In 1996, architect John Denton purchased 150 acres of land—78 of them under vine—in the middle of the Yarra Valley, about an hour’s drive from Melbourne; think of it as Napa Valley’s Australian cousin.
The renovation of an early 20th century, three-story row house in the historic Dupont Circle neighborhood incorporates daylight and sustainable features into a flexible plan.
The client of this renovated pre-war townhouse on an historic block in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood requested the house contain a garden-level duplex for himself and a duplex apartment for rent on the upper two floors.
Capitalizing on southern California's climate, Brooks + Scarpa's house for a growing family gives the phrase 'Go outside!' new meaning, with seamless indoor-outdoor spaces.
In designing this 6,700-square-foot residence (and an 800-square-foot guest house), the architects faced the challenge of an extremely steep, long, and narrow site, accompanied by strict height requirements.
The clients of this 3,160-square-foot house—one a visual artist and both serious art collectors and former gallery owners—wanted a small, energy-efficient home that embraced the rural setting.
A 5,800-square-foot house nestled into the hillside on Mulholland Drive offers clear views of the San Fernando Valley, as well as relief from western sunlight.