Soft modern design in a classic shell in Stockholm
Soft, warm, elegant, modern – such associations are evoked when looking at the photographs of this bright apartment in an old house in Stockholm. Designers have created a calm and relaxing space while filling it with interesting, trendy furniture
Straddling a line between kitsch and calm, Kiev’s Thailand Hi offers a truly authentic take on the inimitable energy of the Land of Smiles…
Traversing Thailand from Chiang Rai to Phangan, meeting locals and even bringing a chef back for a stamp of authenticity, new Kiev restaurant, Thailand Hi, lets its locals experience the aromas, flavours and colours of the Southeast Asian country
bjarke ingels group’s copenhill energy plant photographed by hufton + crow
copenhill, the bjarke ingels group -designed waste-to-energy plant that doubles as a sports complex, has been documented in new images by hufton + crow . the architectural photographers took the atmospheric images while recently shooting in copenhagen . copenhill,
Plant a unique indoor garden with this modular living wall kit from Horticus
Designed by Horticus, these modular living walls offer a stunning way to reconnect with nature by creating a vertical hanging garden indoors, no matter how small the space. The flexible system is completely adaptable, with a modular, hexagonal steel
wiercinski studio recycles 23 shipping containers to build a cultural center in poznan
in poznan, poland, wiercinski studio has used timber boxes and recycled shipping containers to define a temporary public space. designed for the kontenerart arts and culture initiative in 2019, the project occupies an area between the city’s old gasworks
Dark accents and blue living room: stylish and cozy apartment in Stockholm (80 sqm)
In the interiors of this Swedish apartment , the designer decided to play on dark contrasts that look so attractive. Our favorite room is the black and white dining room with an aged wooden cupboard, black table and stucco
Arches, pastel colors and gold accents: delicate modern apartment in Paris
This lovely Parisian apartment has a very light and playful atmosphere. Pastel colors and gold accents look gentle and at the same time modern, on the other hand, this combination winds subtle retro notes, which certainly adds a twist
Outdoor Cinematic Experience at its Luxurious Best: Stay Entertained at Home
The world has changed dramatically in the last few months and 2020 has completely changed direction of the way we work, relax and even celebrate holidays! Everything seems to be confined and stepping beyond the borders of our homes
studio puisto designs space of mind, a modular lightweight cabin
studio puisto has completed a new modular cabin dubbed space of mind on a remote mountainside in porvoo, finland. highlighting flexibility, the cabin can be adapted to a variety of different uses — from a spare bedroom to a
This Exquisite Extension With a Zigzag Roof Was Made Possible by Neighborly Collaboration
View 26 Photos In London, architect Julia Hamson transforms the dark, cramped kitchen of her Victorian terrace house into a flexible gathering space. When London architect Julia Hamson founded her studio 4 S Architecture in early 2020, her first
Why Choose Modular Construction?
As every professional in the building industry knows, construction can be a costly and endlessly time-consuming endeavor. Delays are almost more frequent than on-time construction, and can be induced by extensive bureaucratic requirements, weather and other unexpected circumstances, inadequate
28 Invitingly Quiet Spots in Which to Collect Your Thoughts
This photo series is designed to give you a coffee-break escape. Take five minutes for yourself and dive into these dream schemes. Whether you live in a busy household or just want to escape from your screen, there’s a
mantra’s trompe l’oeil murals transform buildings into larger-than-life butterfly display cases
french street artist mantra transforms building façades around the world into trompe l’oeil murals depicting larger-than-life butterflies . the hyperrealistic public artworks render insects, usually moths and butterflies, in scientifically accurate detail, while each piece features species native to
Housing meets industrial heritage at Make Architects’ Asta House in London
The reimagining of an office building in central London by Make Architects, Asta House, combines contemporary housing and 1950s industrial heritage Photography: Jack Hobhouse Working with Derwent London, Make Architects has completed the full reimagining of an existing central
Calm modern design of an open-plan apartment in Moscow
At first glance, it seems that this home is quite simple and straightforward, but upon closer examination, you understand how competently and skillfully each item is selected. Designers of Suite Home Interiors have created a calm and relaxing space
How Can We Create Accessible Green Spaces in Our Urban Areas?
