This project in Montreal by Jean-Maxime Labrecque certainly has a few unique twists, but what sets it apart from similar interiors is, in part, the fact that most photos show someone actually occupying the spaces.

In some cases, this shows off neat functionality, like a sleek metal surfacing concealing a huge and useful walk-in close, or what it might be like to sit at this table or lean on that counter.

In others, it perhaps reveals more than the architect wished to share – how uncomfortable those benches might be, or the comfortable nature vs. awkwardness of bending over to get something out of certain cabinets.

The apartment also features unusual walls that divide the space into six well defined living areas. Glass additions contribute to the overall contemporary feel and aesthetics of the loft. Modern and unexpected forms are at the basis of beautiful apartment design. Throughout this crib, one can observe eccentric decorative items, decadent fabrics and contracts of great visual effects. The living room is spacious and airy, with large windows, a perfect interior for working or socializing. We were particularly intrigued by the design of the entertaining area which can serve as a good source of inspiration.

The restoration of an early twentieth-century barn in Val Tidone, Italy led to this characteristic project combining traditional and contemporary architecture. A typical farmhouse has been transformed into a holiday home without radically altering its original form.

A simple architectural style has been chosen to successfully respond to the needs of a large family. The horizontal and vertical connection of the surfaces are enhanced by the glass covered passageway-cum-yard and the particular design of the staircase (a key element of the project) which together provide a sense of continuity between the interior spaces.

Light is abundant from the wall-to-wall windows, and exposes the brick the barn is built from on every wall. Itâ€s an explosion of old charm founded only in places like this one.

The reuse of local materials together with innovative technical features from the insulation and natural ventilation systems to the intricate heating system of stoves and chimneys enable this project to resolve the requirements for all-season living.

The winter woodshed is the only new construction on the site which is entirely clad in wood.

via Freshome.com – Interior Design & Architecture Newsletter