Nestled amidst a neighborhood of single story bungalows in Venice, California, the Solar Umbrella Residence boldly establishes a precedent for the next generation of California modernist architecture. Located on a 41’ wide x 100’-0” long through lot, the Solar Umbrella addition transforms the architects’ existing 650 square foot bungalow into a 1900 square foot residence equipped for responsible living in the twenty-first century. Inspired by Paul Rudolph’s Umbrella House of 1953, the Solar Umbrella provides a contemporary reinvention of the solar canopy—a strategy that provides thermal protection in climates with intense exposures. In establishing the program for their residence, which accommodates the couple and their one child chose to integrate into the design, principles of sustainability that they strive to achieve in their own practice. The architects carefully considered the entire site, taking advantage of as many opportunities for sustainable living as possible. Passive and active solar design strategies render the residence 100% energy neutral. Recycled, renewable, and high performance materials and products are specified throughout. Hardscape and landscape treatments are considered for their aesthetic and actual impact on the land. The Brooks Scarpa Residence elegantly crafts each of these strategies and materials, exploiting the potential for performance and sensibility while achieving a rich and interesting sensory and aesthetic experience.

Maximization of space is exploited by the tub alongside and rain shower while the well-arranged cabinets offer owners sufficient storage space. The space of this petit bathroom is tactfully extended by the transparent glass partition and the mirrored cabinets.

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Vitality contemporary wardrobes and walk in wardrobes with new finishes and colours created to make each project unique and perfect, starting from the customization of the interior. The accessories offer a new way of containing and exploiting space, giving the wardrobe a new look. Let us design your wardrobes today by booking your appointment on www.the-design.gallery We are located on 09 Parklands road, at Victoria courts on 2nd floor. #colombinicasa #vitalitywardrobes #thedesigngalleryea #madeinitaly #availableinkenya #interiordesign #italianluxuryliving

The existing kitchen and nook were small and dim. River views were available, but not exploited. Expanding the nook outward increased floor and wall area. Skylights and large windows provided offered natural light and view. Imbued with an Asian aesthetic, the new space features hewn wood beams, columns and natural cork flooring. European cabinetry, quartz countertops, and integrated appliances are divided into distinct work, cleanup and prep zones. A custom hood anchors the island, with guest seating around a raised art glass counter supported on cantilevered standoffs. Unique track and pendant fixtures, furnishings and accessories support the composition.

This custom residence exploits its southern exposure with a daylight basement that opens out to unencumbered mountain views. Interior finishes such as inlaid wood ceilings, Oklahoma sandstone masonry, and log wrapped steel columns, carry the ubiquitous natural tones of the site into the interior with a refined touch. Designed by Ward+Blake Architects in Jackson, Wyoming. Photo Credit: Douglas Kahn

This custom residence exploits its southern exposure with a daylight basement that opens out to unencumbered mountain views. Interior finishes such as inlaid wood ceilings, Oklahoma sandstone masonry, and log wrapped steel columns, carry the ubiquitous natural tones of the site into the interior with a refined touch. Designed by Ward+Blake Architects in Jackson, Wyoming. Photo Credit: Douglas Kahn

Make a dream of your world Unico is an amazing new collection reborn from the traditional Provençal Tile. Angelo Marchesi’s idea was to re-propose the antique size exploiting the most modern technologies used for the biggest sizes in ceramic. The result is a collection of unbelievable aesthetical innovation. The echo of the ancient style becomes wider and wider and finds a new strong expression, and becomes almost honiric suggestion.

Nestled amidst a neighborhood of single story bungalows in Venice, California, the Solar Umbrella Residence boldly establishes a precedent for the next generation of California modernist architecture. Located on a 41’ wide x 100’-0” long through lot, the Solar Umbrella addition transforms the architects’ existing 650 square foot bungalow into a 1900 square foot residence equipped for responsible living in the twenty-first century. Inspired by Paul Rudolph’s Umbrella House of 1953, the Solar Umbrella provides a contemporary reinvention of the solar canopy—a strategy that provides thermal protection in climates with intense exposures. In establishing the program for their residence, which accommodates the couple and their one child chose to integrate into the design, principles of sustainability that they strive to achieve in their own practice. The architects carefully considered the entire site, taking advantage of as many opportunities for sustainable living as possible. Passive and active solar design strategies render the residence 100% energy neutral. Recycled, renewable, and high performance materials and products are specified throughout. Hardscape and landscape treatments are considered for their aesthetic and actual impact on the land. The Brooks Scarpa Residence elegantly crafts each of these strategies and materials, exploiting the potential for performance and sensibility while achieving a rich and interesting sensory and aesthetic experience.

