Tag: living quarters

A Welcoming Family Crib: Ninth Avenue Duplex in The big apple

An overall elegant design characterizes this unusual family crib in Manhattan, Big apple. Envisioned by wUNDERground architecture, the project consisted of a contemporary renovation derived from the desire of more living space: “With the appearance of latest member, this family of 5 had outgrown their 2-bedroom loft in a prominent Chelsea building and chose to expand by purchasing the same apartment above. To remodel the 3600sf space, the present units were completely gut-renovated”. Despite the focal point on function, no aesthetic compromises were made.

The architects explain that the lower floor was transformed right into a family realm including a sizable eat-in kitchen, a considerable playroom and an adult living/dining area. a brand new wood and steel staircase opens into the higher living quarters, featuring a study, laundry room, three children’s bedrooms and a south-facing master bedroom: “As an owner priority, we incorporated extensive health-conscious systems and materials and dedicated a considerable effort to improving the thermal and acoustical performance of the outside walls”. Color is a crucial section of the inner design scheme, adding a contented touch throughout.

Historic Canal House and Office in Utrecht by Remy Meijers

Meet the work of Remy Meijers, at the riverbanks of the Vecht. Stylish and stylish, with a twist of traditional, the Canal House is an outstanding choice for those that are in the hunt for both, a house and an office. “History meets the existing day in a canal-side house situated only a stone’s throw clear of the centre of town of Utrecht. This seventeenth-century property which houses a house and an office was brought right updated while retaining the building’s historical features. Particularly, a superb sense of spaciousness have been created in both the office area and the living quarters.” Nuances of beige, grey and brown break the white’s monotony. Yes, it’s all concerning the palette of neutral colours and the tranquility that includes it. The apartment is a pleasant inspiration for many who prove visiting it. Envisioned as a functional and practical space, the Canal Home is embellished with several authentic ornaments. Structured on two levels, the home incorporates a social area, containing the kitchen, the lounge and the dining area- them all located at the ground floor and a more private area, containing the bedrooms and the office, at the first floor (which happens to be the attic). The home also features a captivating metallic staircase, allowing vertical circulation.