The chapel conversion sits in the Mayfield Grange development in southern Britain. It is built by Weston Homes, comprises a selection of new build and refurbished houses and apartment blocks, together with this Grade II Listed converted Chapel. The entire development is situated in rolling countryside with breathtaking views.

As befits a conversion of this type, much of the original splendour of this interior has been retained. The chapel has it all, from the beautifully decorated vaulted ceiling to the unique stone carvings and dramatic stained glass windows. The builders have provided contemporary features and finishes to complement the original style, with special attention paid to the lighting.

Much of the ground floor remains open plan. The living area is dominated by a stunning stained glass window, whilst an elegant spiral staircase provides access to a mezzanine floor. On the mezzanine you find the master bedroom and ensuite. The separate bespoke kitchen includes state-of-the-art units and integrated appliances.

The eclectic interior design totally makes sense once you consider the history behind the building – it was once a charming late Victorian school, and has since been restored to the fresh and unique interior you see here. This apartment occupies the top floor, once a gymnasium. Mixed vintage chairs and industrial lights are the perfect way to balance the playful youthfulness of the space with a more mature, intimate appeal.

Its exterior stays true to the origins of the building and displays an intriguing brick finish. Once inside, the overall perspective is bent, as a potential visitor is likely to be surprised by the modern interior. A generously sized living and dining space acts as the focal point of the entire house. The attention to detail is obvious in every corner of the project, from the lighting elements in the living area to the specially commissioned bathroom with imported marble from Italy.

State-of-the art technology is also a defying factor for this home, equipped with infrared high security cameras and intercom system with electric gates.

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The inside of this 1930s water tower-turned-house, however, gleams white and smooth all around – quintessentially modern despite the non-linear walls and minimalist metal spiral staircases, curves that dominate each space within this completely remodeled cylinder.

Steel, concrete and glass form the basic material palette used by Zecc in this incredible contemporary home conversion – and these choices do help to transition from the aged rustic style of the preserved facade to the modern interior spaces, but they are nonetheless almost as different as can be.

The water tower is spread over nine levels. Many challenges are faced in the design: letting more daylight in and strengthening the relationship with the back courtyard by inserting a three-level high window frame; maintaining the interiorâ€s industrial characteristics by working with materials like steel, concrete and glass; and in the tower, ensuring an effective, efficient layout for several small round rooms that lay one on top of the other, while preserving the towerâ€s spaciousness.

Located in a landmarked synagogue is this grand triplex apartment with unique spatial qualities. The building was converted into five residences in the 1980s. After purchasing the home, the lucky couple turned it into a modernistâ€s version of the green haven that it once was.

The new layout takes advantage of the impressive double-height space and the private penthouse terrace. A custom-designed stair provides fluidity and continuity of function and spatial quality.

Renovated and redesigned using some cool design elements and materials that have low impact on the planet, the new home sports a downstairs lounge, second-floor library and a third-floor bedroom.

The main bathroom was relocated to the third floor bedroom level, allowing the mezzanine to become a spacious library/ lounge. The exterior facade to the terrace was exchanged to a custom glass sliding system allowing space to flow smoothly from interior to exterior.

Serving as the exterior extension to the bedroom, the penthouse terrace was conceived as a weaving of horizontal surfaces while also keeping to the soft transition curves as mirrored in the bathroom fritted glass wall.

The level of transparency in the construction and the extensive use of glass to bring in the modern minimalist feel have meant that there is plenty of natural ventilation which does away with lighting needs for most parts of the day.