I dream of renovating a top floor apartment tucked under dramatically sloped metal-sheathed roofs. On the southwest coast of Sweden, this small – less than 100 sq.m. – attic home is brilliant with inspiration. When they made the purchase, the owners were impressed with the potential of the sixth floor space though not its current execution. Of course, there is nothing like removing all of the interior walls to achieve a true sense of design freedom. Additional roof framing picks up where the former walls left off. Continue reading →

Some of today’s best houses are inventive renovations. A beautifully executed redesign is more than a sight to behold, it is synchronicity in motion. The collaborative design team of Francisco Serradilla, Olivia Moore, Voon Wong and Ping-Kern Ng of VW+BS Architecture and Design were hired for this project. Continue reading →

This 5th floor Parisian apartment is a showcase of minimalism and focus. Designed for an art lover by Swan Architectes, it’s also a model of using natural light to enhance volumes and art. Continue reading →

I can’t resist a 17th century stone villa restored to glorious understated luxury. The two story structure of stone walls and clay tile roofs create an impenetrable protective cocoon. From the moment you step through the grand stone Romanesque arched entrance and massive wooden doors, you feel a sense of calm envelop you. Polished concrete slabs are cooling in the Majorcan heat. Yet the warmth they collect in the day radiates back to you in the evening. Continue reading →

I can’t think of a more beautiful way to drift off to sleep than on a gently rocking boat. This floating home located in Holland is a testament that by utilizing a simple shape artfully, it can be redesigned into a creative structure. Black stained red cedar is the exterior envelope that wraps this home. Local building codes restrict two story buildings, resulting in a clever design by which the architects at Piet Boon built the bedrooms and basement below the water line. Continue reading →

Imagine a roomy home for two families to celebrate and enjoy holidays together. This country home outside of Montreal, designed by YH2 Architects, may be just what you need. Set on a rolling site, it burrows in and rises above, taking full advantage of the wide open spaces and views. Continue reading →

The design team of Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Ronn of Norm Architects are the dynamic duo behind the design of this stunning 84 sq.m. penthouse renovation in Copenhagen, Denmark. The exterior facade fits into the traditional architecture of the area, but as you enter the home, the unexpected awaits you. A stunning palette of black and whiten home that is remarkable in its simplicity and awakens your senses to new heights. Continue reading →

An 1870s Portland private office gets a timeless update by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. The client chose a deep dark historic attitude that’s apparent immediately in the two story lobby. Continue reading →

In the Laurentian Mountains in Montreal, Canada, La SHED Architecture embedded a modern home with singular clarity and resulting richness. The house springs from the clients’ desire to build with the utmost respect for and all-out proximity to the natural wonders outside. Continue reading →

This storefront home in Montreal embraces city life at ground level. Designed by Anne Sophie Goneau, it is very public and very private at the same time. With a common list of maximizing space and day light, these home owners discovered raw original details that became major players in the design. Continue reading →