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July 18, 2025
Tucked into an existing clearing amid native bushland, this self-built home by Archterra Architects is more than just a structure. It is an homage to camping under a tarp, reframed through the lens of mid-century Californian modernism and grounded in Western Australian earth. Inspired by the spirit of the 1940s to 60s Californian Case Study […]
July 18, 2025
High above Chicago’s Lincoln Park, a hidden oasis unfolds atop a residential building, a 3,400-square-foot rooftop retreat that feels more like a yard in the sky than a traditional terrace. Designed by dSPACE Studio, this elevated escape sits above a combined penthouse unit, offering sweeping views, rich plant life, and a mix of tranquil and […]
July 17, 2025
Nestled within the exclusive enclave of the Hamptons, H House is a tranquil haven designed as a sophisticated summer retreat. A collaborative masterpiece, this striking residence unites the creative visions of Buenos Aires-based Estudio Ramos, Antwerp’s Dieter Vander Velpen Architects, and the celebrated Miami-based landscape designer Raymond Jungles. The result is a breathtaking testament to […]
July 13, 2025
What began as a small repair job turned into a complete architectural reinvention. Designed by boutique Northern California firm Medium Plenty, this three-story family home reflects a deep collaboration between the architects and a creative couple with two young kids. Originally initiated to address structural water damage, the project evolved into a fully custom rebuild […]
July 12, 2025
In the green hills of Ibiúna, a quiet rural town about 90 minutes from São Paulo, architect Rodrigo Ohtake has built a family retreat unlike any other. Designed for weekends away with his wife Ana Carolina and their three children, the home is both a restful hideaway and a bold experiment in modular, eco-conscious design. […]
July 12, 2025
Blatto Boat is a newly constructed Floating On Water Residence (FOWR) located on the north end of Seattle’s Lake Union. Designed by Seattle studio GO’C, the houseboat is built within the exact footprint of an existing 12-by-40-foot vessel, making efficient use of every available inch. Working in close collaboration with a nautical engineer from the […]
July 11, 2025
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 9, 2025
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 7, 2025
In the hills of Palo Alto, California, architect and artist Gustave Carlson has updated a mid-century Eichler home for a couple with four daughters and a large art collection, much of it by emerging female artists. The house was built in 1971 as a custom commission by architect John S. Lynd, a personal friend of […]
July 6, 2025
The Black Crane Treehouse is a small, mid century inspired retreat in the treetops above Mission Lake in Washington State. It was designed as an artist residency, and it was featured in a home tour by the YouTube channel Tiny House Giant Journey. Built around the trees The house is carried by two 100-year-old trees […]
July 4, 2025
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
High on the wooded slopes of Mount Saint-Bruno in Quebec, there is a house that feels more like a quiet promise than a structure. The Montpellier II residence, conceived by Montreal-based studio Vives St-Laurent, is a lesson in how architecture can withdraw from spectacle and, in doing so, become unforgettable. Laurence Ouimet-Vives and Lysanne St-Laurent, […]
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