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November 12, 2023

This Kindergarten Design Features Vibrant Colored Glass Inside And Out

November 12, 2023 SAKO Architects has sent us photos of a kindergarten they designed in Tianshui, China, that features a white exterior with a kaleidoscope of colors. The kindergarten, built in a small provincial town, features white exterior walls with windows in the shape of local yao-tung arches. Sunlight from the glass roof penetrates and […]

November 9, 2023

A Green Exterior Helps This Cabin Blend Into The Forest

Scalar Architecture has completed a modern cabin in Connecticut that has a minimal ecological footprint. Designed as a 1200-square-foot retreat for a family of writers and producers, the cabin is only accessible via foot or light utility vehicle. The cabin is located in a hilly and forested area with big rocks and not much topsoil. […]

November 8, 2023

Cascading Plants Cover This Home In Vietnam

X11 Design Studio has shared photos of a home they completed in Quang Ninh, Vietnam, that includes a facade of cascading plants. The home has been designed for a three-generation family, who wanted optimal functionality and a connection between nature and people. To integrate nature into the design of the home, Chrysanthemum curtains have been […]

November 7, 2023

A Sculptural Brick Exterior Creates A Unique Expression For This Home In Toronto

Photography by Younes Bounhar Design firm PARTISANS has designed a home for a family in Toronto, Canada, that features a sculptural brick facade. Photography by Younes Bounhar The design of the Canvas House has been inspired by the homeowners’ love of contemporary art, with the outer walls of the home made of bricks arranged in […]

November 6, 2023

Before & After – A 1970s Home Received A Contemporary Renovation

Floisand Studio Architects has shared photos of a contemporary renovation project they did for a home in Seattle, Washington. The original 1970s Seattle rambler had a typical boxy layout, while the exterior featured brick with blue and red accents. The new exterior includes new siding, landscaping, and an enlarged entryway, significantly enhancing the home’s street […]

October 26, 2023

This Home Hidden In The Forest Appears Like A Stack Of Illuminated Boxes

William / Kaven Architecture has sent us photos of a home they completed in Portland, Oregon, that’s part of a collection of private residences perched on several steeply sloped sites within Forest Park, a 5,000-acre woodland. A simple material palette of dark steel, concrete, glass, and custom bronze-black cladding grounds the house within the surrounding […]

October 22, 2023

Large Folding Glass Walls Open This Home To A Courtyard

October 22, 2023 Narch Arquitectes has shared photos of a home they designed in Barcelona, Spain, that has large folding windows that connect the interior to the inner courtyard and garden. The home, completed for a couple and their two daughters, has folding windows that can be opened completely or gradually depending on the season, […]

October 19, 2023

A Sheltered Space Beneath The Sloping Roof Of This Home Makes Space For A Hot Tub

Batay-Csorba Architects has designed a home in Toronto, Canada, that takes advantage of the small 65’x20’ pie-shaped corner lot, and includes a sheltered outdoor balcony. The sloping roof partially covers the balcony, with an opening above the Japanese soaking tub. The home’s exterior is clad in old historical buff yellow brick in varying banded coursing […]

October 17, 2023

A Distinct Dining Area Was Created In This Home By Surrounding It With Cabinetry

Toronto-based architecture and design practice Great Lake Studio has shared photos of a home they designed, that’s clad in custom charred cedar and has a pitched roof. Inside, the main level of the home is the gathering place, with the living room, dining area, and kitchen all sharing the open space. The designer of this […]

October 15, 2023

This Home's Addition Is Designed To Feel Like You've Stepped Into The Garden

BENT Architecture has shared photos of a project they designed in Victoria, Australia, that included the design of a rear extension that answers the statement, “Imagine if your home could feel like living in a garden pavilion”. By retaining the character-rich front section of the home and creating a new, light-filled addition to the rear, […]

October 11, 2023

This Kitchen Island Was Designed With Built-In Seating

C. Kairouz Architects has shared photos of a renovation and extension project they designed for a home in Melbourne, Australia. One of the design details in the new extension is the kitchen island that doubles as seating for the dining area. The design of the kitchen island has a carved-out curved section that includes a […]

October 10, 2023

Two Spiral Staircases Help Create This Unique Home Design

Architect Alexis Dornier together with interior designer Silvia Fairman, have completed a new home in the Balinese jungle, that features a unique design centered around a pair of spiral staircases. Drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature and a desire to challenge architectural norms, the design took shape as a figure 8, offering continuous fluid […]