Nestled on a corner lot in the Madrona neighborhood, we chose to exploit the abundance of natural light in this 1905 home. We worked with Board & Vellum to remodel this residence from the dining and living rooms to the kitchen and powder room. Our client loved bold rich colors, perfect in combination with the natural lighting of the home. We used blue hues throughout, mirroring the palette in the details of the accessories and artwork. We balanced the deep shades in the kitchen with coastal grey quartz and honed Calacatta Marble backsplash, extending from the countertop to the ceiling. Filling the main space with comfortable furniture married with a collection of colors, textures, and patterns proved for cohesive balanced style. DATE COMPLETED – 2016 LOCATION – SEATTLE, WA PHOTOGRAPHY – JOHN GRANEN PHOTOGRAPHY

Located on a marsh in the upper reaches of the Lieutenant River in Old Lyme, the existing house was well-sited and well-built, but the design failed to exploit the views and more importantly was a confused combination of contemporary and traditional elements. The new homeowners, a successful businesswoman and an accomplished artist and photographer, were interested in creating a fully-contemporary environment to open up space, connect indoors with outdoors, display artwork and showcase the husband’s distinctive photographs. One glaring deficiency was the curb appeal and approach sequence: the grade sloped down and the path to the house followed, but this led to an uncomfortable dip and abrupt rise to the front door. By creating a virtual “moat,” occupied by a grid of raised-bed grasses contained in aluminum-clad boxes, and spanning the moat with an ipe bridge, the approach becomes level and engaging. The façade of the existing house was blank and bland, and with no cover. Adding a deep overhang with a wide porch creates a welcoming, covered condition, accentuated by a 6’ wide pivoting front door that feels more like a moving piece of wall. Another deficiency was the connection to the outdoors. By adding glass to the front and back of the house, and removing interior walls selectively, the house takes on a diaphanous quality that allows one to see through to the marsh beyond, even when in the driveway. The raised-bed grasses act as abstract, geometric versions of the marsh beyond. A large, pyramidal skylight establishes a spatial hierarchy around which the rooms revolve. The house featured several tray-ceilinged spaces – living room, kitchen, and master bedroom – that were poorly-proportioned and with panels at the top that resembled inset flat panel doors. The solution was to use a different strategy for each: the bedroom turns the ceiling into an eggshell through the use of a creative trim detail; the living room has an oversized sculptural, backlit lighting element; and the kitchen has a collage of painted rectangular forms that support or include lighting pieces. A palette of concrete, blackened steel, stainless steel and colors carefully chosen by homeowner and architect create an interior and exterior environment punctuated by moments that are as artistic as the featured works in the black-ceilinged gallery.

Vitality contemporary wardrobes and walk in wardrobes with new finishes and colours created to make each project unique and perfect, starting from the customization of the interior. The accessories offer a new way of containing and exploiting space, giving the wardrobe a new look. Let us design your wardrobes today by booking your appointment on www.the-design.gallery We are located on 09 Parklands road, at Victoria courts on 2nd floor. #colombinicasa #vitalitywardrobes #thedesigngalleryea #madeinitaly #availableinkenya #interiordesign #italianluxuryliving

Designed as a country retreat for a young couple from New York City, this compact project plays with the idea of a modern cabin. Containing 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in under 2,000 sqft, the house exploits the use of glass and outdoors rooms to expand its virtual space and connection to nature. The aesthetics of the house reflect the nature of its owners; while very modest and private on the outside, it is full of light and openness on the inside. The project's interior design creates a youthful and relaxed atmosphere, while maintaining a timelessness and simplicity appropriate to its New England heritage. http://chattmanphotography.com/

