Living Room Takes Advantage Of Surrounding Views

Living Room Takes Advantage Of Surrounding Views

Architecture Larvik Norway

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Anchored to a rocky landscape in Larvik, Norway, this glass-walled home was especially designed as a weekend retreat for an interior architect, an artist and their two children. Designed by the architects at Lund Hagem, the site, accessible only by boat, is located within 16 feet of the water’s edge on a small island which boasts magnificent views. Optimizes Space and Light Residential Complex in Bucharest

The approximately 800-square-foot project named Cabin Lille Arøya is supported by stilts (solid galvanized steel columns built into the rock) and consists of two volumes. The lower volume accommodates the bedrooms and bathrooms, while the taller one shelters the kitchen, dining and living room. “The new volumes sit naturally with the existing landscape and allow for free circulation and use of the surrounding areas,” the architects said. “The building seeks to enhance the qualities of the site and make use of areas that originally had no value.”

The living room takes advantage of surrounding views thanks to floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors. Concrete finishes were paired with wooden flooring and metal fittings, for a “raw” effect, in tune with the landscape. Wooden decks clad in pine span the length of the sleeping area with a stairway that can take inhabitants up to the roof. [Photography by Alexandre Westberg]

Optimizes Space and Light Residential Complex in Bucharest

Optimizes Space and Light Residential Complex in Bucharest

Apartments Bucharest Romania

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Located in a newly built residential complex in Bucharest, Romania, this 538 square-foot home, named Apartment No. 3, optimizes space and light. Bogdan Ciocodeica & Diana Rosu teamed up to design a cozy apartment that offers both aesthetic harmony and functionality.

space as comfortable as possible, to create a positive state of mind and that homey feeling everyone. The layout is subtly divided in two, with the kitchen, dining and living spaces located on the left, and the bedrooms and bathrooms situated on the right. From the living room couch, one can see all the other areas of the house the dining place, the bedroom and the kitchen.

A metal-framed room divider separates the bedroom and living area, providing quality soundproofing, while the white curtains add a stylish, fluid touch to the overall design scheme. “We paid special attention to the interior lighting which adapted to every corner, creating a dynamic, stenographic atmosphere,”

Toy House in Brazil Features Fun on Every Floor

Toy House in Brazil Features Fun on Every Floor

Architecture Brazil Sao Paulo

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Pascali Semerdjian Architects designed the Toy House in São Paulo, Brazil. The 2,659-square-foot play area was built next to the owner’s home especially for entertainment — of children and adults alike.



“The project was conceived as a huge play place for a growing family, designed to be a home for the children’s toys and a venue for parties and events,” the architects said. “The discrete entrance opens up with an invitation to play. A staircase leads visitors to choose among three different levels.”





The lower level houses a large TV room for video game and movie sessions, with an integrated kitchen. Sliding doors open to the outside, where a slide can be found under the stainless steel staircase. On the main floor, modern colorful modular furniture echoes the creatively shaped built-in shelving.

On the upper level, the architects envisioned a flexible metal capsule with remote-controlled shutters. “The space can expand to become bigger or smaller, isolated or opened, and can be easily dismantled in the future,” the developing team said.

A tower gate and a pink rope bridge add to this playful residence, while works of art by famous Brazilian artists bring character to the design scheme. [Photos and information provided by Pascali Semerdjian Architects]

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Rustic Renovation Celebrates Minimalism in Canada

Rustic Renovation Celebrates Minimalism in Canada

Architecture Canada

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Scott & Scott Architects completed North Vancouver House, a rustic renovation of a 1950s post-and-beam house in Canada. The project is the result of a collaboration between the architect and the client, two history professors, and their shared interest in traditional buildings and materials.

“The house, while extensively renovated over the years, had a modest scale, well-proportioned rooms and a strong connection to the wooded and mature yard,” the architect said. The materials used in the upgrade were selected for their contrasting strengths and minimalist finishes.



“The living space was stripped of embellishments, and the enclosed stair was replaced with an open stair of steel and fir,” the architect said. “This allows the light from the second-floor hall window to connect with the ground floor.”

The owner’s collection of studio pottery is the highlight of the modern minimalist rustic kitchen. A 1,760-pound marble counter sits atop a custom-designed base.

The space on the main floor is divided by two massive plywood cabinets, which provide concealed storage for the living, entry and kitchen areas. [Photos and information courtesy of Scott & Scott Architects]





















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The Car’s the Star in This Modern Home in Bulgaria
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Renovated Villa in Portugal Maintains Its Rustic Charm
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