 living area and 380 m2 terrace area, including an outdoor sauna, whirlpool, and infinity pool. Penthouse located on the 9th and 10th floors of a new…
The Courtyard Residence resembles a rectangular origami of concrete and glass. The project’s ambition is a design of calm expression, heightened experience, and seamless function. Concrete geometry and bespoke glass apertures deliver privacy and prismatic delight. An understated street elevation with implied, layered volumes realizes a heightened sense of intrigue and wonder. If the streetscape view is largely private, the…
This residence Nestled on the south side of Mount Shefford (Québec, Canada), this residence is divided into three main volumes that follow the curves of the land. The volume that is slightly embedded in the mountain, on the rear façade, houses a ceramic workshop and a garage. A smaller volume is occupied by the master bedroom, its bathroom, and storage…
Location: Latphrao-Wanghin, Bangkok, Thailand Customer: Faosup family Completion Year: 2022 Gross Built Area (m²): 182 sq.m Creative Concept: AUN Design Studio Architectural Design: AUN Design Studio Interior Design: AUN Design Studio Photo credit: Wison Tungthunya & W Workspace After decades of living, studying, and working abroad alone, the owner wanted to come back to a home that facilitates his elderly mother…
Photo credit: Adrien Williams Apple Tree House, a family retreat located in the heart of Quebec’s Lanaudière region. The single-story glass house epitomizes ACDF’s sensitive architectural approach to fostering human connections with nature. Built on a 250,000 sq. ft. forested plot, the urban family wanted a modern home to enhance their communion with nature, both internally and externally. The Apple…
No bathroom is complete without towel hooks, a soap dispenser or liquid soap dispenser, a glass tray, toilet paper or brush holders. Let talk about three important accessories for bathroom. There is no strict list of how many and which accessories you need in a bathroom. One rule all interior design and architecture professionals will tell you - take accessories…
Ergonomics should definitely be the main criterion for selection. How to identify ergonomic furniture for children? It is a good idea to pay attention to the information provided by the manufacturers themselves about their furniture. Serious companies do not shy away from educating about ergonomics. Furniture brands invest huge sums of money not only in furniture production processes, unique patented…
Subtle, comfortable, and elegant. This is the language that the interior designer Susanna Cots selected for Maison Lumière. A bright penthouse with views of the heart of Barcelona, outstanding for the versatility of its spaces and a relentless pursuit of wellbeing. Two Duo ceiling lights sit over the dining table to provide a downward, soft direct light. This luminaire by Ramos & Bassols combines an external metal…
The Google search can be a little disappointing when you ask how to choose a washbasin. No specific and universal recipe is likely to be available. The washbasin is the central figure in the bathroom like leading actor in love story film. On the other hand, the choice of washbasins is really wide: different materials, dimensions, sizes, shapes and types.…
Vaidas Norkus "Which side of the bed do you sleep on?" - the designer asks in passing. And even though you weren't asked about your favourite colour of underwear, you felt a little uncomfortable again. You can understand why. Firstly, why would the designer care so much? You're not going to have a stormy night together, so what difference does…
Design firm Koto is known for its geometric modular homes, but is now offering architect-designed residences in its signature "Japandi" style. The home is designed to work with the surrounding landscape to form a sympathetic response to the stunning landforms, views, colours and tones in the North Uist landscape. These key objectives will be met by each and every following…
In 2016, Maruni launched the T&O series by British designer Jasper Morrison featuring a beautiful combination of solid wood and carbonated steel. This series became very popular and has been installed in many public spaces around the world due to its endearing design and functionality. "O Stool is in 3d machined solid wood and the stool mid and high have…
A "snow globe" that contains miniature objects and white particles imitating snow in a transparent liquid. It is a common ornament for enjoying the scenery of snow by shaking itself. When designing a new snow globe, consideration was given to make the scenery appealing and enjoyable for longer than simply in the moment of snow dancing, turning the process and…
You have already decided to install a wall-hung toilet in your bathroom. You like the visual benefits of a space, you're thinking of saving a few extra centimetres and want to implement more interesting interior design solutions. And finally, you want to spend less time on daily maintenance… Don't think that the design of the toilet and the flush button…
The global pandemic has forced people around the world to spend more time at home than usual. For many, the home has replacing the office, the classroom, the kindergarten, or the café. For many were a good opportunity to re-evaluate their home. It's functionality and comfort, especially in the bathroom, which is one of the most important functional areas of…
How can we choose furniture for this space in the home that meets individual needs, is high quality, aesthetic, affordable and yet… make the most of every centimetre? Here are a few tips from their latest bathroom furniture collections. Choosing bathroom furniture starts with… ceramics Bathroom furniture should be thought about as early as the choice of sanitary ware. Functional,…
Location: Saint-Elie de Caxton, Quebec, Canada Area: 140 m² Project end date: 2017 Yh2 design team: Karl Choquette, Marie-Claude Hamelin, Étienne Sédillot, Loukas Yiacouvakis, Construction: Construction Daniel Matteau Photo credits: Francis Pelletier A window on the lake: the very essence of the cottage. A warm, simple wood dwelling open to nature and a peaceful lake. The house stands on the site of…
A 4-story loft apartment that brings urban and minimalist style to an industrial building in the Barriera di Milano district in Turin. Casa MRGT marks a return to residential architecture for the studio, which specializes mostly in interior design for the hospitality sector. Created for a Canadian-origin car designer, the space was developed on 4 levels to fully leverage the vast…