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December 24, 2023

Exposed Wood Beams Create A Rustic Yet Modern Aesthetic For This Accessory Dwelling Unit

December 24, 2023 Obreval together with Catch Architecture, has recently completed a modern ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in Carpenteria, California, whose design curves around a circular patio. The semicircular cutout that envelops the dwelling, invites an abundance of natural light into every corner and maximizes the outdoor space on a small corner backyard. The wood […]

December 20, 2023

Ombré Wallpaper Was A Creative Design Choice For This Bedroom

Svetlana Tryaskina of ESTEE DESIGN has shared photos of a contemporary home renovation that she completed for a busy family of five. One of the design elements that caught our attention, was the room that includes colorful accent walls in the form of ombre wallpaper. The ombre wallpaper transitions from teal blue to soft blush […]

December 19, 2023

The Post And Beam Structure Is On Display Around This Home

Magarao + Lindenberg Arquitetura has shared photos of a modern home they completed in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, that has its post and beam structure on display throughout the interior. The clients wanted a house with personality and practicality, which would be spacious but without losing coziness. To do this, the architects chose wood as […]

December 18, 2023

This Library Is Almost Entirely Built Into The Land Around It

Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP has recently completed a new library in Kisarazu, Japan, that has been built into the earth. Almost hidden from view, the library is located in an area that was once a valley filled with construction debris. Now rejuvenated, the land was able to be used, with the architects creating a small […]

December 17, 2023

A Complete Renovation Was Given To This 1980s Plaster Clad House

December 17, 2023 Michael Cooper Architects has shared photos of a 1980s plaster-clad home in Auckland, New Zealand, that they renovated to bring it up to today’s standards. The house needed a re-design inside and out, with the clients requesting a contemporary design. The clients also wanted a design that used texture on the home’s […]

December 13, 2023

The Rugged Materials On This Home Reflect The Desert That Surrounds It

Imbue Design has completed a desert home where the owners could put up their feet and relax in the natural desert landscape of Grand Staircase-Escalante, Utah. The home was designed in such a way as to disrupt the land as little as possible. With that in mind, the designers positioned the structure to gently rest […]

December 7, 2023

Exterior Lighting Shows Off The Post And Beam Structure Of This Home

Ward + Blake Architects has shared photos of a modern post and beam home they completed in Wyoming, that’s been placed on a hillside, just above a farmable portion of the site to preserve the ongoing agricultural use of the property. The home has generous roof overhangs that capture the outdoor entertainment areas of the […]

December 6, 2023

A House That Blends Into The Color Palette Of The Surrounding Desert

Design and development office Industry of All Nations has recently completed ‘The Landing House’, a new modern home that’s integrated into the rugged natural landscape of the Mojave Desert, With a backdrop of California’s Joshua Tree National Park, the home has been designed as a refuge for privacy and tranquility, A private road leads through […]

December 5, 2023

A Home Renovation Where The Walls Were Removed So The Interior Connects With the Exterior

Paul Archer Design has shared photos of a home they renovated in London, that included opening up the walls to connect the interior spaces with the garden. The designers removed the whole ground floor, including the external walls to the rear, the stairs, most of the interior, and sections of the roof. The walls were […]

December 4, 2023

Black Accents Contrast The Wood And White Material Palette Of This Home

Design and interior architecture firm EntreQuatreMurs (EQM) has completed the contemporary interiors of a home in Quebec, Canada, that was originally built in 1959. The house had not been renovated for several decades and featured typical enclosed rooms and small, narrow, dark hallways. The clients decided to work with EQM to create a home that […]

November 29, 2023

This Home Renovation Made More Use Of The Basement And Outdoor Space

Best Practice Architecture has shared photos of a contemporary home renovation they completed in Seattle, Washington. Before – The Exterior The single-story, mid-century home had two doors at the front of the home, with steps leading to each one. After – The Exterior The updated exterior has been opened up, with wide steps leading to […]

November 28, 2023

Built-In Furniture Makes The Most Of This Renovated Home's Interior

Nook Architects has shared photos of a home interior they remodeled in Barcelona, Spain, that includes a lot of built-in elements. This home was originally designed by architect Joan Bosch Agustí in 1978 as a cooperative housingproject, with the units sharing a swimming pool, parking lot, entrances, and exterior spaces. Nook Architects joined together two […]