Category Archives: Apartments

The practice of Kunnapu & Padrik Architects designed in 2008 the Snailtower in the city of Tartu, Estonia and it consists of a block with flats, several offices and a four level horizontal parking house. Spreading over 23 levels, the building has a ground plan that is designed as a spiral giving it a sculptural form that is the driving idea behind the entire project, the idea of a spiral being an omnipresent archetype throughout the ages and found in…

The studio Geometrix Design completed a new project in Moscow, Russia, which they called Begovaya and it has some of the same features as their previous works with a design which we previously called modern vintage. The designers from Geometrix seem to aim at the ultimate stylish interior which doesn’t shy away from the latest techniques while also bringing the glamour and style of the last decades into the mix to provide the luxurious auteur spaces which became their signature.…

The architectural practice of Kariouk Associates designed the Redeveloper Apartment in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with some ingenious solutions for the modest 850 square feet space. Since the small space couldn’t be efficiently divided into a private and a public section, and the original partitions were even worse because the interior had even less space, the solution that the designers chose was to use the elliptical columns as room dividers and they also include the storage areas and a shower. A floor…

This impressive contemporary loft can be found on Pear Street, in the Clerkenwell area of London and it was designed by the local practice of KMK Architects Ltd. The apartment is spread over three floors with a highly functional design that has terraces towards the south on all the levels. The location also ensures a lot of street parking space and the chic design combines efficiently minimalism with elements of style to ensure a comfortable but not over pretentious interior.…

Modern design tries to stay away from strong colors and contrasts and rather opts for the neutral tones for its spaces and furnishings, but sometimes a different approach can result in unexpected results, such as in this case. This apartment is located close to the central area of Warsaw, Poland and it tries to combine different styles to provide a hybrid between luxuriant design and minimalist tones, thus offering an unsettling but unique interior. There is a glass wall which…

The Brazilian design studio Estudio Guto Requena transformed a duplex apartment in Sao Paulo, Brazil into one that blends classical and modern design to offer a perfect home for a single person or a couple. The space is equipped with both new furniture and appliances as well as with antiques such as the typewriter which can be seen in the pictures to give it its own personality and make it more diverse. There are two levels in the apartment and…

This duplex apartment is located in East Village, New York and it was renovated by the practice of Pulltab Design to host a young family of four. The apartment spreads over 2400 square feet and the clients wanted an apartment that will feature not only new architectural additions but also a fitting addition of free standing furniture and illumination. The designers through conversations with the owners decided that a living environment with handcrafted details is what they desire. The materials…

This stunning apartment was designed by the interior designer Carol Leaes and it features elegant details and a masculine ambiance that makes it an ideal bachelor pad. According to the designer the search for the perfect space took four months since the ideas she had were quite specific and this place had the advantage of a free floor plan, one in which the pillars are at the end of the building rather than in the center, while also offering a…

Designed by the award winning Mark Tracy from Chemical Spaces this splendid penthouse is located in Las Vegas, USA and it features the same extravagance that is present throughout the city. The designer tried to use the finest material on each surface and offer a friendly and inviting interior that bursts with color and light. The interior features a floor-wall-ceiling mosaic made from glass that is 13 inch tall and 13 inch wide which gives the space an ocean blue…

This gorgeous triplex is located in TriBeCa in New York City and it is out for sale for the sum of 30 million dollars. With a luxurious design which takes maximum advantage of each element available, from light to space and color, the triplex features four bedrooms and six bathrooms. It is located in a limestone loft mansion which was built in the 1860s and the triplex spreads over an area of 13500 square feet. The living spaces are placed…