As one of the few places to where we can safely retreat, green spaces have gained a new significance during the pandemic. While some countries are already well ahead of the curve in ensuring that a minimum of green
ΜΕΣΟΤΟΙΧΙΕΣ is a social housing concept composed of 23 parallel party walls
as part of an international competition, leonidas papalampropoulos and georgia syriopoulou have designed a social housing concept for larnaca, cyprus . the project, which took 2nd prize, is called ‘ΜΕΣΟΤΟΙΧΙΕΣ’ or ‘party walls’, and it seeks to combine two
Luke Edward Hall stirs print and colour inside Hotel Les Deux Gares in Paris
A clashing mix of pea-green walls, leopard-print furnishings and candy-striped beds feature in this hotel that British designer Luke Edward Hall has completed in Paris . Hotel Les Deux Gares is tucked down a narrow street in Paris' 10th
23 Ways to Upgrade Your Desk When You Don’t Have a Home Office
This photo series is designed to give you a coffee-break escape. Take five minutes for yourself and dive into these dream schemes. If you work from home a lot, but have been confined to the kitchen table or your
adam miklosi upgrades IKEA products with open-source 3D-printed accessories
budapest-based designer adam miklosi has introduced a collection of open-source 3D-printed accessories, aiming to upgrade pre-existing IKEA products. dubbed ‘uppgradera’ the series modifies the original designs to improve their efficiency, or even propose a new, unorthodox use. the ‘uppgradera’
Green apartment with irregular layout (68 sqm)
Absolutely all walls of this Swedish apartment are green – an unusual and bold, but very effective design solution. The irregular layout makes this housing even more special, as the rooms are not square, but of complex, uneven shapes.
Chic modern apartment with retro touches in Paris (75 sqm)
French studio heju was tasked with transforming an outdated 70s standard apartment into a bright and light contemporary home with a playful mood. The designers approached the renovation with enthusiasm but tried to preserve the original soul and character
CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati Designs New Workplaces, Addressing Post-Pandemic Challenges
CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati has created a pilot project for Sella Group’s Open Innovation Center in Turin, Italy, addressing post-pandemic challenges. The new workplace design features automated desk sanitizing, collaborative digital platforms, and smart windows to ensure health, safety, and
Ten modernist architecture highlights in London’s Metro-land
Joshua Abbott has written A Guide to Modernism in Metro-Land to highlight the modernist architecture in the northwestern suburbs of London. Here he selects ten of the most interesting examples. A Guide to Modernism in Metro-Land focuses on 200
How to Move Your Washing Machine Out of the Kitchen
Freeing up kitchen storage space, reducing noise in an open-plan room, having laundry facilities closer to the areas where clothes are removed… There are plenty of reasons to consider shifting your washing machine from your kitchen to a more
This Tall and Slender Micro Home Takes Up Less Land Than Two Cars
Ana Rocha Architecture’s Micro House Slim Fit is a 538-square-foot home that can slot right into forgotten city lots. "I believe that, in the Netherlands, we should intensify the existing infrastructure instead of allowing cities to spread more and
A Hidden Fireman’s Pole Is Just One of This Portuguese Home’s Many Delights
View 26 Photos Balancing the need for privacy with a neighborhood connection, this introspective residence in Lisbon invests in useful—yet playful—details. The Bartolomeu Dias Building is down the street from the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower, both UNESCO
Japanese Soaking Tubs: Modern Bathroom Luxury at its Trendy Best
The spa-style bathroom is increasingly a popular choice among homeowners who are looking for ways to relax and rejuvenate right at home. And every modern spa-inspired bathroom needs a fabulous freestanding bathtub at its heart! The first two decades
Bermonds Locke hotel in London evokes sunny California deserts
Mirage-like mirrored ceilings and cacti-filled planters are some of the features that interiors studio Holloway Li has incorporated in this hotel in London , which is meant to echo California deserts. Bermonds Locke is located at the heart of
Bright and stylish studio apartment with brick wall in Goteborg (37 sqm)
This small Swedish apartment originally had a rather non-standard and uncomfortable layout with a walk-through kitchen and a tiny bathroom at the end of a narrow corridor. But the designer was able, with the help of decor and skillful
PERI builds the first 3D-printed residential building in germany
PERI is building Germany’s first 3D-printed residential building in beckum, north rhine-westphalia. featuring a two-story detached house with approximately 80 square meters of living space per floor, the house is being built with a 3D construction printer. ‘3D construction
large sliding door merges exterior & interior of ‘south house’ in the netherlands
dutch architecture studio woonpioniers has realized ‘south house’; an environmentally-friendly residence situated in almere, the netherlands . the triangularly shaped dwelling has been designed to consider current environmental issues, like global warming, along with the seasonal changes and the
Hub Living: Victorian Terraced House Turned into 11 Custom, Clever Bedsits
There are many different ways in which old homes can be renovated and extended to give them a new lease of life. In the last few years we have seen classic residences being given a new lease of life
Small apartment with character and art pieces in Stalinist skyscraper in Moscow
Despite the fact that this home is located in the famous Stalinist skyscraper in the center of Moscow with characteristic high ceilings and windows, the apartment itself was far from the idea of an ideal dwelling. The odd layout
