Living Room Display

Architecturally it really is a pretty sweet place.  A creative use of reinforced concrete and steel to create these clusters of random floating boxes that define the space.  However this uber modern vibe with the full open layout that maximizes a ton of natural light just isn't getting it done.  Come on.  The main attraction here is the badass, custom-made lift.  That's the gem that sets this place off.  There's room for 9 cars down below and 1 for display in the living room.  So fresh.  What's your favorite?  You can also check this post, here.

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Run That Pattern

A stacked brick pattern that runs the floor and continues right up wall.  That's fresh.  A killer space that features both flow and contrast.

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On the Outside

Is it the detail, the color or the design that catches your eye?  They've kicked some ass embracing all the elements but I'm all about the crisp, warm pattern in the teak cladding.  To go a step further it's also the idea of taking a modest size structure and creatively making a statement.  Bold, white lines showcasing geometry give that subtle modern vibe while a natural stone chimney and slate roof highlight a classic feel.

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White

Hollywood Hills.  Kickass views.  Check this reno of a 1960's gem.  A killer finished product embracing the 60's architecture and introducing this edgy modern style.

Spaces designed to seamlessly flow from interior to exterior framed in black.  You can also check this post over at Fred Flare.

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A Modern Row House

Let's check out a row house.  Typically there's not too much to them.  A straightforward, brick, rectangular design, traditional in style sharing a common wall.  Sounds super exciting, I know.  Well here in this Philadelphia neighborhood they've put a little twist on it.  A corner lot and a fresh contemporary vibe.  A little room to breathe and a little freedom push the design envelope.

 

Overall I really like the look of the exterior.  They managed to showcase the modern design lines while still blending it into the neighborhood with the warmer tones of the wood and slate colored brick.  On the interior they shift to an all modern feel with black and white.

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Ski Cabin Renovation

It's rustic, raw and weathered on the outside.  A killer little ski cabin that just needed some love.  A nice clean-up on the exterior.  There is no need to over do it.  Stabilize the structure and let is show off it's rugged character.  On the flip side, once you step inside it's a completely different story.  A sleek, smooth modern vibe that keeps it simple yet very refined.  Clean lines, light tones and a kickass view no matter what season it is.

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Floating

A design to showcase the owners love of boats and sailing.  A statement piece for sure as well as an engineering gem.  The sheer mass and geometry is of this place is awe inspiring.  I love how this badboy appears to rise out of the site and simply hover or float so effortlessly.  Concepts that start with passion, continue to push and finally put out a kickass product.
You can also check this post over at Fred Flare.

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American Classics

A little bit of everything.  Three American classics.  The quaint and modest shingle style home, a swimming pool and a travel trailer.  All of three of these showcased together may come across basic or boring yet they're very distinct dropped here on this beach site.

A modern vibe on the interior leads to both a traditional and retro spin on the outside.  Balance and simplicity throughout displaying some genius creativity.  Check the classic Airstream.  It's an icon no doubt and here it's purpose is multifunctional serving as the pool house or overflow for visitors.  And putting themselves out there a little further with their design they drop an above ground pool on site.  A modern twist clad in white Corian.

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Cloud House

The cloud house.  The architects answer when asked by the client to respect the existing facade and character of the surrounding neighborhood.

And so they did just that.  A traditional style on the front half that starts to ramp up a little with the fresh, floral pattern carpet.

A subtle way to lead you to where the "cloud" addition begins.  The red kitchen.  The transitional piece to the addition.  The gathering place.  A vibrant, wide open space designed for entertaining and showing off the creative design.

 

You can also check this over at Fred Flare.

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The Isolated White Art Studio

They call it the Squish Studio.  A 322 square foot all white, contemporary space located on Fogo Island, just outside of Newfoundland, Canada.  Designed to take on the crazy weather and high winds of the North Atlantic, the front of the building boasts a low ("squished") profile while the rear rises tall.

Standing proud and looking out over the rocky terrain toward the Atlantic.  A place that inspires and embraces the forces of nature.

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Kitchen Styles

A modern touch mixed in with the rustic feel in this kitchen. This is from a renovated barn in England. The concept was to keep a few original characteristics while introducing some contemporary flair. Little details like the veneer of the cabinetry. The smooth, glossy finish and each unit boasting a different species of inlayed wood. The base cabinets going concave while the uppers roll the opposite and are convex.

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White Contemporary Coastal

An uber contemporary guest house that was once an old warehouse. It's very basic, straightforward and symmetrical, however the use of the barnwood on the garage doors immediately transforms the style and gives a soft coastal feel.

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Hillside Stone Cubes

Old world stone craftsmanship and style showcased in this contemporary home built into the hillside in Ticino, Switzerland. An architectural gem built to look like it's hundreds of years old.

Two cubes emerge from the rugged terrain connect internally via cavities. One cube for the garage and swimming pool and the other for the living and sleeping quarters.

The main courtyard as you walk up from the garage to the main living quarters. Open, airy and bright with natural light reflecting off the lighter tones of colored stone.

Again maximizing the use of natural light here in the garage. The door is a wooden grid and above is a narrow, metal grid system adjacent to the pool deck.

Such a killer view.

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