Architecture & Design Community
August 23, 2024
Jakarta native Ed Gunawan always felt the ocean’s call, and in 2022, he finally answered by making the move to Bali. But when it came to building his first home, grandeur wasn’t the goal—honouring the land was. “In a Balinese village, the temple should be the only structure that stands out,” Gunawan reflects. This philosophy […]
August 22, 2024
Casa da Baro in Bragança Paulista isn’t just a house—it’s a visual feast, an architectural marvel that seems to exist in a world where gravity and design boundaries are mere suggestions. Created by the visionary team at Passarelli Arquitetos, this residence captures the imagination with its striking features, each element carefully crafted to leave a […]
August 21, 2024
Architects Julio Cano and Barbara Bardin of Canobardin have designed the TipiTop Tents for the Costa del Sol Glamping Village in Spain: timber-framed tents that bring an architect’s approach to camping. A frame of laminated pine Each tent is built entirely on a laminated pine wood structure. Its volume comes from three porticoes that carry […]
August 20, 2024
Architecture firm Apiacas Arquitetos, has shared photos of a home they completed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that was designed with a single-story layout that wraps around a swimming pool. The wooden roof, designed as a single horizontal plane, forms a loose crowning of the concrete panel enclosures and adds a natural material that stands out […]
August 16, 2024
August 16, 2024 Design and build company Alloy Homes Incorporated, has sent us photos of a new home they completed in Calgary, Alberta, that was artfully designed around its relationship with the mature urban forest across the street Stepping inside, we see a minimalist foyer with a bench and metallic accents. Each room in the […]
August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024 Design and build company Alloy Homes Incorporated has shared photos of a new home they completed in one of Calgary’s original upscale mid-century neighborhoods. The design of the home was inspired by the long, horizontal lines of the classic California bungalow, and includes an open floor plan and the amenities of a […]
August 15, 2024
São Paulo-based interior architect Marilia Pellegrini describes her Casa das Palmeiras residential commission in the Alphaville neighbourhood of São Paulo as a dream project. She says she had ideal freedom and full-project control that allowed her to create a cohesive residence among the existing imperial palm trees. According to Pellegrini, the project is chiefly based on […]
August 8, 2024
Fougeron Architecture has shared photos of a home they remodeled that’s suspended between two California hills, and spans a creek, and boasts a waterfall in the backyard. The goal of the project was to reconnect this structure into the environment while best utilizing the exceptional site for the clients. In this part of California, it […]
August 7, 2024
Heliotrope Architects has shared photos of a contemporary extension they completed for a home in Seattle, Washington, that was originally designed and built in 1933 by Norwegian boat captain Ole E. Nelson. The new addition added 500 square-feet to the home and created space for a new kitchen and dining area, while the exterior finishes […]
August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024 AR Design Studio has shared photos of a project they completed that included a new contemporary single-storey extension for a private residence. Mature trees surround the site to the north and east, and tall lush hedges to the south and west perimeter of the property that provide privacy. The new extension features […]
August 2, 2024
Is there anything that has not been said about a minimalist lofts in Soho? The height and scale of the rooms, the tall windows, The sparse window treatments, the diffused natural light, the natural hues, the light wood, the textures of the white upholstery… Yet, we find ourselves attracted to yet another such minimalist Soho […]
August 1, 2024
Akb Architects has shared photos of a cottage they designed that comprises a cluster of buildings, each scaled proportionately to the island’s one-acre size. Located three hours north of Toronto, Canada, the cottage includes four pitch-roofed structures, harmoniously clad in silver-weathered cedar shingles to blend in with the surroundings. The main cottage is at the […]
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