julien de smedt joins forces with othalo to build housing from recycled plastic
julien de smedt , founder of JDS architects, has joined forces with a othalo , norweigan start-up that has developed a patented technology that makes it possible to produce building elements from 100% recycled plastic . coinciding with world
The kitchen is probably your home’s most important room, so it’s critical that you get its design right. Discover how to do so today…
Photo, Creatv Eight. It might seem like a daunting task, but planning and designing the most important room in your home can be an exciting time. Inspiration sites and platforms such as Pinterest flood us with images and ideas,
Wonderful country house of a designer in Denmark
This home in the suburbs of Copenhagen is gorgeous in every detail. First, there is a history behind it that is perfectly preserved in traditional architecture as well as stunning stucco molding throughout the house. Secondly, the interior space
How Demand for Home Professionals has Risen Following Lockdown
Professionals on Houzz benefited from a growth in demand in August following the easing of lockdown, which saw many people spending more time at home. Design and renovation pros received 102% more project leads this August than they did
Landmark conversions:iconic former company buildings across London being transformed into hundreds of new homes
The headquarters of Britain’s leading companies have traditionally been a showcase of their wealth and success over decades, displaying some of the finest architecture of their time. In prime locations, their generous interiors and entrance halls of height and
12 shades of pink make up the ‘minimal fantasy’ apartment in madrid by patricia bustos
designer patricia bustos has conceived a ‘minimal fantasy’ in the heart of madrid as an all-pink color expanse that immerses guests and residents in a surreal and saturated space. the renovation of this vacation rental is both practically distributed
This rustic Ibizan finca is an creative island idyll – The Spaces
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Mayor of London Launches Housing Design App to Transform Construction
In order to assist the city of London and encourage constructions after Covid-19, the Mayor of London , with tech-led design practice Bryden Wood and leading residential consultancy Cast , have launched a new version of the housing design
Tiny Offices: Extensions Separating Home from Workspaces
Working from home comes with a flexible schedule, not to mention savings on travel costs, and you can be closer to family. But distractions can make working from home inefficient. It becomes critical to separate the spaces used for
Beautifully Renovated Victorian Terraced House Blends Art Deco with Steampunk
If you love a mix of eclectic brilliance, art deco influences and a restrained Steampunk appeal thrown into the mix, then the beautifully renovated Steampunk House in London is the one for you. Revamped and carefully renovated by Bradley
Turn the Garage into a Fabulous, Functional Home: Brilliant Conversions that Wow!
We are always on the search for new ideas that help change the old into the new and bring new possibilities to existing spaces. Generally, it is the attic and the basements that are often transformed into fabulous living
Hidden London Mews House revealed at Chelsea Barracks
Architects William Smalley and Ben Pentreath collaborate on ‘hidden’ Mews House at Chelsea Barracks in London Forming part of the Chelsea Barracks development in West London, a new, ‘hidden’ mews house has just been unveiled, courtesy of a collaboration
A Beginner’s Guide to Loft Conversions
Whether it’s to add a new bedroom suite, create self-contained accommodation for guests or an au pair, or set up a home office, converting a loft into a habitable space has become a hugely popular way to add more
Cozy one-bedroom apartment with dark floors and gallery of posters (55 sqm)
In the living room of this cozy one-bedroom apartment in Sweden, the main attraction is the poster gallery above the sofa. She is a great color accent and a corner of life in this generally beige space. Interestingly, the
How Small Can A Home Be? A Glimpse into the Smallest Houses in the World
Sheltering is a fundamental issue in Architecture. The ways of living and interacting with the space in which we spend our daily lives is an everlasting debate in the field, which is committed to providing a better quality of
Will These Be the Top Design Trends of 2021?
The September 2020 edition of the Maison & Objet trade fair, which usually takes place in Paris, France, was this year transformed into a digital conference (the Digital Fair, September 4-18), hosted on its year-round digital platform, Maison et
Seven wooden kitchens that offer a different take on timber
Wood has long been used to create kitchens , but architects and designers are finding subtle ways to reimagine the material in the cooking space. Interiors reporter Natasha Levy selects seven standout examples. Spruce-wood cupboards inset with subtle grooves
7 Designers’ Ideas for Adding Character to Your Bathroom
The bathroom packs a lot of function into what is often a small space. As such, there’s an understandable temptation to keep it clean-lined and sparse. However, if you’re craving some personality in your washroom, there are plenty of
Urban Acupuncture: Regenerating Public Space Through Hyper-Local Interventions
Urban acupuncture is a design tactic promoting urban regeneration at a local level, supporting the idea that interventions in public space don’t need to be ample and expensive to have a transformative impact. An alternative to conventional development processes,
How one Victorian terrace conversion is a lesson in modern design
Full of surprises, Simon and Victoria Proctor’s home in Shepherd’s Bush, where they live with children Max, 14, and Phoebe, 19, appears from the outside to be an unassuming Victorian terrace house. Once you’re inside, however, it changes character.
