We replaced the existing fireplace to become a peninsula in order to maintain the heart of the house, while introducing openness and transparency for natural light to the staircase leading to the lower level. We also proposed a 4-leaves-bi-fold door with low iron glass at the terrace, a new motorized awning roof to provide shade and extended floor tiles from indoor rooms to outdoor, so the terrace became an extension of the living room.

Ed Arguelles and CCForteza

Crazy Mountain Forge

Photography by David Ross

Bridge to Master Bedroom

View from new kitchen to view of rear garden where the original left over recycled bricks were used as paving to provide an internal/external link with the staircase face brick wall.

A major remodelling of this Cornish house turned a thermally inefficient 1970s property into a stunning, contemporary family home fit for modern living. Our design brief involved creating a new two-storey extension to add bedroom and dining space, as well as maximising panoramic coastal views from the rear of the property and creating a blend of outdoor and indoor rooms. Internally, the spacious and light interior reflects a contemporary home and features a new staircase with frameless glass balustrades, and engineered oak flooring throughout. Revealed wood beams are set against a white interior which, along with the wood burner, add traditional touches to the home, juxtaposing the old and the new. Photography: Alison White

Ema Peter

If there is a God of architecture he was smiling when this large oceanfront contemporary home was conceived in built. Located in Treasure Island, The Sand Castle Capital of the world, our modern, majestic masterpiece is a turtle friendly beacon of beauty and brilliance. This award-winning home design includes a three-story glass staircase, six sets of folding glass window walls to the ocean, custom artistic lighting and custom cabinetry and millwork galore. What an inspiration it has been for JS. Company to be selected to build this exceptional one-of-a-kind luxury home. Contemporary, Tampa Flordia DSA

The primary goal of the Ithaca II project was to open up the home to amplify natural light, bring outdoor views inside, and create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Additional updates refreshed the interiors with a focus on millwork and storage. The previous floor plan of this 1963 home carved up the main level into separate living, dining, family room and kitchen spaces that limited both sunlight and usable space for the way contemporary families live and entertain. By opening the layout and expanding the kitchen, the main floor instantly became more functional without disrupting the curved central staircase — an integral architectural element of the home. Adding a glass-inset front door, opening up exterior walls and incorporating wide folding glass doors instantly maximized natural light. In the all-new kitchen, maple cabinetry, a painted white island, quartz counters, backsplashes and appliances have created a space perfect for cooking and casual dining. The new accordion doors open both the adjacent dining area and living room to an expanded deck for seamless al fresco gatherings. Alpine Summit Homes added new four-inch white oak hardwood flooring to the main level. Trim molding was refreshed throughout the home with clean lines to add a modern look while maintaining the classic midcentury architectural roots. New storage cabinetry was added to the living room and powder/laundry room, while the primary suite received new doors and bathroom fixtures to match the main-level updates.

Move right into this exquisite Mediterranean style home! You will be delighted with the gorgeous pecan door, step inside to the spacious foyer and see the travertine floors that are throughout the majority of the living space, doorways with arch detail, and curved staircase with wrought iron spindles. The formal dining room is open to the kitchen and offer a beautiful chandelier. The living room offers a plush carpet, two ceiling fans, a gas fireplace with stone surround and a distressed mantle. The galley style kitchen is open and features glazed cabinets & drawers, granite counters, stainless appliances, wine cooler, dual embedded sink, eat at bars with lights, a gas range with a hood, pot filler, pantry, breakfast area, & more. The breakfast area offers French doors to front porch. Home office features a French door entrance with an open closet for storage. The Sunroom is the perfect place to spend the afternoon reading. Downstairs also offers a bedroom with an en suite bathroom, carpeting, elaborate vanity, tub and shower combo, walk in closet, and linen closet. The powder bath has a great vanity with tile floor, pretty mirror and fixtures. The master suite is a private retreat with a huge room and sitting area space, dual closets, gorgeous bath with stone floors, two sided gas fireplace ceiling fans, oversized dual vanity with lots of storage, walk in closet, large soaking tub, and a wonderful tile shower. Bedroom three has a Juliet balcony, large walk in closet, and private access to the upstairs hall bath. Bedroom four is a great size with good closet space. The upstairs bathroom offers a dual vanity, tile floors, linen closet, and a tub and shower combo. Upstairs you will also discover a spacious loft area and a sun deck that overlooks the private backyard. The laundry room has tile floors, cabinets, and a sink. The huge media room is the perfect man cave or could make an additional bedroom. The private yard is wooded and features a living fence and a privacy fence, palm trees, a covered deck, patio, fire pit, and more. Throughout the home you will find plantation shutters, ceiling fans, and recessed lights. Beresford Hall is a prestigious, gated community located off of Clements Ferry Road. Enjoy the community deep-water dock and boat ramp, crabbing dock, infinity style salt-water swimming pool, full size basketball court, numerous play parks and 8 miles of sidewalks and nature trails. You are minutes away from Daniel Island and Mt Pleasant where you will enjoy great dining and shopping.

The water and shoreline environment and the 42-foot wide site drove the simple shingled “beach cottage” forms and natural weathered material pallet. The design of the house resulted too from a desire for an understated contemporary home that takes full advantage of its marine and island domain yet also folds private spaces around interior courts and opens to multiple levels of landscaped outdoor terraces.

If there is a God of architecture he was smiling when this large oceanfront contemporary home was conceived in built. Located in Treasure Island, The Sand Castle Capital of the world, our modern, majestic masterpiece is a turtle friendly beacon of beauty and brilliance. This award-winning home design includes a three-story glass staircase, six sets of folding glass window walls to the ocean, custom artistic lighting and custom cabinetry and millwork galore. What an inspiration it has been for JS. Company to be selected to build this exceptional one-of-a-kind luxury home. Contemporary, Tampa Flordia DSA

Ron Tan Photographer