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These five houses in San Francisco are traditional in the front and have contemporary extensions in the back.

The California city is known for its hilly terrain dotted with charming, historic houses, and a number have been enlarged with rear extensions that contrast the home’s original architectural style.

Read on for the examples of contrasting extensions:

Alamo Square Residence by Jensen Architects

This Victorian house was renovated and extended by local studio Jensen Architects. The addition features perforated aluminium panels and contemporary interiors to match.

The street-facing facade, dating back to 1889, was restored as well, and Jensen Architects was awarded the San Francisco Historic Preservation Commendation Award for the project by the American Institute of Architects.

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Gable House by Edmonds + Lee Architects

Another Victorian home in San Francisco’s Noe Valley neighbourhood was painted stark white on its front side to hint at the contemporary addition in the rear that comprises a pale-grey boxy volume with a rooftop terrace.

Called Gable House, it is complete with a new garden and patio to entertain outside by Edmonds + Lee Architects.

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Cut Out House by Fougeron Architecture 

Also in the neighbourhood of Noe Valley, this residence features glass walls on its rear side that slant in opposite directions.

Fougeron Architecture opted for colourful interiors like an orange-painted stairwell, blue walls in the kitchen and accents of pink and yellow.

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29th Street Residence by Schwartz and Architecture

Local studio Schwartz and Architecture renovated this home by lifting the existing structure and adding another storey beneath it, in addition to the extension at the back.

An exposed steel structure has glass doors that open to the garden in the rear, while the front facade is finished in a grey cladding reminiscent of the home’s original style.

Find out more about 29th Street Residence ›

19th Street by John Lum Architecture

This cottage-style home by local studio John Lum Architecture is in San Francisco’s Eureka Valley neighbourhood.

Nearly the entire house was rebuilt from the ground up. The new structure at the rear has floor-to-ceiling windows, and larger floorplates and higher ceilings inside than the original design.

Find out more about 19th Street ›

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New York architecture studio Worrell Yeung has brought new life to a former artist’s studio in the city, stripping paint off wood pillars and adding a large kitchen island.

Located in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighbourhood, the project is a two-bedroom apartment that spans half of a floor in an early 20th-century building.

It was previously occupied by an artist and art handler for the Museum of Modern Art and had not been updated in nearly 40 years. Seafoam green paint coated historic wood pillars and the ceiling was clad in tin tiles.

Worrell Yeung‘s overhaul of the 2,200-square-foot (204-square-metre) apartment involved stripping back these finishes, painting the walls and ceiling white and adding in reclaimed pine wood floors from Madera.

“Timber columns and beams, cast-iron capitals, and wood timber ceiling joists were left raw and exposed, particularly in the generous living area, to maintain the spirit of the New York artist’s loft,” said the studio.

The studio designed a new kitchen in between two of the pale wooden columns. The island is covered in Ceppo di Gre marble and forms a centrepiece of the open-plan Chelsea Loft.

“There was a strong desire to express the island’s ‘object-ness’ by keeping it very elemental in form, yet still arranging the stone planes to invite comfortable congregation with these square stone niches that embed into the wood floor,” said Worrell Yeung co-founder Jejon Yeung.

The studio has designed two other New York apartments – a penthouse in Downtown Brooklyn and two-storey unit in the NoMad neighbourhood – where the kitchen island is also a key feature.

Chelsea Loft includes an open-plan kitchen, dining and living room, joined by a smaller sitting area and a powder room. On the opposite side of the home, a master bedroom has a walk-in closet and bathroom, while a children’s bedroom is complete with a bathroom clad in yellow tiles.

“The organising design strategy of this renovation was to maintain contiguous public living zones and extend daylight as far as it can reach by minimizing partitions and concentrating private rooms on the north side of the apartment,” said the studio.

The interior decor was created with Jean Lin, the founder of local design collective Colony. It includes a black dining table by Brooklyn studio Vonnegut/Kraft, several tables from Washington studio Grain, and numerous pieces by Cassina including a red velvet sofa, rattan coffee table and Utrecht chair.

Other details are vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca dining chairs, black stools by Hollis and Morris, Noguchi light fixtures, and a collection of artwork owned by the clients, ranging from figure drawings and paintings to abstract pieces.

“The design and overall material experience of the home very much reflect the client’s playfulness and complements their eclectic art collection,” said Max Worrell, who founded the studio with Yeung in 2014.

Rounding out the design are exposed pipes, white-pigmented ash wood closets and casework, and kitchen cabinetry in dark-stained ash wood.

Worrell Yeung has also built a black barn north of the city in the town of Ancram.

Photography is by Eric Petschek.

Project credits:

General contractor: Bednarz Construction
Interior designer: Jean Lin, Colony
Lighting designer: Lighting Workshop
Mechanical and electrical engineer: Engineering Solutions

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Glasgow studio O’DonnellBrown has designed and built an open-air classroom, which will host learning workshops after the coronavirus shutdown is over.

