Nestled off the shores of Gate Lake, outside of Montreal, Canada, you will discover a towering chalet nestled neatly at the edge of a majestic cedar wood forest. Yet this enchanted location is unencumbered by the lofty two-story home, as it feels as though it belongs there with the ease of the sloped roof seamlessly following the lines of nature’s path. Continue reading →

The Harrison Ave Apartment is an elongated space oozing beautifully of fundamental contemporary design, and brings simplistic sophistication to an everyday city dwelling.
Easily positioning itself as Boston charmer, this apartment is called home to a family of 4 and their 2 additional furry family members. And although that might seem like a lot of bodies to fit into a highrise, the clean lines and minimalistic furniture allow for easy movement throughout. Continue reading →

This 5-bedroom mini-mansion set in West London, England, was a partial remodel intended to maintain the private dwelling space as a separate entity, while making the public living area a deluge of modern charm. As an Edwardian UK original, tradition was decidedly maintained within the sleeping quarters, with only minor additions made to each room. But the space where the real living goes on is where new life was brought in the form of a contemporary extension. Continue reading →

Coined the “Y House”, this decadent residence would likely be better labeled the “Because House” …because it is simply spectacular and requires little explanation beyond the massive visual statement it makes. Situated in Golkoy, Bodrum, this Turkish delight is infused with modern design elements, while still harmonizing eloquently with the local Mediterranean culture. Continue reading →

The Ranch Re-Visioning project is a sprawling space boasting of 3000 square feet that is set in Cumberland, Maine, and houses a family of 3 quite comfortably.
With 1.1 acres at their disposal, the vision for this re-visioning was to capitalize on the beauty of the outdoors, and make the homes’ exterior reflect what waits within the interior. Tranquil timeless elegance. Which is exactly what the Fine Line Construction team delivered, and what the interior design team at Urban Dwellings capitalized on also. Continue reading →

The architects at YH2 did a marvelous job in creating these sleek spaces set in the wooded banks of Lake Superior; a short 90 minute drive from the Canadian city of Montreal, Quebec. YH2 definitely had their work cut out for them redesigning these contemporary holiday homes, but the result offers a variety of dwellings targeted towards homeowners who are looking to separate themselves from an urban lifestyle, and dine on the hardy depths of design and architecture these homes envelope. Continue reading →

New York is often referred to as ‘the greatest city on earth’, and although that opinion might vary among strangers, it is a truth that certainly resonates with local New Yorkers. That being said, one might begin to make that truth part of their own reality with a visit to The NoMad Hotel – not an average city hotel in any sense of the word. Continue reading →

Modern meets marvelous in this H67 Apartment Remodel by Studio Practice. Originally designed by Moshe Safdie for the 1967 World Exposition in Montreal, the iconic Habitat 67 is a beautifully composed apartment building, comprised of prefabricated cube-style dwellings, that offer those who call this haven home, a chic space to cohabitate within, with an outdoor terrace delivering nature to their doorstep. Continue reading →

Nestled within the Odesskaya Oblast area in Odessa, Ukraine, you will find this cute as a button apartment aptly titled: Le Petite Apartment – for it is truly “the small apartment”. But it definitely does not show up small in either it’s efficient design, nor it’s beautiful interiors. Continue reading →

Often when one thinks “lower level”, lower end also comes to mind. But in the case of this Basement Conversion in Tel Aviv, nothing could be further from the truth. With the assistance of Tamir Addadi Architecture, they were able to take this 915 sq. ft. windowless basement, and transform it into a bright and cheery space that offered two separate apartments for an intended single occupancy. Continue reading →