Architecture & Design Community
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 […]
July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024 Upstairs Studio Architecture has shared photos of a 900 sqft addition in South Miami, Florida, for owners who were looking for a little extra room in their traditional home, that was open to the outdoors, and allowed for a private primary bedroom and studio apart from the main residence. The existing house […]
July 30, 2024
Farmer Payne Architects together with interior designer firm Suede Studio, have completed a ranch house in Idaho, that seamlessly integrates rustic charm and contemporary elegance. Adorned with authentic hand-hewn heavy timber and stone with big grout joints reminiscent of old-world craftsmanship, the home provides a warm and lived-in feel for the family that resides there. […]
July 29, 2024
Architecture firm Studio Saxe, has shared photos of a new home they completed in Costa Rica, that’s designed to progressively highlight the wondrous ecological and topographical surroundings. The home has a roof covering composed of perforated panels, and tinted blue to create a seamless visual transition with the ocean’s horizon. The roof also functions as […]
July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024 Upstairs Studio Architecture has shared photos of a modern addition of a pool house and loggia they designed for an existing primary residence in Florida. The pool house and loggia are sleek yet thoughtful and seamless extensions of the home, with the design blending comfort, elegance, and simplicity. Materials and finishes that […]
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