Jordi Anguera

Light House Designs were able to come up with some fun lighting solutions for the home bar, gym and indoor basket ball court in this property. Photos by Tom St Aubyn

Renovation of an old barn into a personal office space. This project, located on a 37-acre family farm in Pennsylvania, arose from the need for a personal workspace away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. An old barn used for gardening storage provided the ideal opportunity to convert it into a personal workspace. The small 1250 s.f. building consists of a main work and meeting area as well as the addition of a kitchen and a bathroom with sauna. The architects decided to preserve and restore the original stone construction and highlight it both inside and out in order to gain approval from the local authorities under a strict code for the reuse of historic structures. The poor state of preservation of the original timber structure presented the design team with the opportunity to reconstruct the roof using three large timber frames, produced by craftsmen from the Amish community. Following local craft techniques, the truss joints were achieved using wood dowels without adhesives and the stone walls were laid without the use of apparent mortar. The new roof, covered with cedar shingles, projects beyond the original footprint of the building to create two porches. One frames the main entrance and the other protects a generous outdoor living space on the south side. New wood trusses are left exposed and emphasized with indirect lighting design. The walls of the short facades were opened up to create large windows and bring the expansive views of the forest and neighboring creek into the space. The palette of interior finishes is simple and forceful, limited to the use of wood, stone and glass. The furniture design, including the suspended fireplace, integrates with the architecture and complements it through the judicious use of natural fibers and textiles. The result is a contemporary and timeless architectural work that will coexist harmoniously with the traditional buildings in its surroundings, protected in perpetuity for their historical heritage value.

Murray Russell-Langton

FA House, L'Escala - Fotografía: Lluis Casals

Paul Riddle

Dark lacquered joinery provides ample storage in this office while the rich wall colour is complemented by the drapes, art work and traditional furniture

A project of interiors in the historical apartment by the Italian architect Giulio Minoletti. Our client, a very important advertising director, wanted a delicate renewal, that respected the intentions of the architect in the '50s, in particular the modularity of the space. Blending point is the name we adopted for our project as we read in loco the really strong interaction between nature and city, the two absolute stunning views this house offers in the centre of Milan.

(c) Peter Bennetts

The build features Meranti marine plywood, stainless steel, aluminium, and purple heart hardwood decking to ensure the structure’s rugged beauty will withstand decades of saltwater spray.

A stylish and contemporary design concept for a home office, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal to create an inspiring and productive workspace.

Custom home for a family, this desk and cabinetry was custom designed for this hallway space. Designed by MMA Interiors, this desk-nook features a Polytec Porcelain bench suspended over timber cabinetry

A classy bespoke office study, completely custom made from the selection of the wood, to the fit-out of the wall boiseries.

Photographs by Adam Butler