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When Pablo Pérez Palacios’ Mexico City–based architecture firm PPAA was tasked with building an apartment tower to meet La Colonia Roma's need for additional housing, he faced a problem familiar to developers in historic neighborhoods everywhere. The site was occupied by a dilapidated home that dates to 1925, and local laws required that the facade and part of the structure be maintained. PPAA’s innovative approach was to cut the original three-story home in half, preserving enough of the building to front the street and hold two apartments replete with classic Victorian details like high ceilings and restored millwork. In the back of the lot, they designed a sleek eight-story apartment tower that would hold an additional nine apartments, for a total of 11 units. Not bad for a site that was previously an uninhabited single-family house.
When Pablo Pérez Palacios’ Mexico City–based architecture firm PPAA was tasked with building an apartment tower to meet La Colonia Roma's need for additional housing, he faced a problem familiar to developers in historic neighborhoods everywhere. The site was occupied by a dilapidated home that dates to 1925, and local laws required that the facade and part of the structure be maintained. PPAA’s innovative approach was to cut the original three-story home in half, preserving enough of the building to front the street and hold two apartments replete with classic Victorian details like high ceilings and restored millwork. In the back of the lot, they designed a sleek eight-story apartment tower that would hold an additional nine apartments, for a total of 11 units. Not bad for a site that was previously an uninhabited single-family house.
The open living/dining area gives a good impression of Tas’s catholic approach to decorating, which includes mixing Panton chairs with antiques and homemade pieces.
The open living/dining area gives a good impression of Tas’s catholic approach to decorating, which includes mixing Panton chairs with antiques and homemade pieces.
Inspirational spaces
Inspirational spaces
A vibrant yellow pocket door adds a playful splash of color in the bathroom/laundry area on the lower level.
A vibrant yellow pocket door adds a playful splash of color in the bathroom/laundry area on the lower level.
Architect Carlos Garmendia, left, and homeowner Tas Careaga relax in the living room of Tas’s ecclesiastical pad. For three years, the two collaborated closely to transform a 16th-century Basque church near Bilbao into a 21st-century home. With its soaring vaulted ceilings, blend of historical architecture and contemporary aesthetics, and eclectic furnishings, Iglesia de Tas inspires awe once again.
Architect Carlos Garmendia, left, and homeowner Tas Careaga relax in the living room of Tas’s ecclesiastical pad. For three years, the two collaborated closely to transform a 16th-century Basque church near Bilbao into a 21st-century home. With its soaring vaulted ceilings, blend of historical architecture and contemporary aesthetics, and eclectic furnishings, Iglesia de Tas inspires awe once again.
British artist Hannah Sawtell and technologist Avi Flombaum created sawbaum.com, where users can create visual collages using multiple vine streams. "We wanted it to look like a visual comic book, with overlapping panels," said Flombaum. "And we wanted it to be fun!" Photo courtesy Rhizome.
British artist Hannah Sawtell and technologist Avi Flombaum created sawbaum.com, where users can create visual collages using multiple vine streams. "We wanted it to look like a visual comic book, with overlapping panels," said Flombaum. "And we wanted it to be fun!" Photo courtesy Rhizome.
For the homeowner, openness and flexibility were the main priorities. That desire is visible in the two-story loft that Tas uses for his bedroom and studio space. “Privacy in the home was not a huge issue for me,” says Tas. “I only invite my most intimate friends here anyway.” Garmendia is a regular guest at the house—he even has his own set of keys to come and go as he pleases.
For the homeowner, openness and flexibility were the main priorities. That desire is visible in the two-story loft that Tas uses for his bedroom and studio space. “Privacy in the home was not a huge issue for me,” says Tas. “I only invite my most intimate friends here anyway.” Garmendia is a regular guest at the house—he even has his own set of keys to come and go as he pleases.
With its soaring vaulted ceilings, blend of historical architecture and contemporary aesthetics, and eclectic furnishings, Iglesia de Tas inspires awe once again.
With its soaring vaulted ceilings, blend of historical architecture and contemporary aesthetics, and eclectic furnishings, Iglesia de Tas inspires awe once again.
A small terrace outfitted with an H55 easy chair by Björn Hultén offers a view of the San Francisco Bay.
A small terrace outfitted with an H55 easy chair by Björn Hultén offers a view of the San Francisco Bay.
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
The cabin’s concept was simple: To create a cabin that is small and sparse yet spatially rich. The 55-square-meter (592-square-foot) cabin, commissioned by a private client and completed in 2016, comprises a large living room, bedroom, ski room, and small annex with a utility room. It functions off the water and electricity grids.
The cabin’s concept was simple: To create a cabin that is small and sparse yet spatially rich. The 55-square-meter (592-square-foot) cabin, commissioned by a private client and completed in 2016, comprises a large living room, bedroom, ski room, and small annex with a utility room. It functions off the water and electricity grids.
The concept of this Scandinavian getaway was simple: To create a cabin that is small and sparse yet spatially rich. The 55-quare-meter (592-square-foot) cabin, commissioned by a private client and completed in 2016, comprises a large living room, bedroom, ski room, and small annex with a utility room. It functions off the water and electricity grids.
The concept of this Scandinavian getaway was simple: To create a cabin that is small and sparse yet spatially rich. The 55-quare-meter (592-square-foot) cabin, commissioned by a private client and completed in 2016, comprises a large living room, bedroom, ski room, and small annex with a utility room. It functions off the water and electricity grids.
The concept of this Scandinavian getaway was simple: To create a cabin that is small and sparse yet spatially rich. The 55-quare-meter (592-square-foot) cabin, commissioned by a private client and completed in 2016, comprises a large living room, bedroom, ski room, and small annex with a utility room. It functions off the water and electricity grids.
