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A Contemporary Extension Adds New Living Spaces And Natural Light To This Brick Home

February 24, 2023 Erin 0

North London architects XUL Architecture have sent us photos of their latest project, where they were tasked with renovating this three-story family home to completely enlarge the rear of the house while still allowing for plenty of natural light. The architects removed the existing conservatory and added a new rear extension with an integrated strip […]

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Clerestory Windows Invite The Light Into This Modern Home In Miami

January 23, 2023 Erin 0

SDH Studio Architecture + Design has designed a modern home in Miami, Florida, that features clerestory windows, allowing plenty of sunshine to fill the home. A series of floating concrete steps lead across a pond and guide visitors to the front door. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a glimpse of the interior. In the living room, dining […]

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A Glass Extension Adds Space And Light To This Home In London

April 23, 2020 Erin 0

Architecture firm Finkernagel Ross has designed a modern glass extension for the rear of a home in London, England. The new dramatic double-height frameless glass extension encapsulates the new family living areas and the first floor above. Structural silicone glazing has been used to draw maximum light into the extension and the existing home beyond. […]

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Before & After – A Modern Kitchen Remodel For A San Francisco Apartment

April 7, 2020 Erin 0

Maydan Architects designed a complete update for this San Francisco home’s kitchen to make it bright and modern. The kitchen before the renovation was a mix of dated materials, with multiple countertop materials, an arch above the stove, and built-in glass shelves. After taking the interior down to the bare studs, the architects were able […]

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A Built-In Window Seat For Quiet Relaxation

April 3, 2020 Erin 0

Batay-Csorba Architects recently renovated a house in Toronto, Canada, and as part of the updated interior, the window sill in the dining room was made larger to accommodate a built-in seat. Lined with wood and cushioned with sheepskin, the built-in window seat looks out to the tall trees in the garden. It’s an ideal place […]

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Livit Has Designed Birdbox, A Small Cabin For Humans

February 25, 2020 Erin 0

Torstein Aa, Norwegian designer and co-founder of Livit, has created Birdbox, a small adventure cabin for travelers looking for a unique experience, as well as a sense of freedom and calmness. The prefabricated standalone room is designed to bring the occupant closer to nature, and at the same time be small and light enough to […]

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SAOTA Completes A Modern House In An Alpine Setting In Switzerland

January 28, 2020 Erin 0

Architecture firm SAOTA has designed Villa Courbe, a modern house on a slope that overlooks Lac Léman in Switzerland. The exterior of the house features Zinc cladding, while lighting at night shows off the lines of the house, and guide visitors to the front door. The large pivoting front door clad in copper, has angles […]