For the primary bath and the one in the guest room, Yektajo made wood boxes for the showers that rise partially up the wall. “We liked the idea of having a different height for everything that’s new,” he says.
"If you don't get people in small towns like Cancún to be a little bit suspicious about something, they're never going to be educated," said one neighbour.
The stone finish contrasts against modern, Brutalist applications of concrete.
The perfect spot to bask in the sun before heading inside to the cool, concrete interiors.
The tiles for the pool echo the ones used in the bathroom and kitchen.
The stair’s wavy wood detail also influenced the scalloped ceilings in the kitchen and dining room.
The bullnose bricks' rounded edges help soften the aesthetics of the interior; the bench pictured is a multifunctional structure - used as a divider and a bench.
The contrast of the rough, raw bricks and the clean-lined island countertop provides a subtle sense of dynamism in the apartment.
New glass louvre windows from the private areas to the open kitchen enhance airflow and light through the section of the apartment.
The bricks provide a semi-outdoor feel in the common spaces; most of the potted plants are placed in this part of the house as the morning sunlight is less harsh for them to grow.
Local firm Ome Dezin saved this midcentury home’s post-and-beam ceilings and brick fireplace while bringing in ribbed grass, a circular skylight, and a built-in kitchen banquette.
Designed by Bellafilarquitectes Studio, this residence in l’Escala features a striking curved roof clad with distinctive green tiles.
The property is located near Les Ruïnes d'Empúries, the Roman-Greek ruins in
The green roof tiles were manufactured in the nearby town of La Bisbal d'Empordà, Spain.
The open-concept living and dining space connects to the patio and garden.
Each of the three bedrooms open to the patio and garden.
The property includes a spacious outdoor parking area and ample storage.
Since the screened porch was an addition to the original volume, the architects had it finished in channeled concrete to mark its difference.
In the living room, an integrated desk with a vintage light and cabinet designed by FMT Estudio.
The wood windows have a custom muntin pattern that reflects traditional designs from the 1920s, but incorporates reeded glass in the upper portion rather than stained-glass. "That was a reinterpretation that we made,
Chandigarh Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret furnish the living space beyond the double-height entrance doors.
Custom kitchen cabinetry with a stone countertop is made of the same ash wood sustainably harvested in Canada.
Taliesyn composed the Cabin House as a unified cuboid volume containing a hybrid living area.
Custom tables by Taliesyn and classic Chandigarh dining chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret match the ash wood window and door trim.
"The marble was chosen to complement the tones of the timber floors,
The existing stairs were painted in a dark yet neutral blue-gray, with a runner on top that has a coordinating pop of orange. While most of the home's historic details were removed by former owners, Leech's team tried to preserve what they could.
The boldly cantilevered home rises to a prow-like peak, prompting some neighbors to nickname it “the ship.” The 3,875-square-foot house sits on 3.7 newly tamed acres. “When we first saw the place, there were mounds of earth and wild vegetation everywhere,” says Fabian. “We needed a tractor to clear it away. Now we enjoy walking around outside, and our dog, Lina, loves it.” The landscaping, like many of the less technical aspects of the restoration, was done by the couple.
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