Location: Kensington, London. Great Britain Year of construction: 1996 Architect: Seth Stein Photography: Richard Davies An old stable and a site that was largely undeveloped were incorporated into Seth Stein’s design for his own house. Stein did not want toJ create a contrast with the existing building or the typology and traditional appearance of the […]

Location: London. Great Britain Year of construction: 1996 Architect: John Pawson Photography: Richard Glover This traditional Victorian mews cottage has been converted into a house for three people. To make maximum use of the limited amount of space available, the kitchen, bathroom, and staircase were relocated. The first floor, comprising the kitchen, living room, and […]

The architects themselves admit that, unlike most of their work, in this instance they did not have a clear idea of what the house would look like until a long time after work had begun, several months in fact. This may seem strange, since Herzog and de Meuron have deservedly acquired an international reputation precisely […]

Location: Chicago, United States Year of construction: 1995 Architects: Krueck & Sexton Photography: Korab Неї/rich Blessing The Zorn Residence is situated in a residential district in north Chicago. Its position on the site is such that it breaks the rhythm of the adjacent facades and maximizes the views to the south. The owners, a couple […]

Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Year of construction: 1997 Architects: Bjarne Mastenbroek, MVRDV Photography: Christian Richters The Double House is situated on a street that surrounds a magnificent 19th-century park on the outskirts of Utrecht. Two families share the single building that represents a three – dimensional assemblage of the clashes and compromises between the lifestyles […]