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December 25, 2025
Tucked into one of Melbourne’s most prestigious suburbs, this contemporary Toorak residence by Architecton balances moments of architectural drama with spaces that feel genuinely welcoming. From the very first step onto the property, the house reveals itself slowly, guiding visitors through greenery, glass and open interiors made for both everyday living and large social gatherings. […]
December 25, 2025
Tucked behind a Seattle home, a small backyard has quietly become one the most inviting places on the property. Designed by architecture and design studio Board & Vellum, this compact reading shed proves that a modest footprint can still deliver comfort, character, and a sense of escape without ever leaving home. Surrounded by outdoor seating, […]
December 24, 2025
Tucked into the rolling green hills of Nocaima, Colombia, this small house begins with a familiar idea and slowly turns it into something quietly unexpected. Designed by Obreval, the project looks to rural building traditions not as fixed references, but as living elements that can be questioned, refined, and reshaped for the present. Bamboo, pitched […]
December 24, 2025
Designed by Pyxis Nautica and built by Hello Wood, Monolith Lodge in Dobogoko, Hungary, is a modern forest home shaped by timing as much as design. What began as a concept plan years earlier eventually found the right moment, site, and collaborators to move forward. The finished house brings together exposed CLT, concrete, and glass […]
December 22, 2025
Tucked into a quiet inner city suburb of Melbourne, Australia, this family home by STAR Architecture was designed to feel calm and considered rather than bold or imposing. Built on a small block within a cosy cul-de-sac, the house takes a gentle approach to modern living, using timber, concrete and thoughtful detailing to blend into […]
December 20, 2025
Designed by The Ranch Mine with interiors by Designs by MB, this oceanfront home in San Pedro, Belize was created for connection. Built for a retired inventor and an interior designer, the house was planned as a place to gather, cook, swim, and stay for weeks at a time. Every decision centers on openness, durability, […]
December 19, 2025
At first glance, this Orcas Island home keeps a low profile. But step inside and it quickly becomes clear that simplicity is doing the heavy lifting. Designed by Heliotrope Architects for a retired couple, the 1,450 square foot house uses height, glass, and careful planning to feel open, calm, and expansive. The house sits on […]
December 17, 2025
Set among rolling apple orchards in northern Italy, Hometown House is a deeply personal project shaped by return. Designed by MoDusArchitects for a client rebuilding on his childhood family site, the home balances bold contemporary form with local craft and material tradition. What emerges is a house that stands out visually, yet feels rooted in […]
December 17, 2025
Skip to content Material Cultures Material Cultures explain how they are challenging conventional construction cultures in a bid to bring architecture closer to agriculture, land management and landscape. Material Cultures at their studio in Hackney, east London. From left to right: Will Bradley, Paloma Gormley, Daria Moatazed-Keivani, Huma Mahmood, Serena Faizal, Bo Yee Lau, Summer […]
December 17, 2025
Designs Northwest Architects has completed this waterfront home on Camano Island that was shaped by challenges long before finishes were chosen. The site came with strict shoreline rules, unstable soils, and a steep hillside, all set against sweeping water views. Instead of working around those limits, the design responds directly to them. What emerged is […]
December 17, 2025
Seasoned CFO and CEO George Panos outlines how better forecasting, realistic pricing and consistent billing can create more resilient practices. In Total Synergy’s episode of The Blueprint Collective podcast, George Panos, a seasoned CFO and CEO in the A&E world, shares what it really takes to run a financially strong architecture or engineering firm. He […]
December 16, 2025
Skip to content Caochan na Creige wins RIBA House of the Year Named RIBA House of the Year 2025, Izat Arundell’s self-built home in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides was recognised for its sensitivity to place, hyper-local materiality and assured response to an extreme landscape. Photos Richard Gaston & Jack Arundell Read our coverage of the house […]
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