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...
An Italian Touch in Paris by Marcante Testa.Turin-based practice has injected this Paris apartment with playful whimsy and loads of personality. The subtle complexity of the aesthetic where old-school references meet refined modernity deliver a series of delightful surprises around...
Soft Serve: YSG Studio Transforms a Rozelle Corner-shop into a Family Home.YSG Studio has transformed a late 19th-century Victorian Georgian corner shop into a family-friendly home for four. Preserving the historical character of the existing framework, this three-storey sandstone building was revived with an...
Touch & Texture: Burnley House in Melbourne by Fiona Lynch.Ushering in a sense of utmost quiet, Fiona Lynch transforms the modest frame of a three-storey townhouse in Melbourne into a softly luminous sanctuary. Walls lay bare to emphasise the airiness, framed by luxe textural elements and...
