BICOM Communications has a new home in Montreal, Canada. Jean de Lessard, the creative designer tapped to take on this monumental office renovation was certainly up for the job. The design scope of this project consists of a series of small houses positioned around several public spaces. The construction materials used for the houses are rigid in style but can be easily modified to allow for expansion within this growing company. Continue reading →

In the lush valley of an Austrian ski resort in Hinterglemm, a contemporary hotel exudes the warmth of a time worn chalet. Designed by GOGL Architekten, this boutique hotel of just over 5,000 sq.m. offers 17 suites in a five story traditional gable roofed building and 7 garden suites. Continue reading →

Here’s a perfect example of how to breathe new life in to a space that’s been masked with modifications over time. This pool house in Toronto lost its mid-century modern flair and has been reborn with playful style by +Tongtong Inc. Making the building multi-purpose benefits everyone from the owners to their short and long-term guests. Continue reading →

This innovative and award winning apartment is located in Barcelona, the 2nd largest city in Spain. The London based team at David Kohn Architects was tapped to redesign this iconic small space and they did an amazing job. This triangular shaped building resembles the legendary Flatiron Building in NYC, and cuts diagonally across the grid of Barcelona. David Kohn’s main goal of this redesign was to remove all interior cross walls to create one large space for two brothers who call this their holiday home. Continue reading →

Berlin is the home of this thoughtfully reconstructed historic home. The client’s choice in architect was none other than the vibrant Thomas Kroger of the firm TKA. On the outside, this home has retained its historic elegant facade. Upon entering this stately home, I am awestruck by its thoughtful partnership of old world details and contemporary aesthetics. The paired down palette of color, detail and finishes all add up to a sophisticated yet understated combination that simply works. Continue reading →

Having been a fan of the mid century modernist era for the past two decades, I was delighted to discover this home in Berlin’s famous Hansaviertel district. Continue reading →

Located on the tiny island of Astypalaia, which is part of the chain of the Dodecanese islands of Greece, sits the incredible Pylaia Boutique Hotel. The Pylaia houses 26 rooms, each of which has been designed for maximum comfort. All rooms and suites have private balconies that overlook the Aegean Sea. Continue reading →

The location of this apartment renovation is in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, a neighborhood filled with fashionable cafes, boutiques and galleries. The design team at Septembre was hired to spearhead this remodel. This 75 sq.m apartment reminds me of a lovely box of chocolates, each room has a distinct flavor and texture. As we enter, it is evident that the design aesthetic was to fulfill the homeowner’s quest for individuality. Continue reading →

This photographer’s loft, located in a former manufacturing plant on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, provides a seamlessly divided space for this homeowner’s commercial and residential requirements. The project team of Michael Chen and Kari Anderson has created a carefully edited and purpose driven abode. Michael Chen is a master at creating cleverly hidden storage spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Continue reading →

Nothing enlivens a home like natural light. Combine that with more elbow room and you have an enlightened transformation. This Melbourne terrace house received just that and more. Designed by Sanders & King, what began as a project to improve the main living areas expanded in to additions of a bedroom and bathroom as well. Even the main bedroom suite repurposed a verandah in to an office and bath. Continue reading →