Istanbul Pied-á-Terre by Merve Kahraman.Located in Bebek, Istanbul with a view of the Bosphorus, this Pied-á-Terre by Merve Kahraman is a frenzy of vibrant colours and energetic forms. Designed for a homesick client living in New York, this cosy one-bedroom apartment has...
1950s Tel Aviv Apartment Renovation by Salty Architects.Salty Architects transform this 1950s apartment into a green and airy oasis, set amongst the treetops in Tel Aviv. To bring a sense of the outside in, the team changed the size and shape of the existing balcony. Now a square shape, the...
Argenteuil Paris Loft Apartment by Louis Denavaut.Louis Denavaut’s varied creative output across the contemporary art world, before turning to design and architecture, still influences everything he does today. The evidence of this can be seen in his latest project—a Paris loft...
West Block Twin Terrace in Melbourne by Brahman Perera.In the heart of old Melbourne, sits an 1860s house that blends right into its surroundings. Originally constructed as a boarding house, it is slim in its build and vernacular in its appearance. But the interior is a surprising antithesis....
A Rapunzel-style Apartment in St. Petersburg by Tim Veresnovsky.On the top floor of a palatial apartment enclave in St. Petersburg, hides a Rapunzel-like bolthole with a 22-meter ceiling. But unlike the doorless tower in the fairytale, this apartment by interior designer Tim Veresnovsky has no shortage...
Arctic Monkeys Drummer Matt Helders’ Home in LA by Corinne Mathern.When Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders purchased this 1950s home in Los Angeles, it was nothing like the home he had dreamed up in his head. The mid-century architectural hallmarks were charming. The natural light, not so much. And so,...
Mud Residence Guesthouse in Belgium by Andy Kerstens.The most unexpected thing about classic, remodelled homes is the rich layers of personality it dons under its swish new additions. Like hidden badges of honour, or time-served souvenirs. Weathered, worn, but never weary. Such is the Mud...
Moscow Apartment by Natalia Trofimov and Vladimir Belousov.Two Russian architects—Natalia Trofimov, cofounder of Blockstudio, and Vladimir Belousov, who leads an eponymous architecture firm—combined their talents to design their own home. Located in Moscow’s Khamovniki district, the...
Sophisticated Maximalism: Crane Loft in Vancouver by Studio Roslyn.For the design of this Vancouver loft, Studio Roslyn landed on a signature eclectic mix, moody and bold, sexy and elegant— or as they like to call it—sophisticated maximalism. Layered patterns and textures, inspired by their client’s...
