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January 2, 2023
January 1, 2023 Surrounded by a working farm, the Hillend Station House designed by Condon Scott Architects has mountain vistas that can be seen in every direction. The architect’s vision was to contain these views and frame them within the home, using carefully placed windows in corridors and bedrooms for pocketed alpine and rural outlooks, […]
December 30, 2022
ACDF Architecture has designed the Apple Tree House, a family home located in the heart of Quebec’s Lanaudiere region. On a private lot engulfed by dense forest, the single-story glass house is made up of a series of boxes and glass walls. The striking black metal and wood exterior contrast the bright interior. In winter, […]
December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022 Studio Puisto has designed a new restaurant and sauna in Finland, which is the first step towards rebuilding the Pistohiekka resort area which flourished until the 1980s but has since disappeared. The new lakeside sauna and restaurant boast a strong design aesthetic based on a central, curved outdoor space with the restaurant […]
December 21, 2022
Atelier d’More has completed the design of a new boutique hotel, located in the suburbs of Beijing, China. Originally used as a residence and office, Atelier d’More was commissioned to renovate this run-down two-story brick-concrete building into the ‘Sleeping Lab’. The designers decided to create an inward view and to create an interesting private garden, which led to […]
December 20, 2022
Janet Sycamore from The Timber Decking and Cladding Association answers readers’ questions. What is external timber cladding? Timber cladding is an arrangement of boards covering the exterior of a building. Not only does it add a design feature to a building but it also provides extra protection against the elements. In UK conditions timber cladding […]
December 19, 2022
Aline Knowles has discovered that initiating her own projects and acting as her own client gives her a level of freedom, satisfaction and self-confidence that eluded her in practice. I always wanted to believe that architecture could work for me, but there are so many obstacles that make it difficult for women to be fully […]
December 18, 2022
Architecture firm StudioColnaghi has shared one of their latest projects with us, a modern home in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, that features a material palette of concrete, wood, and natural stone. The facade of the home showcases all three of these materials, as well as a sunken garage and a stepped pathway lined with […]
December 15, 2022
Condon Scott Architects has designed Sundance Rise, a modern house located on the outskirts of the township of Wanaka in New Zealand. The architecture of the house has been designed in such a way that it allows for as much of the view as possible while still shielding the interiors from harsh elements. Rooflines on […]
December 14, 2022
In the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a timber abode offers a rural retreat for those looking to immerse in the wilderness. Hidden away in the wooded enclaves of High Weald in East Sussex, a timber lodge has landed. Designed by Warwickshire-based practice, Michael Kendrick Architects, ‘Looking Glass Lodge’ is for clients Rik […]
December 14, 2022
William / Kaven Architecture has designed a modern home that sits on the east bank of the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. The main house and guest house form a one-story compound organized around a central courtyard, where a mature maple tree was preserved as the centerpiece. Materials like cedar, aluminum, and board-formed concrete are […]
December 12, 2022
Squire & Partners completes 1 million square foot Art Deco-inspired mixed-use development on former Metropolitan Police Headquarters site. Squire & Partners has completed The Broadway, a 1 million sqft residential, workspace and retail development for developer Northacre. The Westminster site previously housed the Metropolitan Police Headquarters, a 1960s block which occupied the entire footprint, creating […]
December 12, 2022
UID Architects has designed a new home in Fukuyama, Japan, with a unique shape inspired by a spiderweb. The octagonal spiderweb-shaped structure, designed for a family of four, has a slanted 45-degree angled roof, to create an expansive interior with desirable views, ventilation, natural light, and privacy. Inside the home, you can see the supporting […]
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