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July 11, 2025
NOIR Abbesses: A Chic Coffee Hideaway in Montmartre, Paris – ADC
Located in Paris’s vibrant Montmartre neighborhood, NOIR Abbesses coffee shop redefines café aesthetics through thoughtful, sculptural design. Architect Jessica Mille transforms a modest space into a visually compelling environment where form, texture, and material seamlessly merge. Immediately captivating visitors is the cafe’s distinctive centerpiece, a dramatic rounded counter crafted from layers of polished wood topped […]
July 10, 2025
A Kitchen Island That Feels More Like Modern Furniture
In Montreal’s leafy Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood, a 1905 home has been reimagined by RobitailleCurtis for a young doctor couple seeking more space and flow. What began as a pandemic purchase evolved into a sensitive expansion, making way for a growing family and a lifestyle rooted in clarity and connection. A modest seven-foot addition to the rear […]
July 9, 2025
This Sculptural Home Turns Minimalism Into a Statement
Brighton Sands is a four-storey family home in Melbourne designed by mckimm, blending inspiration from the LA hills with a distinctly Australian sense of place. Defined by sculptural architecture, natural materials, and a seamless connection to the outdoors, the residence offers a tranquil retreat grounded in light, texture, and flow. It’s a considered balance of […]
July 8, 2025
Vyšehrad Railway Bridge – ADC
AT speaks to civil engineer Ian Firth, who has challenged demolition threats of Prague’s Vyšehrad Railway Bridge with a proposal to restore the landmark, upgrading its infrastructure for modern rail demands. With UNESCO now backing its protection, the bridge becomes a test case in how cities can balance progress with preservation. Images Michal Slusar An […]
July 8, 2025
Modern Living Meets Montreal’s History in a Striking Loft Transformation
In the heart of Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal, La Firme has redefined what it means to live within history. Their latest project, Elmire, transforms a 19th-century industrial building into a refined contemporary home. Formerly a textile mill and Campbell’s soup factory, the structure now celebrates modern life while honoring its industrial roots. Inside Elmire, heritage and […]
July 7, 2025
A Mid-Century Modern Home Reimagined for a Family in California
In the hills of Palo Alto, California, an iconic Eichler home has been respectfully transformed by architect-artist Gustave Carlson. Originally built in 1971 and custom-commissioned by architect John S. Lynd, a personal friend of Joseph Eichler, the home carries a rare pedigree among the region’s mid-century residences. Today, it belongs to a couple with four […]
July 7, 2025
CUPACLAD reigns in central London mansard renovation – ADC
The Blackfriars district, nestled in central London and bordered by the River Thames, is rich in historical and listed buildings. Among these stands the recently refurbished building at 30-34 New Bridge Street, now crowned with a stunning CUPACLAD mansard. The building’s two-story mansard was originally clad in Westmorland slate. However, the renovation plans called for a high-quality, aesthetically pleasing replacement. […]
July 6, 2025
This Artist’s Treehouse Is Changing How We See Tiny Homes
In an episode from Tiny House Giant Journey, a YouTube channel dedicated to unique home tours, host Jenna visits the Black Crane Treehouse, a striking, mid century-inspired retreat perched in the treetops above Mission Lake in Washington State. Designed as an artist residency, this small but highly intentional space blends architecture, craftsmanship, and nature into […]
July 5, 2025
From abandoned to dreamy: see inside this Mexican home’s spectacular makeover
In the heart of Mérida’s historic center in Mexico, an abandoned structure has been quietly transformed into a serene retreat. Designed by Veinte Diezz Arquitectos, Vistalcielo is a 155 m² vacation home that reimagines the rhythm of indoor and outdoor living. Through a careful balance of preservation and modern intervention, the house invites light, air, […]
July 4, 2025
This 1970s Home Gets a Family-Friendly Makeover
In Calgary’s quiet residential landscape, a dated 1970s bungalow has been thoughtfully transformed into a warm, family-first home by Mera Studio Architects. With just 1,700 square feet, the design embraces curves, storage solutions, and playful moments, proving that even modest footprints can feel elevated, functional, and full of life. The clients, a young family, were […]
July 4, 2025
From Old Victorian Shopfront to Sustainable City Home with Solar Panels and Rooftop Garden
Photography by Michael Lassman In the heart of a heritage conservation zone, CplusC Architects + Builders have reimagined the urban home as a living system. Welcome to the Jungle House is built on the belief that architecture must move beyond shelter and aesthetics, it must support life, reduce consumption, and regenerate the environment it inhabits. […]
July 3, 2025
Prague Airport Terminal 3 – ADC
In the hands of Studio Ra15, Terminal 3 at Prague Airport has undergone a thoughtful upgrade that balances functionality, comfort, and representation. Photos Petr Polak Words Kira Treliving Czech practice Studio Ra15 has introduced a striking new airside steel canopy to the terminal while preserving the postmodern character of the original 1990s structure. The terminal, […]
