Architecture & Design Community
April 19, 2025
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
Best Practice Architecture has renovated a 1950s house in the Mt. Baker neighbourhood of Seattle. The result is close to a new house, yet the footprint, the roof pitch, the overall layout and most of the window and door openings were kept. Shingles and blue doors The exterior is now wrapped in scalloped wood shingles […]
March 25, 2025
MU Architecture has shared photos of a renovated historic loft in Montreal’s Old Port that seamlessly blends heritage with modern design. One example of this is the kitchen that includes original structural elements while integrating contemporary materials, creating a sophisticated yet inviting space. The kitchen, a focal point of the loft, features striking copper cabinetry […]
March 18, 2025
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
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
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
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 […]
March 6, 2025
Locus Design has shared photos of a renovation project they completed for a brick home in Greater London, England, that added space at the rear of the house for an updated living room, dining room, and kitchen, as well as a landscaped yard. At the rear of the home, a new brick extension with new […]
February 25, 2025
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
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 […]
February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025 Gonzalo Rufin Arquitectos + Felipe Toro have shared photos of a small wedge-shaped home they completed that’s located on the windy beach of Matanzas, Chile. Surrounded by forests, ravines, and trees, the home is positioned on the only flat space of the land. The construction is characterized by the repetition of a […]
February 18, 2025
YARD Architects has shared photos of a contemporary barn-inspired home in England, that’s located in the Suffolk countryside. The home owners had purchased a new build ‘Dutch Barn’ in partial shell form, which required a full internal fit out to create a family home for them and their young children. The architects’ mention, “The barn […]
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