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Every space, including the living and dining sections seen here, has “furniture, objects and artworks that bring us memories,” says Smud. The bench, coffee tables, and dining table are by the late Alejandro Sticotti.
Every space, including the living and dining sections seen here, has “furniture, objects and artworks that bring us memories,” says Smud. The bench, coffee tables, and dining table are by the late Alejandro Sticotti.
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 simple, gabled forms extend past one another, creating open spaces for outdoor enjoyment. Timber-clad walls and shingle roofs tie all the volumes together.
The simple, gabled forms extend past one another, creating open spaces for outdoor enjoyment. Timber-clad walls and shingle roofs tie all the volumes together.
With almost as much area dedicated to decks as to interiors, Peter Dwares’s house is truly made for outdoor enjoyment.
With almost as much area dedicated to decks as to interiors, Peter Dwares’s house is truly made for outdoor enjoyment.
Bias Block : Walnut This handmade walnut block is not only rich and beautiful but practical for catching juices when carving the holiday bird or roast.
Bias Block : Walnut This handmade walnut block is not only rich and beautiful but practical for catching juices when carving the holiday bird or roast.
Maximizing enjoyment of the view, a Sartoriale tub by Carlo Colombo with built-in shelving is placed against a floor-to-ceiling window in the master bath.
Maximizing enjoyment of the view, a Sartoriale tub by Carlo Colombo with built-in shelving is placed against a floor-to-ceiling window in the master bath.
An upper level outdoor terrace offers easy enjoyment of the city skyline, urban tree canopy, sunsets, and the night sky.
An upper level outdoor terrace offers easy enjoyment of the city skyline, urban tree canopy, sunsets, and the night sky.
A peek at the northern interior-to-exterior connections via a covered terrace with its cantilevered edge and sculpted step element, doubling as seats for enjoyment of the garden.
A peek at the northern interior-to-exterior connections via a covered terrace with its cantilevered edge and sculpted step element, doubling as seats for enjoyment of the garden.
"Every part of the house has its own microclimate and vantage for enjoyment," says Karalis. "It is a composite of spaces both private and hospitable."
"Every part of the house has its own microclimate and vantage for enjoyment," says Karalis. "It is a composite of spaces both private and hospitable."
Morning sunlight bathes the dining room while it opens wide to the backyard for evening enjoyment.
Morning sunlight bathes the dining room while it opens wide to the backyard for evening enjoyment.
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.
Main bath ( hers )
Main bath ( hers )
Church at St. John’s Abbey (Collegeville, Minnesota, 1961) In 1950, Abbot Baldwin Dworschak solicited forward-thinking designs from leading architects to remake his Minnesota church and create a monument to the service of God. Breuer answered the call. There's a certain majesty to the bell tower greeting the faithful, a massive panel supported by a curvaceous stand. That Breuer then follows it up with the church itself, with a massive wall of hexagonal stained glass and concrete tresses, makes this a classic. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Church at St. John’s Abbey (Collegeville, Minnesota, 1961) In 1950, Abbot Baldwin Dworschak solicited forward-thinking designs from leading architects to remake his Minnesota church and create a monument to the service of God. Breuer answered the call. There's a certain majesty to the bell tower greeting the faithful, a massive panel supported by a curvaceous stand. That Breuer then follows it up with the church itself, with a massive wall of hexagonal stained glass and concrete tresses, makes this a classic. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Bo's Artes. ( Bo Knows Artes. )
Bo's Artes. ( Bo Knows Artes. )
a little breathing room ( the ultimate luxury in NYC )
a little breathing room ( the ultimate luxury in NYC )
MCM House Safari Chair ( Price Upon Request )
MCM House Safari Chair ( Price Upon Request )
View from above showing the existing house and shed ( Garage is part of addition )
View from above showing the existing house and shed ( Garage is part of addition )
Loft enjoyment
Loft enjoyment
WHAT A VIEW ! THE TOWNHOUSE IS LOCATED ON A MARINA IN PERTH AMBOY NEW JERSEY. ( AN UNDISCOVERED TREASURE )
WHAT A VIEW ! THE TOWNHOUSE IS LOCATED ON A MARINA IN PERTH AMBOY NEW JERSEY. ( AN UNDISCOVERED TREASURE )
Two sided fireplace for evening enjoyment
Two sided fireplace for evening enjoyment
Quiet Big Bear enjoyment
Quiet Big Bear enjoyment
A fully restored Craftsman in the HPOZ area of Highland Park 90042 ( N.E.L.A. ) is a week away from hitting the market.
