Using an 116-year-old Period Revival home in Toronto as the base, the Bilateral House is part restoration and part new construction. Continue reading
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The Bilateral House
MINIMOD: A Contemporary Retreat Close to Nature
The small housing units called MINIMOD have been designed by Brazilian MAPA Architects. Constructed from four modules, namely, bedroom, living room, dining room and bathroom, which also contains a kitchen, Continue reading
Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings of Vivid Chrome Masks
Brooklyn-based artist Kip Omolade creates large-scale oil paintings of chrome masks, depicting not only the subtle details of female faces, but incorporating the reflected environment of each piece. Continue reading
The Fence House
Armored by a front facade of various fencing and a dearth of street-facing windows, the Fence House gives owners both a sense of security and privacy. The house was built as two forms, giving the adults a peaceful retreat and their kids a place to be kids. Continue reading
Apartment AB, Vienna, Austria
The apartment, situated in Vienna’s 8th district, is the new home of a couple who lives and breathes urban life. The early twentieth-century building with high ceilings and spacious rooms was more than appropriate to host a contemporary, bright and lofty apartment. Continue reading
Hilltop House
Hilltop house is a primary residence perched high within the slope of the Niagara escarpment, enabling panoramic views of Georgian Bay. The 100 acre property is densely covered by a boreal forest. The lush landscape opens around the home and down a gently rolling hill on the north side Continue reading
The Bold Universe of Normann Copenhagen
Following the large-scale, comprehensive renovation, Normann Copenhagen has opened the doors of its spectacular new showroom, inviting the visitor to take a stroll through the fascinating universe of colors and contrasting textures.
“We want to give visitors the feeling they’re moving around in an art installation.” Continue reading