Work of a Berlin Based Visualization Firm

We were impressed by Berlin-based architectural visualization firm, Wojciech Piwowarczyk’s modern renderings of living rooms, kitchens, and even office spaces. What unifies these vastly different spaces however, is a sense of simplicity, functionality, and a rebuttal of superfluous decor. The office renderings in particular are almost austerely simplistic, with only long desks and modern chairs . . .

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A Unique LA Home With Arcade Wall Graphics

Brazilian designer, Guilherme Torres has designed this unique home in Los Angeles, CA. The exterior of the house is defined by a long, white rectangular structure that comprises the first floor, and a square-shaped, wooden structure mounted perpendicularly to the white, is what would be considered to be the second floor. The interiors are sleek . . .

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Swanwick Ranch: An Oceanfront Estate in Canada

A contemporary, ocean side retreat situated on 68 acres of land with over 1,400 feet of oceanfront surrounding it, the Swanwick Ranch House in Metchosin, British Columbia seems to justify its pitch as the “…kind of property that doesn’t exist in many places on Earth”. Designed by Marko Simcic, the architecture, design, and technology behind . . .

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A stunning house near Rio de Janeiro Coast

Brazilian architect Fernanda Marques thrills us again with this spectacular home set in Rio de Janeiro’s coastline. Located in the posh Laranjeiras neighborhood of Rio, this picture perfect paradise looks more like a resort than anything else. The floor to ceiling glass panels and the open layout help the house make best use of the . . .

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A Black Modern House in Argentina

Located in a suburb just outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Andres Remy Arquitectos‘s Black House is a dark, imposing structure set against the clear, blue skies and the lush, green landscape of its surroundings. Corners of the house seem to jut out in unexpected places, the architecture is harshly angular, and if it weren’t for . . .

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Modern Vintage Apartment Oozes Luxury

Moscow-based interior decorators, Geometrix have done it again. They have stumped us with this modern-vintage, black and white luxury apartment, decked out with Marilyn Monroe prints on the walls that evoke the 1950’s era, but with modern black and white decor. We have featured their work once before on Home-Designing, of a futuristic and also, . . .

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Hieu Nguyen’s Versatile Designs

Designer Hieu Nguyen designs modern, minimalistic, and clean interiors with an edge. The following collection of images are a testament to his versatility–there are muted color palettes with simple, fluid renderings for the bachelor-pad-worthy rooms, and more vibrant, oranges and warm wood accents for a kids’ room and guest room sitting area. His designs span . . .

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Classy, Modern Interiors Visualized by Grzegorz Magierowski

We would like to feature today these beautifully rendered modern designs by young, Polish 3D-artist, Grzegorz Magierowski. His minimalistic tastes and fluid design, particularly the wooden “floating stairs” and the use of very different wall finishes, such as marble and cement, are admirable. He uses pops of bright color throughout the various rooms, which are . . .

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Spectacular Penthouse with Sea View in Tel Aviv

This week, we bring you the work of Israeli Architect, Ando-Studio, with their penthouse masterpiece in Tel Aviv, Israel. Note the brick floor finish, the very understated colors (mostly beige, brown and white), and the use of plush in some furniture and rugs. Also not to be ignored are the magnificent glass-paneled doors of the . . .

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Basketball Court Converted to Fantastic Home

The very first YMCA in the U.S. got a face-lift, after “The Apartment” designers completely converted its 7,000 square foot, basketball court and running track into a 5-bedroom luxury apartment. The result is a behemoth-sized, minimalist, but colorfully-decorated residence, that still retains some of the elements of a basketball court (such as the court floors . . .

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A Peninsula House on Lake Austin, Texas

What do you get when you combine a contemporary design studio like Bercy Chen Studio with a traditional, 1980’s lakehouse right on Lake Austin? A spectacular vacation home with breathtaking views, that includes the best of both worlds–that is the comforts of a traditional lakehouse with the relaxing powers of modern design. The original home . . .

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