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June 28, 2023
Plants Are Encouraged To Grow Over The Exterior Of This New House
Giles Miller Studio has shared photos of their first completed residential property in Kent, England, that features a sculptural black facade. The house breaks down barriers between the building’s internal spaces and the glade of natural planting and trees that surround it. By having a unique sculptural facade, the home invites nature to grow up […]
June 26, 2023
Painted Drop Shadows Around The Windows Create An Interesting Effect On This Building
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design has unveiled its own new office that’s located within a century-old, three-storey brick building in Toronto’s Corso Italia neighborhood. A unique design feature not often seen on the exterior of a building, are the painted drop shadows surrounding the windows. These drop shadows, which also stand out at night, create a […]
June 22, 2023
This Modern Mountain Home Was Designed With Distinctly Separate Wings
CLB Architects has sent us photos of a mountain retreat they designed in a densely forested area of Big Sky, Montana. Designed as a launchpad for the homeowners’ many outdoor recreation activities, the home is aligned to the edge of a gentle slope. The home has been designed as a long, linear plan punctuated by […]
June 21, 2023
A White Palette Helps Connect This Heritage Home With Its New Addition
Dalecki Design has shared photos of a home they remodeled in Subiaco, Australia, which includes a contemporary rear addition and a white color palette throughout. The heritage character of the original house and the bright but calm feeling of the new addition are harmoniously brought together through subtle detailing, thoughtful material pairings, and a sense […]
June 19, 2023
A Muted Palette Unifies The Interior Of This Remodeled Mid-Century Modern Home
Gast Architects has sent us photos of a remodel they completed for an Eichler home in the San Francisco Bay Area, that hadn’t been updated since it was built in 1955. Before we take a look at the ‘after’ photos, here’s a glimpse of what the home looked like before the remodel. The home included […]
June 18, 2023
The New Addition On This Home Includes A Pass-Through Window To The Kitchen
Building firm Demardi, together with design firm Mesh Design & Projects, have recently completed the renovation and new rear extension of a home in Thornbury, Australia, for a young family. The original facade of the home was restored, weatherboards were replaced, and new fretwork and posts were installed and repainted. New decking on the front […]
June 15, 2023
Overhanging Plants Surround The Exterior Of This Home
June 15, 2023 Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy has sent us photos of a home they completed in the neighborhood of Pune, India that has abundant greenery. To complement the surrounding neighborhood, they designed the house to have planters that line the exterior. The planters help the home merge seamlessly with the environment, while also making […]
June 14, 2023
The Large Arch Window In Front Of This Cafe Offers A Glimpse Of The Creative Interior
CHIRP is a small cafe in Ayutthaya, Thailand, designed by Anatomy Architecture + Atelier. It is an extension attached to a larger cafe, and it was built to sell traditional Thai Roti desserts. A box with an arched front The building is a simple cube that faces the street, so people passing by notice it. […]
June 8, 2023
A Vaulted Ceiling Is a Dramatic Feature Inside This Modern Barn House
BLA Design Group has completed a modern barn house for a young family in British Columbia, Canada. Its centre is a tall, atrium-like living space under a vaulted ceiling, planned to encourage activity and keep the family connected. Two volumes on an irregular site The house stands on an irregular lot at the end of […]
June 5, 2023
A Garage Transformed Into An Apartment With A Home Office
YR Architecture + Design has shared photos of a modern 575 square foot (53 sqm) live/work studio in Columbus, OH, that was once a 2-car garage. The homeowners were determined for their two-car garage to be an asset, with the couple seeking to maximize their property, and at the same time, offer options for leasing […]
May 31, 2023
Creative Patterned Designs Cover The Facade Of This Brick House
May 31, 2023 Manoj Patel Design Studio has shared photos of a home they’ve completed in Vadodara, India, that includes unique brick designs on its facade. Located in the middle of an urban area, the eye-catching facade showcases a brick accent section that has a variety of artistic patterns. Some of the bricks are crafted […]
May 29, 2023
Metal Cladding Wraps Around The Large Gable Roof Of This House
BLA Design Group has shared photos of their latest project, a unique modern home that marries the West and the East, linking a Chinese-Canadian family’s present lifestyle to their past memories. Located in Vancouver, Canada, the home has a prominent gable form that floats atop the main level of the house, creating a cantilevered cover […]