A fully restored Craftsman in the HPOZ area of Highland Park 90042 ( N.E.L.A. ) is a week away from hitting the market.
Indoor outdoor living for year round enjoyment.
Indoor outdoor living for year round enjoyment.
Indoor outdoor living for year round enjoyment.
Indoor outdoor living for year round enjoyment.
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.
When it rains, the water cascades from the eaves in space that truly allows for the enjoyment of the shifting seasons.
When it rains, the water cascades from the eaves in space that truly allows for the enjoyment of the shifting seasons.
Agate Pass Cabin | A new structural steel moment frame secures all levels of the house to the foundation. The exposed frame screens the bedroom loft. | Artwork: Untitled WJ-1 by Portland artist Leiv Fagereng | : ) is a cast bronze portrait of a security surveillance system by the art collective Sutton/Beres/Culler. For Maskin, the piece references the idea of home surveillance as it relates to neighbors and neighborhoods.
Agate Pass Cabin | A new structural steel moment frame secures all levels of the house to the foundation. The exposed frame screens the bedroom loft. | Artwork: Untitled WJ-1 by Portland artist Leiv Fagereng | : ) is a cast bronze portrait of a security surveillance system by the art collective Sutton/Beres/Culler. For Maskin, the piece references the idea of home surveillance as it relates to neighbors and neighborhoods.
Agate Pass Cabin | A new structural steel moment frame secures all levels of the house to the foundation. The exposed frame screens the bedroom loft. | Artwork: Untitled WJ-1 by Portland artist Leiv Fagereng | : ) is a cast bronze portrait of a security surveillance system by the art collective Sutton/Beres/Culler. For Maskin, the piece references the idea of home surveillance as it relates to neighbors and neighborhoods.
Agate Pass Cabin | A new structural steel moment frame secures all levels of the house to the foundation. The exposed frame screens the bedroom loft. | Artwork: Untitled WJ-1 by Portland artist Leiv Fagereng | : ) is a cast bronze portrait of a security surveillance system by the art collective Sutton/Beres/Culler. For Maskin, the piece references the idea of home surveillance as it relates to neighbors and neighborhoods.
When it rains, the water cascades from the eaves in space that truly allows for the enjoyment of the shifting seasons.
When it rains, the water cascades from the eaves in space that truly allows for the enjoyment of the shifting seasons.
Indoor pool and whirlpool oasis for year-round tropical enjoyment
Indoor pool and whirlpool oasis for year-round tropical enjoyment
. The triangular roof, inspired by a honeycomb, symbolizes community and coexistence. This hybrid construction system reinvents a functional, innovative and environmentally friendly space, encouraging enjoyment and socialization.
. The triangular roof, inspired by a honeycomb, symbolizes community and coexistence. This hybrid construction system reinvents a functional, innovative and environmentally friendly space, encouraging enjoyment and socialization.
Central atrium provides indoor-outdoor enjoyment nearly all year long.
Central atrium provides indoor-outdoor enjoyment nearly all year long.
Outdoor entertaining area connected to the pool. Louvretech roofing for all year round enjoyment.
Outdoor entertaining area connected to the pool. Louvretech roofing for all year round enjoyment.
Outdoor entertaining area connected to the pool. Louvretech roofing for all year round enjoyment.
Outdoor entertaining area connected to the pool. Louvretech roofing for all year round enjoyment.

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