The Community Classroom in Glasgow is an adaptable and demountable wooden structure, designed to encourage both children and adults to reconnect with nature.

Completed at the end of 2019, it had already hosted several community-based events before the coronavirus breakout in Europe. Once the shutdown is over, it will be erected at Operation Play Outdoors, an organisation that hosts learning activities.

There are also ambitions for it to tour local schools, so that as many children as possible can enjoy the benefits of outdoor learning.

O’DonnellBrown co-founder Jennifer O’Donnell believes the project has gained new relevance, as people stuck at home start to reevaluate different aspects of their lifestyle.

“Coming out of this, creating spaces that are connected to nature, and that can bring communities together again, will become all the more important,” she told Dezeen.

“We know that learning does not need to take place in a traditional classroom, evidenced by all the children currently learning remote from their schools, and the outdoor environment has massive potential for learning.”

A self-initiated project, O’DonnellBrown came up with the idea for The Community Classroom after completing its own studio, The Greenhouse. Occupying a mock Victorian conservatory, this space allows the team to directly experience the changing seasons.

“As a team we quickly recognised the profoundly positive effect that our studio space was having on our collective sense of wellbeing, and seeing the crossover with our education and community projects,” said O’Donnell.

“We wanted to push our ideas for what a healthy and inspiring learning space could be further still.”

The structure comprises a simple kit of parts, made from standard timber sections bolted together. These form a series of two-column modules, which support the wooden roof above.

O’DonnellBrown has also designed a series of plywood modules that slot in and around this structure, providing seating, workshops, shelves and display surfaces. This makes it easy to adapt the space to different activities.

A lightweight sheet provides a waterproof layer on the roof, and can also fold down to create additional weather protection around the perimeter. This material is translucent, creating interesting lighting effects in the early evening.

Children’s charity Barnardo’s Works supported the project, helping O’DonnellBrown find young people to help build the prototype structure.

The Community Classroom is one of several recent designs for outdoor learning spaces. Other include Urban Room, built by University of Reading students, and Pinecone, a portable structure by Czech designers Atelier SAD and Mmcité1.

O’Donnell hopes that, as people “collectively find our way through the fog of Covid-19”, projects like these will help to bring communities back to together.

“We hope that The Community Classroom can become an adaptable resource to help schools deliver progressive outdoor learning experiences, and with these experiences, give children and teachers the emotional and mental wellbeing benefits that can come from being outside in the fresh air,” she concluded.

Photography is by Ross Campbell.

Project credits:

Architect: O’DonnellBrown
Structural engineer: Design Engineering Workshop
Collaborators and sponsors: Three Four Five Joinery, RIAS, St Gobain

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Designed as the spirit-challenger of the 2019 Aston Martin Valkryie (and you’ll see a bit of that Valkryie soul in this bad-boy), the Ferrari F399 concept was created by automotive designer Sabino Leerentveld as a hypothetical blend of an F1 LeMans racer and a hypercar.

Overall, needless to say, the car looks like it would tear up the asphalt and summon the devil living below (not sure if that’s entirely hyperbole), and was named after the F288 GTO… the F399 being its nomenclature successor. (Not to be confused with F399, the F1 racecar)

The Ferrari F399 concept is one of the few examples of an entirely organic design process that started from an idea and reached its finished version without a steady path connecting the two. Sabino sat down and drew what he thought the headlights and taillights of the car should look like and directly went into the 3D modeling phase. Chasing an aggressive design that was also dominated by actual functional surfaces, Sabino created the concept that he went on to christen the F399. The racecar obviously comes in Ferrari’s classic red, and sports a closed cockpit, indicating a future where Formula 1 drivers will be completely enclosed within their racecars… but that’s enough of me talking. Scroll down below to view this divine embodiment of charisma in crimson.

Designer: Sabino Leerentveld

Solving an age-old problem with a ridiculously obvious solution, the NALPHI tote bag overcomes the hurdle of rummaging through a crowded bag by simply doing what refrigerators have been doing for decades now… lighting up! Thinking about it, the NALPHI tote bag may just be the most literal representation of the eureka moment!

If you’ve never scrounged around in your bag for a pen, some loose change, or a hair clip, there’s a 100% chance that you know someone who has. Tote bags, backpacks, purses, all share a common problem of eventually getting cluttered just because they’re relatively large vessels for a bunch of smaller products… quite like a fridge. However, fridges have, for as far as I can remember, had a door-activated light inside it so you get a sense of what you’ve stored within it. The NALPHI is bringing that potentially game-changing convenience to the tote-bag.

