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Five-bedroom duplex penthouse renovation by DXA studio

Five-bedroom duplex penthouse renovation by DXA studio Architects: DXA studio Location: Manhattan, New York, United States Year: 2014 Photo courtesy: DXA studio Description: "This five-bedroom, four-bath, duplex penthouse renovation features a new open-riser marble and glass stair connecting two levels to a mezzanine and roof garden. A sixteen...

Midcentury single-story house in Pacific Palisades designed to offer great relationship between the outdoor and indoor

Midcentury single-story house in Pacific Palisades designed to offer great relationship between the outdoor and indoor Architects: Jacon - Custom Home Location: Los Angeles, California, United States Year: 2017 Photo courtesy: Waconah Construction ...

House in the woods overlooking a woodland pond

House in the woods overlooking a woodland pond Architects: in situ studio Location: Matthews, United States Year: 2016 Area: 4.006 ft²/ 372 m² Photo courtesy: Keith Isaacs Description: "The house is on a flat site, well off the street, overlooking a woodland pond. The drive meanders through the trees...

Sophisticated interior of a refined and comfortable apartment in New York

Sophisticated interior of a refined and comfortable apartment in New York Architects: MRTA Design Construction Inc. Location: New York, United States Year: 2010 Photo courtesy: MRTA Design Construction Inc. Description: "This Upper East Side project is representative of MRTA’s work in conjunction to more traditional design concepts(Interior Design by...

The Key Biscayne Residence developed in response to its sub-tropical island environment

The Key Biscayne Residence developed in response to its sub-tropical island environment Architects: Rene Gonzalez Architect Location: Florida, United States Year: 2017 Area: 5.000 ft²/ 464 m² Photo courtesy: Michael Stavaridis Description: "The Key Biscayne Residence developed in response to its sub-tropical island environment. Pools are the principle, and...

Loft in Jersey City purchased with a live and work lifestyle in mind

Loft in Jersey City purchased with a live and work lifestyle in mind Architects: Jeff Jordan Architects LLC Location: Jersey City, United States Year: 2016 Photo courtesy: Jeff Jordan Architects LLC Description: "The Wells Fargo Loft building in downtown Jersey City was built in 1890 as stables for...

The Music Box Residence rises up to capture and accentuate magnificent views of the Portland cityscape

The Music Box Residence rises up to capture and accentuate magnificent views of the Portland cityscape Architects: Scott | Edwards Architects Location: Portland, United States Year: 2015 Area: 6.473 ft²/ 601 m² Photo courtesy: Pete Eckert Description: "The Music Box Residence was designed around the intimate and communal qualities...

The Shelton Marshall Residence that makes a compelling argument for quality over quantity

The Shelton Marshall Residence that makes a compelling argument for quality over quantity Architects: El Dorado Location: Kansas City, United States Year: 2014 Area: 2.750 ft²/ 255 m² Photo courtesy: Mike Sinclair Description: "The Shelton Marshall Residence is an urban home for a family of four built in the...

Weekend cabin intentionally subdued in color and texture, allowing the lush natural surroundings to take precedence

Weekend cabin intentionally subdued in color and texture, allowing the lush natural surroundings to take precedence Architects: Olson Kundig Location: Longbranch, United States Year: 2003 Area: 1.200 ft²/ 111 m² Photo courtesy: Kevin Scott, Benjamin Benschneider Description: "Jim Olson’s reverence for nature and admiration of the site’s beauty is...

Flat-roofed single story home that opens directly to a wide deck for relaxing with friends and family

Flat-roofed single story home that opens directly to a wide deck for relaxing with friends and family Architects: North Arrow Studio Location: Austin, Texas, United States Year: 2014 Area: 4.600 ft²/ 427 m² Photo courtesy: Chase Daniel Description: "The RoadRunner Residence aims to inject new life into a classic...

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