Renovation of a âLoft-not-Loftâ in Barcelona by H3O.Built across two deep, narrow bays that typify the architecture of Barcelonaâs Eixample district, âLoft-not-Loftâ apartment by H3O is defined by multi-functional moveable furnishing and delicious retro vibes. The timber...
Interview: Patrick Kennedy and Rachel Nolan of Kennedy Nolan.Revered Melbourne-based architecture practice Kennedy Nolan are no strangers to our pages. Established in 1999 by Rachel Nolan and Patrick Kennedy, the much-loved local architects celebrate 20 years in business this year (ummm â wow!),...
Parsonage Cafe in Victoria BC, Canada by Studio Roslyn.Striking a balance between thoughtful design and minimalism was paramount for Studio Roslyn in renovating Parsonage CafĂŠ, ensuring it retained a sense of familiarity and community so as not to alienate an existing customer base, developed...
Luisa Bebiano & Atelier do Corvo’s Renovation of the Old Ceramic Society of Coimbra 18th Century Building.The medieval city of Coimbra in Portugal has a history or handmade ceramics due to its clay-rich soil terrain. Set in an 18th Century building, the Old Ceramic Society is one of few remaining ceramics factories in the area and has been...
1930s Piero Portaluppi Milan Apartment Transformed into a Massimo De Carlo Gallery by Studio Binocle and Antonio Citterio.The striking striped marble floor is one of many opulent features within Casa Corbellini-Wassermann in Milan. The 1930's Piero Portaluppi building has been reopened as the new HQ of Massimo de Carlo gallery, after extensive refurbishment...
âCal Jordi&Annaâ House Renovation in Catalonia, Spain by Hiha Studio.âCal Jordi&Annaâ is a minimal home in the ancient historical city of Lleida, Spain designed by Barcelona-based Hiha Studio. The original structure was stripped down to select foundations, maintaining mostly functional aspects over...
The Esplanade Family Home in Melbourne by Golden.Golden have restored The Esplanade, a late twentieth-century property with panoramic views of Melbourneâs Port Phillip Bay. Drawing from the idyllic location, a considered palette of colours and textures imbues a sense of luxurious calm....
Laycock Road House in Sydney by Telly Theodore Allied Office.Telly Theodore worked across everything from foundations to art selection in renovating this once modest 1920âs heritage home in Sydneyâs Penshurst. An 8.5m backyard excavation made way for a grand new extension with 4.7m high...
Old 42sqm Ballroom in a Grand House in Shanghai Converted into a Compact Apartment by Atelier Tao+C.When we think of a single room apartment, a dim lit cramped studio in an old walk-up building is a stereotype that unavoidably springs to mind. When the one room youâre starting with happens to be an ex-grand ballroom, however, things...