The NALPHI simply uses a set of magnet-activated lights that illuminate the insides of your tote when you open it, allowing you to easily spot small items that may be placed within it. Two downward-facing LED lamps brilliantly brighten the bag’s interiors, so you never have to scrounge for something, even in the dark. The NALPHI’s insides come with a variety of compartments for your individual belongings, letting you separately store everything from a bottle to a paperclip in its respective space. The LED lights just give you the power of visibility so you can spot your keys instantly without having to locate items with your hands…

Its killer feature aside, the NALPHI looks like any top-of-the-line tote. Made from full-grain leather on the outside, the bag is perfectly sized to replace a backpack, and can easily house most of your belongings inside, along with a 13″ laptop. The insides come with a well-planned set of compartments from scratch-proof pouches for your phone and sunglasses, to a spill-free loop for your bottle and a retractable belt to secure your keys… there’s even a removable cosmetics pouch on the inside for good measure! Additionally, an internal power-bank lets you charge your devices both inside as well as outside the bag, and if you thought the designers ever ran out of good ideas, the NALPHI even comes with an anti-theft alarm to alert you if someone else opens your bag without your permission.

The fashion-forward tote is a perfect example of form, function, and fashion all bundled into one. Designed as a chic bag that replaces your need to carry both a laptop bag, shopping bag, as well as a purse, the NALPHI lets you store all your belongings safely and securely. The bag can be carried as a tote, or can be strung around the back like a conventional backpack. SBS zippers and a durable leather exterior extend the NALPHI’s life, aside from protecting the contents inside, and you can even spring for an optional set of perfume-pods that you can throw into the bag to keep it fragrant at all times. Designed around a business model that cuts out middlemen, retail outlets, and luxury markups, the NALPHI manages to offer its impressive list of features for an early-bird price of $249, which sounds even more amazing considering it literally illuminates on the inside every time you open it… which, in and of itself is a priceless feature!

Designer: Naina Sehgal

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NALPHI – Light-Up Luxury Tote Bag

Complete with luxe leather, an automatic internal light, smart design, phone-charging power bank, and built-in security system – NALPHI is smart luxury done right.

The InnerGlow LED That Illuminates Your Interiors

NALPHI uses patented technology to automatically illuminate the interior of your bag when opened — making it easier to find what you need. The built-in InnerGlow LED light turns on the moment you open your bag and turns off after a few seconds.

No need to find a switch or hold up a flashlight, InnerGlow will flood your interior with light exactly when you need it, without hassle or frustration.

High Quality Luxury Leather

NALPHI is made from genuine full-grain, natural pigment leather — the same leather used by Europe’s most prestigious luxury houses. This incredible leather is the highest grade possible and boasts exceptional durability, lifespan, and texture. It is what separates the average bag from top-of-the-line luxury products.

Compartments for Every Care

From bottles to keys, keep your everyday items organized and quickly accessible no matter what. The non-spill bottle loop keeps your water bottle secured inside your bag and easily accessible.

The detachable key loop makes sure your keys are always available within hands reach.

The cosmetics pouch neatly stores all your makeup needs —keeping them consolidated and ready to go at a moment’s notice.

Scratch-proof pockets protect your phone and sunglasses from your other items in your bag. No more surprise scratches on your screens and lenses!

NALPHI is also big enough to easily fit a MacBook Air, iPad Pro or even a 13” MacBook Pro.

The SecureMe Warning System

Simply switch it on when you want to secure your bag. If anyone opens the bag, NALPHI will detect it and alert you via a chirping alarm. The sound will also help ward away any potential pickpockets.

Alarm Switch.

EverPower – Charge on the Go

Keep your phone and mobile devices charged with EverPower, NALPHI’s 5,000mAh power bank.

A two-way USB-C port allows you to charge EverPower, as well as any USB-C enabled devices, while a USB-C to USB-A adapter port lets you charge earlier-generation devices.

To recharge the EverPower power bank, simply plug the USB-C charging cable, with its own LED indicator, into the USB-C port. When the power bank is fully charged, the indicator changes color to let you know that it’s ready.

Designed for Comfort

Wide shoulder straps distribute the pressure on your shoulders, while lightweight materials make sure you don’t have any extra weight from the bag itself.

Wear it on your shoulder, or turn it into a beautiful backpack.

ForeverFresh Perfume Pods in the Bag

NALPHI includes ForeverFresh perfume pods that are easily removable and replaceable. The pods hide in a tiny concealed compartment inside the bag, so they stay out of your way. If you ever need to remove them, simply slide them out.

Keep Everything Inside

NALPHI uses two mechanisms to keep your belongings secure — high-end zippers and magnetic closures. Magnetic closures let you quickly, easily, and securely access your bag without hassle. The magnetic closures connect with both your InnerGlow light and the SecureMe system, activating them upon opening. They also serve as a secondary, no-thought, automatic seal — that way you can access what you need quickly.

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