Architecture & Design Community
Tag: house design
March 6, 2026
A Global Snapshot of Design in 2025. Design Skill Awards Winners.
The third edition of the Design Skill Awards has revealed a global constellation of creative excellence, bringing together more than 90 winning projects from 31 countries. The 2025 Design Skill selection demonstrates how contemporary design continues to evolve across scales and disciplines — from intimate residential spaces to ambitious urban visions, from experimental installations to carefully crafted interiors. Together, […]
May 13, 2025
How A Wood Screen Turned This Home Extension Into A Design Showpiece
Austin Maynard Architects has unveiled a thoughtful renovation and extension of an Australian home, transforming it into a warm, modern space that blends lightness, function, and character. Influenced by a year living in Japan and guided by a love of thoughtful design, the homeowners envisioned a space that was modern but never cold, open and […]
May 10, 2025
They Turned A Crumbling Art Studio Into A Warm Light-Filled Family Home
SHED Architecture & Design has shared photos of a renovation they completed in Seattle, Washington. Since the sale of the art studio in the 1940s, the building has served various purposes, ranging from religious to residential. The renovation transforms the single-level, 1,000-square-foot structure into a two-level, 1,858-square-foot home. Here’s a look at the before photos. […]
April 28, 2025
A Large Operational Screen Invites The Forest Views Into This Modern Home
Architectural studio KRES Architekci, has shared photos of a home they completed in Warsaw, Poland, that has a sleek gabled roof and a large operational shutter at one end. The facade is clad in black metal, creating a striking and contemporary appearance, while wood accents add warmth and a natural touch to the exterior. One […]
April 19, 2025
This Home Was Designed To Surround A Swimming Pool With A Slide
Architect Alexis Dornier has shared a new home in Pererenan, Bali, that combines modern architectural principles with a spirit of creativity and exploration. The house is defined by its bold central void, an architectural centerpiece that brings natural light, air, and a sense of openness into the heart of the home. At the core of […]
April 13, 2025
Before & After – The Renovation Of A 1950s Home In Seattle
Best Practice Architecture has shared photos of a renovation project they completed in Seattle’s Mt. Baker neighborhood, where they transformed the humble and practical bones of a 1950s house and turned it into a contemporary home. Here’s a look at the original home exterior. Though effectively an entirely new house, traces of the old remain, […]
March 18, 2025
A Home With A Curved Roof Inspired By The Land Around It
Architecture and interiors firm Studio Saxe, has shared photos of a villa they completed in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, that has an umbrella-like roof that echoes the land’s undulations. The design process commenced with the creation of a robust curved silhouette, with pavilion-like spaces segregated by ventilating corridors, capable of being opened or closed dynamically, interacting […]
March 17, 2025
The Illuminated Ceiling Makes The Roof On This Home Almost Appear To Be Floating Above It
Richard Cole Architecture has shared photos of the Foreshore House, a modern waterfront home in Sydney, Australia, they renovated after it suffered significant storm damage. Keeping the footprint and envelope of the existing dwelling to preserve neighbouring views, the dwelling was extensively remodelled to accommodate a large extended family. The original house featured an exposed […]
March 13, 2025
Steel Fins Create A Sculptural Facade For This Home
Photography by KIE Arch Realrich Architecture Workshop has shared photos of a modern home they completed in Jakarta, Indonesia, that features operable steel fins on the western and southern facades. Photography by KIE Arch To fins were included in the design of the house to regulate light and airflow. These fins extend into a 3.5-meter […]
March 11, 2025
A One Bedroom House That Feels Like Home Sweet Home
March 11, 2025 Condon Scott Architects has shared photos of a small one-bedroom home they designed that measures in at just 323 square feet (30sqm). Located on a quiet suburban street in Wanaka, New Zealand, the compact home is defined by a simple gable form and a sturdy black rain screen. The external cladding is […]
February 25, 2025
A Modern Swedish Forest Home Clad In Larch Panels
Johan Sundberg Arkitektur has shared photos of a new summer home they completed in Yngsjö, Sweden, that’s nestled among pine-covered hills and by the shores of the Baltic Sea. The home is clad in larch panels rhythmically interrupted by vertical pilasters, while the facade exudes a harmonious aesthetic. The floating structure’s underside is concealed with […]
February 23, 2025
A Basketball Court Was Built Inside This New Home
Architecture firm Studio Lau has shared photos of a split-level home they completed in Canada, that includes an indoor basketball court. Mars House is a project that was sparked by the shifting demands brought on by the pandemic. It was meticulously designed to cater to a small family’s evolving needs, while offering a tranquil retreat […]
