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October 18, 2025
Perched on the edge of Lion’s Head in Fresnaye, Cape Town, this stunning contemporary villa is designed for one purpose: to entertain in style while soaking in some of the most spectacular views South Africa has to offer. Completed by Greg Wright Architects, the home effortlessly blends mountain and ocean vistas with luxurious, contemporary interiors […]
October 17, 2025
Skip to content Gap House An innovative prototype by BDP for Bristol City Council turns a disused garage site in Horfield into nine sustainable, factory-built homes for social rent. Photos Kathy Coley, Wayne Sargent Occupying a narrow plot of former council garages in Bristol’s Horfield district, the Gap House by BDP for Bristol City Council […]
October 17, 2025
Armina Interiors has taken a model house and turned it into a soothing modern retreat that feels entirely personal. Think organic materials, soft neutral tones, and lighting that flatters from breakfast to bedtime. The real luxury is how quiet and composed the whole home feels. Owner and principal designer Armina Kasprowicz started with the architectural […]
October 16, 2025
At first glance, Leporte Residence feels familiar, the gabled roofline and verandah recall the simplicity of an old farmhouse. But look closer, and the innovation begins to unfold. Designed by Lyric Architects, this coastal home is both nostalgic and new, shaped by performance-driven thinking and refined detailing. Every surface and joint has a reason, every […]
October 16, 2025
In Lodz, a city that still hums with studios and workshops, designer Piotr Lucyan has created a second home that reveals itself in delightful stages. The apartment is only 34 square metres, yet it greets you with sculptural light, fine materials, and a few audacious tricks. The biggest surprise waits in plain sight. A mirrored […]
October 15, 2025
The first thing you notice is the teak. Not the driver, not the jack plate, not the tell-tale tangle of cables. A warm, mid-century cabinet sits where you would expect a side table, and only on second look do you realize it is an amp and speaker that belongs in a studio. This is Sonoforma, […]
October 15, 2025
Skip to content Quiet confidence As offices adapt to hybrid working, acoustic control has become essential for comfort and certification. Optima outlines why independently verified data is critical for specifying glass partitions and doors that perform as designed. In association with Optima Systems’ 117 Plus single-glazed partitions with Edge Symmetry doors were used in this […]
October 14, 2025
When a couple who divide their time between New York and Vancouver asked Falken Reynolds to re-imagine their loft, the goal was to merge two worlds: the structured, urban character of Brooklyn and the light, livable atmosphere of Vancouver. The result is a carefully layered apartment that feels both refined and relaxed, a study in […]
October 14, 2025
Marston Architects designed this Australian house. Photography by Katherine Lu. Pivot doors are changing the way we experience our homes. Unlike traditional hinged doors, these dramatic, rotating panels don’t just open a space, they frame it, fill it with natural light, and create seamless connections between indoors and outdoors. Here’s how designers are using them […]
October 14, 2025
Skip to content Michael Pawlyn, Exploration Architecture Exploration Architecture’s founder Michael Pawlyn talks about biologically-inspired design approaches, moving beyond PassivHaus to an ideal of ActiveHaus and discussing company policy while making hedgerow jam. Michael Pawlyn, founder of Exploration Architecture, is photographed at his studio in Highgate, North London. Photo Timothy Soar I’m increasingly in agreement […]
October 12, 2025
In London’s Forest Gate, a Victorian terrace has recently been transformed into a bold yet welcoming family home. LSD Architects reimagined the property with a new rear garden extension, turning a once-enclosed ground floor into a luminous, flexible space. The renovation connects inside and out through thoughtful detailing, expressive color, and materials that feel alive […]
October 12, 2025
Zen Architects have reimagined a 1960’s warehouse in Melbourne, Australia, turning it into a comfortable, energy-efficient family home. By embracing a philosophy of retention and reuse, the architects preserved much of the original building while introducing light, warmth, and functional living spaces for modern family life. The transformation focused on keeping the existing building intact […]
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