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September 4, 2025
Skip to content VELUX Glass Rooflight Electric Roof Exit: Safe and seamless flat roof access Flat roof windows are increasingly popular in modern architecture and home extensions for their ability to flood spaces with daylight and sky views. But today, roof windows are expected to do more than provide light – they must also deliver […]
September 3, 2025
Montreal’s creative pulse just got a little stronger. Designed by Lemoignan Studio, Maniac Barbier, already a fixture in Griffintown, has unveiled a second chapter that is less shop, more social hub. Their new spot at Plateau Mont-Royal turns the classic barbering ritual into a communal experience by folding in a café front and centre. A […]
September 2, 2025
In the heart of Santo Domingo, where the city never stops buzzing, ANarquitectura together with Laurelen González, have transformed a rooftop into a serene, private space for a family. The client’s vision was simple but powerful: a refuge in the city where he and his family could unwind. The result is a rooftop terrace that […]
September 2, 2025
Designing a home that feels both spacious and warm is no small task, especially when children are part of the equation. For this Taipei apartment, Awork Design Studio leaned into the theme of exploration, shaping an open-plan layout filled with light, multi-functional spaces, and hidden surprises. The result is a home that grows with its […]
September 2, 2025
Skip to content Mason & Fifth Westbourne Park AHMM and TiggColl complete a new flexible living and mixed-use development on the Grand Union Canal in West London. Photos Adam Firman, James Reteif, Rob Parrish Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) and TiggColl have completed Mason & Fifth Westbourne Park, a mixed-use development for Cheyne Capital on […]
September 1, 2025
In the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill, architecture firm HELIOTROPE designed a home that bridges modern living with the charm of its historic surroundings. Created for a couple, an artist and an engineer, the residence balances contemporary style with the character of its neighborhood, offering natural light, a gallery-like interior, and a guest wing that […]
August 31, 2025
Taking inspiration from the classic architecture of an alpine chalet, Canadian design firm la SHED has created a lakeside retreat in Lanaudière, Quebec. Known as Chalet de la Plage, this home balances tradition with a refined, contemporary touch. Nestled among the trees, the home reveals itself only when you get close. Facing directly onto the […]
August 30, 2025
In Toronto’s west end, the Sunnylea Home by Orangeink Design offers a fresh take on family living. Rooted in simplicity, warmth, and subtle sophistication, the house balances clean lines with natural textures. Inspired by the homeowners’ travels through southern Italy, it reflects a timeless elegance shaped by materiality and restraint. From the street, the home […]
August 29, 2025
When O2 Architecture were asked to design a home in Palm Springs with open-plan living and durable materials, the result was Las Palmas Heights Residence, a striking yet grounded modern house that feels directly tied to its desert setting. The home sits on a sloped site with a 20-foot drop from north to south. Rather […]
August 28, 2025
When you walk past this Melbourne home, you’d never guess what’s waiting at the back. Designed by Australian firm Architecton, the project keeps the original Victorian terrace intact from the street while introducing a bold, modern extension at the rear. From the front, the home looks untouched, a classic piece of history blending into its […]
August 28, 2025
AT chats to Dan Meis, a specialist in sports stadia and architect behind Everton FC’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium as he reveals why fans hug him in the street and why he has a club tattoo. Meis in his LA studio. (Credit: AECOM) When Everton engaged you — what did those initial conversations look like? […]
August 27, 2025
The Moore Park West residence by CCY Architects brings modern alpine living to the forests of Telluride, Colorado. Designed as a family home, it is both grounded in the landscape and open to the surrounding views, offering a balance of warmth, craftsmanship, and connection to nature. Shaped as a single elongated structure, the home’s design […]
13 November 2026