Tiny Pop-Up Provides Small Living and Workspace Solutions with Amazing Modularity
We currently live in uncertain times with a global pandemic altering the way we live and keep us captive in our own homes for majority of the time. We have come to accept this as the ‘new normal’; even
Studio apartment with red bedroom for young couple in Moscow (44 sqm)
Different styles and techniques in one open space – this is what the design of this small apartment for a young couple in Moscow is like. Concrete ceilings and a glass partition are a reference to the loft style,
The rise of ‘broken plan’ living:
They’re calling it “broken plan”. With more of us now working from home, possibly for the long term, households want personal space for office, study and leisure — so Londoners are carving up their old open-plan homes into personal
Vibrant, Fun and Inspired by the 60’s: Luscious Apartment in Greece
The historic and beautiful port city of Thessaloniki is a perfect place to relax, rest and rejuvenate and has been popular with tourists forever now. It is in this lovely port city that one finds the exquisite and exuberant
Green Kitchens Are Having a Moment
Kitchen trends come and go. For a while, homeowners favored a gleaming white, sparkling-yet-sometimes-sterile blank canvas of Carrara marble countertops and slick subway tiles. More recently, we saw the rise of that fad’s polar opposite—the black kitchen . But
New London Awards shortlist:former army barracks and brick apartment blocks among Best Housing Scheme 2020 contenders
Small, simple, elegant and contemporary brick apartment blocks, that suit their surroundings and have easy access to green space and amenities, are being held up as the best examples of residential design and construction in the New London Awards
van ommeren architecten realizes 8-story warehouse residential complex in the netherlands
on the border of haarlem’s historic city centre, in the netherlands , van ommeren architecten (VOA) has realized ‘de scheepmaker’, a new residential complex building. the 8-story structure makes for a great new addition to the dutch skyline, looking
Best Cart-Style Open Islands for the Small Kitchen: Smart Space Savers
We are always looking to save space around our home; even if we do not happen to live in a small or modest residence. The general tendency among us is to fill up the empty space around us with
Vaulted ceilings, earthly tones and Scandinavian touches: renovated old apartment in Barcelona
Looking at the ceilings of this apartment , you can easily understand that the housing is located in Barcelona – the famous Catalan vaults are an important architectural feature of this region of Spain and are known throughout the
An $8.3 Million London Home Designed by David Adjaye Is On the Market
From the outside, Lost House in London’s King’s Cross neighborhood lives up to its name: Designed by Ghanaian-British starchitect David Adjaye , it sits in a former delivery yard and can be easily missed by passersby. The industrial façade,
Unusual colors and solutions in design of Victorian house in Dublin
The unusual design of this old Victorian mansion in Dublin reveals the signature style of Kingston Lafferty studio (we posted about them before ) – unexpected and bold colors in a classic house. Designers are far from traditional stereotypes
Mix of French and Japanese details in design of Dannish apartment (110 sqm)
A young couple from Denmark has designed a home inspired by the cultures of different countries. The hostess lived in Japan for several years and brought many outlandish things from local flea markets: for example, Japanese figurines, a traditional
Modern apartment with nostalgic touches in the heart of Kyiv, Ukraine
The owner of this apartment lived in Berlin for some time but recently decided to return to Kyiv and bought an apartment in the Stalin era house in one of the central districts of the city. Having a great
How to sell a house in three months:new tech platform Offr cuts average time it takes to sell in half
Alamy Stock Photo A property revolution is promised for London from this month, in the shape of Offr, a tech platform that can facilitate wholly online transactions. Appearing as a button on estate agents’ websites and free to use,
London restaurant Tavolino is a trattoria designed for locals – The Spaces
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Elegant and warm Paris: modern apartment in the center of French capital
Architect Felix Millory is only 31, but has already managed to loudly declare himself in the design world of the French capital. His style of decorating Parisian homes in old Haussmann buildings is more modern, sophisticated and minimalistic, but
from a le corbusier rooftop, space invaders take over marseille
french street artist , invader , took over marseille during the summer. known for his cleverly placed mosaics in 8-bit video game aesthetic, the artist moved his studio to MAMO — a contemporary art center located on the rooftop
23 Ideas for Lighting Your Hallway
This photo series is designed to give you some coffee-break inspiration. Take five minutes for yourself and enjoy browsing these enviable spaces to get ideas for your own home. Illuminating the entrance to your home can be tricky, with