S.J interior Solutions Rawalpindi & Islamabad. There was a surge of requests for us to feature an dedicated to Kitchen Design. Due to the immense demand from all of you as promised today's write let us bring you through our Top 10 Best Kitchen Design compilation. But before that if you are new to this. Number 10 - Pellucid Oenophile A stylish kitchen design with a combination of black and solid veneer finish. .Number 9 - The Edge Pushing boundaries of the kitchen design a white sintered stone top by Cosentino slices across the dry kitchen making it an impactful statement yet subtly presenting the matte black kitchen cabinet at the foreground. .Number 8 – Celestial Beauty A sleek and modern kitchen which comes in a premium silver-flash lacquer finish. Equipped with multiple storage cabinets with built in organizers built-in wine chiller and a large 2 tier kitchen island paired with a stunning full height glass display cabinet on the side. Number 7 – The Vantage A mystique and opulent kitchen design that is furnished in black with highlighted glimpse of brass finishing. Number 6 – Altitude An interesting solution in space planning where the dining table is made adjacent to the kitchen island.Number 5 – Mangata A pleasantly designed modern kitchen fully integrated with grey aluminum carcass and doors. Number 4 – Earl of East A bar table amalgamates stylishly into a black quartz kitchen island. The kitchen space is highlighted with a timber feature ceiling which stages the kitchen as a powerful statement. Number 3 – Break of Dawn Unlike the rest of the kitchen design this project brings retro clashing with modernization. Number 2 - Villa 14 A subtle contrast of black and white cabinets laid on top of a majestic selection of granite floorings turns this kitchen design into a remarkable masterpiece. Number 1 – The Ascent A prominent kitchen design that depicts a class above all. A kitchen island that is substantially large complete with matching grains of a grey Saint Laurent marble top. This enormous island could be exploited in many ways be it for baking, roasting, chopping or mingling perfectly sized for entertainment. I hope you enjoyed today’s my name is Sunny Johnson and I am from S.J Interior Design Rawalpindi & Islamabad. Thank you for Read.

The decision to either renovate the upper and lower units of a duplex or convert them into a single-family home was a no-brainer. Situated on a quiet street in Montreal, the home was the childhood residence of the homeowner, where many memories were made and relationships formed within the neighbourhood. The prospect of living elsewhere wasn’t an option. A complete overhaul included the re-configuration of three levels to accommodate the dynamic lifestyle of the empty nesters. The potential to create a luminous volume was evident from the onset. With the home backing onto a park, westerly views were exploited by oversized windows and doors. A massive window in the stairwell allows morning sunlight to filter in and create stunning reflections in the open concept living area below. The staircase is an architectural statement combining two styles of steps, with the extended width of the lower staircase creating a destination to read, while making use of an otherwise awkward space. White oak dominates the entire home to create a cohesive and natural context. Clean lines, minimal furnishings and white walls allow the small space to breathe.

Dalston revamp: Hackney, London: 1000sqft Flat renovation and new dormer loft conversion. Beautiful materials, bespoke detailing and clever use of space exploit the maximum potential of this compact 1960’s 1st floor flat and roof space. Approval for the layout was achieved with the introduction of a sprinkler system allowing a new staircase to rise from the living room and form an under-stairs wardrobe space in the bedroom below, further allowing two new bedrooms, an en-suite, walk-in wardrobe and eves storage areas to be created in the loft space.

This custom residence exploits its southern exposure with a daylight basement that opens out to unencumbered mountain views. Interior finishes such as inlaid wood ceilings, Oklahoma sandstone masonry, and log wrapped steel columns, carry the ubiquitous natural tones of the site into the interior with a refined touch. Designed by Ward+Blake Architects in Jackson, Wyoming. Photo Credit: Douglas Kahn

Nestled amidst a neighborhood of single story bungalows in Venice, California, the Solar Umbrella Residence boldly establishes a precedent for the next generation of California modernist architecture. Located on a 41’ wide x 100’-0” long through lot, the Solar Umbrella addition transforms the architects’ existing 650 square foot bungalow into a 1900 square foot residence equipped for responsible living in the twenty-first century. Inspired by Paul Rudolph’s Umbrella House of 1953, the Solar Umbrella provides a contemporary reinvention of the solar canopy—a strategy that provides thermal protection in climates with intense exposures. In establishing the program for their residence, which accommodates the couple and their one child chose to integrate into the design, principles of sustainability that they strive to achieve in their own practice. The architects carefully considered the entire site, taking advantage of as many opportunities for sustainable living as possible. Passive and active solar design strategies render the residence 100% energy neutral. Recycled, renewable, and high performance materials and products are specified throughout. Hardscape and landscape treatments are considered for their aesthetic and actual impact on the land. The Brooks Scarpa Residence elegantly crafts each of these strategies and materials, exploiting the potential for performance and sensibility while achieving a rich and interesting sensory and aesthetic experience.

Sunset Drive exploits a steeply sloping hillside site in order to take advantages of sweeping neighborhood views. This contemporary hillside home utilizes a stepped plan that offers multiple levels for entertaining.