Architecture Archives

Betsy Brown & Paul Bates Create a Masterpiece: A Mediterranean Oasis in Alabama

Karine Monié January 10, 2024

Interior Designer Betsy Brown and Architect Paul Bates joined forces to craft a 5,500-square-foot masterpiece on 2.5 acres, offering a perfect blend of antique, vintage, and contemporary elements. Drawing inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, the residence seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a tranquil atmosphere that resonates with nature.

The Exterior of The Cotswolds Home by Architect Richard Found

Timeless Fusion: The Cotswolds Home by Architect Richard Found

Jenn Thornton January 10, 2024

Architect Richard Found’s contextual country home in the Cotswolds encapsulates the essence of minimalist design within an 18th-century edifice. Located in the picturesque Cotswolds, this project by Found Associates breathes new life into a derelict gamekeeper’s cottage, blending modernist architecture with the vernacular stone construction of the region.

Lunuganga Reimagined: Geoffrey Bawa’s Masterpiece Transformed into a Serene Hotel Retreat

Jenn Thornton November 30, 2023

Experience the enchantment of Lunuganga, the lush country estate of the master architect Geoffrey Bawa, now transformed into an exquisite and immersive hotel. Bawa, an influential figure in 20th-century Asian architecture, shaped this Sri Lankan paradise for over 40 years.

Weave House by The BAD Studio: An Ode to Indian Ikat Patterns

Jenn Thornton November 1, 2023

Weave House by The BAD Studio seamlessly blends contemporary design with traditional Indian craftsmanship, creating a harmonious living space inspired by the region’s rich textile heritage, the house features an embossed brick and diamond façade reminiscent of Indian ikat patterns. The architecture coexists with the surrounding landscape, offering an organic lifestyle and smooth transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Casa Bautista: A Tropical Escape Redefining Eco-Luxe Living

Jenn Thornton November 1, 2023

Discover the allure of Casa Bautista, a private eco-luxe retreat nestled between the pristine Mexican Caribbean and the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve near Tulum, Mexico. This remarkable architectural gem, a collaborative effort between owner Ezequiel Ayarza Sforza and Mexico City-based architecture studio PRODUCTORA, offers a unique blend of chic sustainability and contemporary design.

Blurring Boundaries: A Klopf Architecture Mid-Century Modern Marvel

Jenn Thornton October 18, 2023

Perched atop a rocky hill in Sonoma, California, Klopf Architecture’s latest creation seamlessly marries the essence of mid-century modern design with a contemporary twist. With an astute eye for the indoor-outdoor connection, the architects brought the natural surroundings into the heart of the residence.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe: Man of Steel, Bronze & Glass Curtain Walls

Constance Dunn October 4, 2023

Perhaps no one better understood how to positively exploit the potential of technology and engineering than van der Rohe, a founding father of Modernist architecture who was central to the Great Age of the Skyscraper during the 1950s and 1960s—a time when many city landscapes would shift from horizontal to vertical.

A Duplex in the Clouds: Inside Barbara Cartategui’s NYC Transformation

Karine Monié September 6, 2023

Nestled on the 78th and 79th floors of a Tribeca skyscraper, this New York City duplex boasts breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and the city skyline. Transformed by Workshop/APD, the interior is a gallery of contemporary art curated by expert art advisor Barbara Cartategui.

Walter Gropius & the Enduring Legacy of the Bauhaus

Constance Dunn August 23, 2023

In the early 20th century, architect Walter Gropius aimed to harmonize art, technology, and craftsmanship—a vision that birthed the groundbreaking Bauhaus school in 1919. Gropius’s call to unite architecture, sculpture, and painting underpinned the school’s ethos. Rejecting tradition, the Bauhaus propelled design and art into a new era, embracing functional forms and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Rebirth of Santa Monica’s Iconic Georgian Hotel

Karine Monié August 23, 2023

The iconic Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica reopened its doors in April, unveiling a stunning transformation led by Fettle Design. With a rich history that hosted Hollywood legends like Marilyn Monroe, the hotel’s restoration, guided by BLVD Hospitality, gracefully balances its storied past with modern hospitality.

Sterling-Huddleson Architecture’s the Edge Residence in Pebble Beach

Jenn Thornton August 23, 2023

The Edge, a stunning contemporary home located in the picturesque community of Pebble Beach, California, is a masterful creation by Sterling-Huddleson Architecture. The result is a breathtaking residence that seamlessly blends advanced building technology and timeless contemporary design.

Constantia’s Enduring Beauty: 1599 E Valley Road in Montecito

Virginia Fay August 9, 2023

For nearly a century, a bright white Ambrose Cramer-designed home has presided over the glowing green grounds of Constantia, an estate nestled between the mountains and the sea in Montecito, California.

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