An old, slightly run-down industrial loft in Brussels received a modern makeover from Belgian architecture firm adn Architectures. The designers added two light, airy volumes to the space to segment it without adding too much visual weight while taking advantage of the high ceilings. The finished space is called FOR, and it is a surprisingly […]

The Edgecliff Medical Centre forAutistic Children in Sydney, Australia received a soft, modern makeover courtesy of Enter Architecture. Keeping in mind the needs of not only the staff, but of the special patients as well, the architects designed an interior that is bright, inviting, safe, and visually interesting. The flowing shapes and soft, rounded edges […]

A tiny Tel Aviv apartment has become a studio space and private gallery with a fold-down bed, holding an artist’s personal collection and providing room to work. Architects Ranaan Stern and Shany Tal adapted a 20-square-meter (215 square feet) space in an urban location with a series of built-ins made to the precise measurements of […]

Small spaces can be some of the most inviting living spaces on Earth – if they are well made. Spanish architects Elii took an attic space of only 57 square meters (just over 613 square feet) and made it into an awe-inspiring apartment with hidden elements everywhere. [vimeo=71686626] They call the apartment Didomestic. In its […]

HBO’s hit show Girls has won acclaim for a lot of reasons, but one of the most interesting and least discussed facets of the show is the apartments. Several NYC apartments are shown in various episodes, but maybe the most spectacular is that of Marnie’s sometimes-boyfriend Charlie. Designed by production designer Laura Ballinger Gardner, Charlie’s […]

A living space should be a lot of things – warm, inviting, comfortable, and a reflection of the residents’ personalities. Ukrainian architect Alex Bykov wanted all of these things for his own loft, and he achieved his goal by turning a stuffy square space into an open and flowing home with an abundance of movement […]

What visuals would you associate with a historic Paris pied-à-terre? Chances are, there will be some dark woodwork, French doors, heavy textiles and white marble in your mental conjurations, all of which are present in this beautiful duplex apartment on Place de Colombie. But designer Ramy Fischler has taken these and other historic elements and […]

What visuals would you associate with a historic Paris pied-à-terre? Chances are, there will be some dark woodwork, French doors, heavy textiles and white marble in your mental conjurations, all of which are present in this beautiful duplex apartment on Place de Colombie. But designer Ramy Fischler has taken these and other historic elements and […]

Building forts and treehouses has always been a favorite activity for kids, but this Brooklyn loft takes those playful structures to a new, more mature level. Architect Terri Chiao has a two-story loft in Brooklyn: an open and airy living space. The downside to lofts is that there is a lot of openness, but not […]

This teeny-tiny (conceptual) apartment space is a mere 60 square meters (or around 200 square feet), but uses creative construction to create distinct zones. The undulating, angular wall looks a lot like an oversized piece of modern art, but it is actually a wall with several openings that can be opened or closed based on […]