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November 11, 2025
Canadian designers Coryn Kempster and Julia Jamrozik have created something special on the shores of Stoney Lake, Ontario. Their project, called Sky House, is a modern holiday home designed to balance bold form with the natural beauty that surrounds it. At first glance, the house seems to float. It’s made up of two volumes stacked […]
November 9, 2025
When Nic and Hayfa bought their Edwardian semi in Forest Hill, south east London, they inherited a home full of charm but short on light. Built in 1901 by renowned local builder Ted Christmas, it was part of a celebrated group of homes known for their craftsmanship and detail. But inside, the layout was dated, […]
November 7, 2025
In the heart of Shanghai, one ordinary apartment has been transformed into something a little different. Designed by Wutopia Lab, the project began as a typical three-bedroom, two-living-room layout, the kind of standardized home that fills China’s cities. But instead of accepting convention, the designers decided to rewrite the script of urban family living. The […]
November 7, 2025
We spoke to Italian architect, Erica Borsa of Studio Vapore, about why she set up shop in China and about A Gentle Reclaim, the practice’s poetic installation for the ‘Shanghai Picnic’ architecture biennial. Exploring themes of atmosphere, impermanence and material lightness, the project transforms a quiet alley into a place of pause and reflection — […]
November 7, 2025
Tucked away on a three-acre plot in a quiet rural subdivision, Alta Cabin might seem like just another mountain retreat at first glance. But look closer, and you’ll discover a story of care, creativity, and a touch of whimsy. The client had purchased the property with a dilapidated cabin already in place, as well as […]
November 6, 2025
Skip to content Bathtub to shower – a smart solution with a tailored Plug & Play system from wedi Marriott, one of the world’s leading hotel chains, was looking for a solution that not only fulfilled the highest standards in terms of design and quality, but could also be installed quickly without requiring much coordination […]
November 5, 2025
It sounds like something out of a childhood dream: a hidden treehouse in the middle of a forest, wrapped around a century-old oak, complete with a cozy bedroom and a rooftop terrace high above the trees. But this isn’t a fairytale, it’s the ORIGIN Treehouse Hotel by Paris-based Atelier LAVIT. Created for clients who wanted […]
November 4, 2025
Skip to content Call for expressions of interest: The Hummingbird Learning Lab The Hummingbird Learning Lab invites expressions of interest for the design, development and delivery of a demountable project for an inspirational space for learning, research and exploration that reflects its neuroscience-grounded approach to education and community engagement. Grounded in a deep understanding of […]
November 3, 2025
Skip to content Reflections: Maison de Verre John Pardey on how Pierre Chareau and Bernard Bijvoët’s Maison de Verre (House of Glass) redefined domestic architecture in 1930s Paris — fusing craft and industry, transparency and privacy, transforming a bourgeois townhouse into a luminous, steel-framed gesamtkunstwerk. (Credit: Subrealistsandu via Wikipedia Commons) Words John Pardey This article […]
November 3, 2025
In the world of luxury homes, bigger often means better. But for one Montecito homeowner, the dream was refreshingly simple. Working with Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects (NMA Architects), Tom wanted a home that stripped away excess and focused on what truly matters: quality, calm, and comfort. The result? A modern residence that captures the spirit […]
November 1, 2025
In the quiet, tree-lined streets of the San Mateo Highlands, a beloved Eichler home has found new life. Klopf Architecture, working alongside Outer Space Landscape Architects and Coast to Coast Construction, set out to update and expand the house for a growing family who wanted to preserve its spirit for generations to come. Rather than […]
November 1, 2025
James Hardie explains how fermacell® fibre gypsum boards can help accelerate project timelines without compromising on quality. In the fast-paced world of construction, time is often the most valuable resource. Delays can cascade through a project, impacting budgets, client satisfaction, and downstream trades. That’s why innovative materials like fermacell® fibre gypsum boards are transforming how […]
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