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Flat 1 by Unnamed Studio

Flat 1 is an eclectic home designed in 2021 by Unnamed Studio , located in Valencia, Spain. Description The project flat|1 is an embodiment of vivid and, at the same time, controversial ideas. The main idea of the interior is to preserve the history of the place and add its own, new history. During the renovation project, we carefully considered the importance of preserving the original floors, vaulted ceilings, as well as other original details. The shade of the space is calm, with bright dominant accents; the combination of both eclectic interior decorations and modern techniques is another requiring theme of the project. For example, the kitchen was painted into a completely monotone gray, which allowed us to preserve the original brick walls of the building, but there is also a fully LED stretch ceiling above, the use of which brings us back to modern-day technologies. It was also decided to reinforce the old load-bearing walls with metal beams. They also form the...

Casa Bell-Lloc by Studio Saxe

Casa Bell-Lloc is a stunning seafront residence located in Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica, designed in 2020 by Studio Saxe . Description Studio Saxe was commissioned to design a home perched on the hilltops of the town of Santa Teresa in Costa Rica. Due to the extreme pitch of the terrain, we decided to sink the private areas of bedrooms into the ground and thus allow the main living area to have the best expansive views on top with floating terraces and a pool. Benjamin G. Saxe founder and Design Director of Studio Saxe explains: “This project is a testament of how concrete can be used in Tropical Architecture to achieve low maintenance and longevity without losing openness and deep connections to nature beyond.” Concept: In order to adapt to the topographic conditions, Studio Saxe decided to “push” the house into the ground thus creating the illusion of a one-story house from the street and only revealing its true size once inside. A series of concrete walls shie...

Mar Vista Connect 11 by Connect Homes

Mar Vista Connect 11 is an inspiring prefab house located in Los Angeles, California, designed in 2018 by Connect Homes . Description This Mar Vista site had an outdated 1200sq ft house on it, which was torn down and replaced with a state-of-the-art 11 module, 2900sf home – a great example of what the Connect Homes’ prefab system can do. A carport/office structure placed at the front of the lot breaks down the project’s scale, with the main two-story volume of the house pushed towards the rear of the lot. Everything opens out onto a central courtyard, showing an innovative approach to more densely occupying Los Angeles lots, providing multiple outdoor space experiences. The house is Net Zero Enabled and has many green features such as greywater systems and a house-wide ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator). Connect Homes was founded by architects committed to changing both the prefab and housing industries. The results are beautiful, modern green homes at a fraction of the ...

Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti by Demetzarch

Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti located in Pinzolo, Italy, has been designed in 2019 by Demetzarch . Description A set that seems to emerge from the forest and integrates perfectly in the landscape in which it is located; in coherence with the philosophy of the Brand, Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti reinterprets The traditional architecture of the place, finding the recurring elements of mountain constructions, such as wood, stone and the rigorous simplicity of finishes, mediated Through a strong Italian style that confers prestige and luxury internationally. Starting from these elements, Studio Apostoli, multi-award-winning architectural firm in the hospitality and wellness industry, laid the foundations for the interior design concept. A design idea, born from the close collaboration with the Lefay Resorts Team Project, which communicates the values of the Brand, including Italianness, contemporary luxury and environmental and energy sustainability. The stru...