The concept of this Scandinavian getaway was simple: To create a cabin that is small and sparse yet spatially rich. The 55-quare-meter (592-square-foot) cabin, commissioned by a private client and completed in 2016, comprises a large living room, bedroom, ski room, and small annex with a utility room. It functions off the water and electricity grids.
A 55-inch Samsung Smart TV, a gift, is one of few indulgences.
A 55-inch Samsung Smart TV, a gift, is one of few indulgences.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">The apartment in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, that FJ55 Arquitetos renovated for Carolina Quevedo and Marcus Watari was once a podcast studio. The space's wide open living area, kitchen, and dining space are outfitted with Tauari wood floors and feature raw concrete ceilings, beams, and pillars.</span>
The apartment in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, that FJ55 Arquitetos renovated for Carolina Quevedo and Marcus Watari was once a podcast studio. The space's wide open living area, kitchen, and dining space are outfitted with Tauari wood floors and feature raw concrete ceilings, beams, and pillars.
A 55-foot nautical-themed sofa runs along one side of the pool deck.
A 55-foot nautical-themed sofa runs along one side of the pool deck.
Available for as low as $55,000, the Artist Bothy is a multipurpose, prefab hut designed to promote a creative spark in residents.
Available for as low as $55,000, the Artist Bothy is a multipurpose, prefab hut designed to promote a creative spark in residents.
At 55 Monterrey, historic details like the bay window seen here are rolled into a space that feels very modern.
At 55 Monterrey, historic details like the bay window seen here are rolled into a space that feels very modern.
A contemporary apartment tower rises behind the restored townhouse at 55 Monterrey Avenue in Mexico City's Colonia Roma neighborhood.
A contemporary apartment tower rises behind the restored townhouse at 55 Monterrey Avenue in Mexico City's Colonia Roma neighborhood.
On the exterior of the office, a mural called “Awakened Flow” by Seb Humphreys (AKA Order 55) echoes the tranquil energy of the home.
On the exterior of the office, a mural called “Awakened Flow” by Seb Humphreys (AKA Order 55) echoes the tranquil energy of the home.
Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.
Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.
Play Mountain, the pop up shop with which Commune is working, is next door to Tas Cafe. Photo courtesy Commune design.
Play Mountain, the pop up shop with which Commune is working, is next door to Tas Cafe. Photo courtesy Commune design.
Cortek Modern Planter 81-14 in GFC / No color. Retails for $14. Industry pros get an instant 15% discount. L 5.5" x W 5.5" x H 5.5" Keep it as is or make it stand out with the color you want. Exclusively at Modern-Touch Design in Los Angeles. 1525 S. La Cienega Blvd. 90035 www.ModernTouchDesign.com
Cortek Modern Planter 81-14 in GFC / No color. Retails for $14. Industry pros get an instant 15% discount. L 5.5" x W 5.5" x H 5.5" Keep it as is or make it stand out with the color you want. Exclusively at Modern-Touch Design in Los Angeles. 1525 S. La Cienega Blvd. 90035 www.ModernTouchDesign.com
Elfa by the Container Store / containerstore.com
Elfa by the Container Store / containerstore.com
When chilled to 55 degrees Fahrenheit, Wisner said, the taste of Newton Vineyard’s Chardonnay “explodes in your mouth.”
When chilled to 55 degrees Fahrenheit, Wisner said, the taste of Newton Vineyard’s Chardonnay “explodes in your mouth.”
Carpet Cleaning Hobart _ 4/97 Wentworth St. Bellerive, TAS 7018 _ (03) 6118 4720 _ https://carpetcleaninghobart.net.au/
Carpet Cleaning Hobart _ 4/97 Wentworth St. Bellerive, TAS 7018 _ (03) 6118 4720 _ carpetcleaninghobart.net.au
Domestic Matters 45" x 55" acrylic and marble dust on collaged antique linen www.deblawrencecontemporary.com Instagram @deblawrenceart
Domestic Matters 45" x 55" acrylic and marble dust on collaged antique linen www.deblawrencecontemporary.com Instagram @deblawrenceart
Illustration Play 2 goes on sale September 6. For more information, visit victionary.com or gingkopress.com.
Illustration Play 2 goes on sale September 6. For more information, visit victionary.com or gingkopress.com.
TheMonkeysYouOrdered.com runs their own caption contests for the New Yorker's cartoons
TheMonkeysYouOrdered.com runs their own caption contests for the New Yorker's cartoons
For the living room of their house in Genk, Belgium, Michaël Verheyden and Saartje Vereecke mixed furnishings of their own design with classic pieces. Their G55 sling chair and Michel Ducaroy’s Togo sofa for Ligne Roset are both clad in black leather.
For the living room of their house in Genk, Belgium, Michaël Verheyden and Saartje Vereecke mixed furnishings of their own design with classic pieces. Their G55 sling chair and Michel Ducaroy’s Togo sofa for Ligne Roset are both clad in black leather.
Kubus 4 in Copper by Mogens Lassen, $225 8" H x 5.5" W x 5.5" D Designed in 1962 by the Danish architect as a limited-edition gift for close friends, Kubus is in production again thanks to the Lassen family, who recently introduced a copper-plated steel version. dwr.com
Kubus 4 in Copper by Mogens Lassen, $225 8" H x 5.5" W x 5.5" D Designed in 1962 by the Danish architect as a limited-edition gift for close friends, Kubus is in production again thanks to the Lassen family, who recently introduced a copper-plated steel version. dwr.com
Floor Plan of WT Apartment by FJ55 Arquitetos
Floor Plan of WT Apartment by FJ55 Arquitetos

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