The owners of this prewar apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan wanted to combine two dark and tightly configured units into a single unified space. StudioLAB was challenged with the task of converting the existing arrangement into a large open three bedroom residence. The previous configuration of bedrooms along the Southern window wall resulted in very little sunlight reaching the public spaces. Breaking the norm of the traditional building layout, the bedrooms were moved to the West wall of the combined unit, while the existing internally held Living Room and Kitchen were moved towards the large South facing windows, resulting in a flood of natural sunlight. Wide-plank grey-washed walnut flooring was applied throughout the apartment to maximize light infiltration. A concrete office cube was designed with the supplementary space which features walnut flooring wrapping up the walls and ceiling. Two large sliding Starphire acid-etched glass doors close the space off to create privacy when screening a movie. High gloss white lacquer millwork built throughout the apartment allows for ample storage. LED Cove lighting was utilized throughout the main living areas to provide a bright wash of indirect illumination and to separate programmatic spaces visually without the use of physical light consuming partitions. Custom floor to ceiling Ash wood veneered doors accentuate the height of doorways and blur room thresholds. The master suite features a walk-in-closet, a large bathroom with radiant heated floors and a custom steam shower. An integrated Vantage Smart Home System was installed to control the AV, HVAC, lighting and solar shades using iPads.

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this living room is a double height space in the loft with 15 ft ceilings. the front windows are 12' tall with arched tops.

One Harbour Green, Vancouver Photo Credit: Jonathan Cruz Photography Interior Design: Gaile Guevara Design Team: Michelle Bikic Custom Drapery & Upholstery in collaboration with Ravi Design Custom Millwork in collaboration with Urthwurks Custom Carpets provided by Collin Campbell & Sons Custom Framing provided by Artworks Art Originals by Oscar Cahen Limited Edition Art Photography by Nansi Kivisto/ Limited Edition Art Photography by Evan Haveman Living Room + Dining Room + Master Bedroom provided by Roche Bobois Den Furniture Frigerio Italy + Dema Italy + Luminaira Italy provided by Spencer Interiors/ Santa & Cole Lighting provided by Livingspace Accessories Throughout provided by Rina Menardi + Holmgaard + Martha Sturdy provided by Provide Home Accessories Throughout provided by 18Karat

Jo Ann Richards, Works Photography Highly sophisticated renovation of a 1940's home, located on a mysterious secluded inlet of the Gorge Waterway in Victoria, BC

Glass rings wall art by Michael Dawkins. White leather sofa by Romo. Silver pillows and matching silver/metallic-like/wave-like wallpaper are from ROMO. Lush silver area rug with custom ottoman/coffee table also with snake-skin ROMO fabric. Silver linen sheers feature a minor sheen. Modern dropped ceiling features contemporary recessed lighting and hidden LED strips.

A grey-and-purple color scheme and bold-but-sleek design elements—such as the large fireplace—make this room elegant and comfortable. Fireplace: Spark Fires; Fireplace surround: Concreteworks Studio, Oakland. Architect: Matthew Mosey; Photo By: Mariko Reed by California Home + Design

This Marmol Radziner–designed prefab house in Northern California features multi-slide doors from Western Window Systems.

Matthew Carbone

Basement Living Area 2008 Cincinnati Magazine Interior Design Award Photography: Mike Bresnen

Steve Henke

This masculine loft living space is warm yet sleek. The seating area sits adjacent to a new, even sleeker Poggenphol kitchen and an eclectic dining space with asian antique chairs and an oversized box chandelier. Floors are high gloss concrete. Ductwork is painted silver to add visual interest above the window level.

Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture

photo by Susan Teare

The new family room, featuring custom cabinetry and a large walnut window bench.