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January 11, 2023
L’Empreinte Design Architecture has recently completed a new home in the heart of a maple grove, high up in the mountains bordering Lac Franc in Morin-Heights, in the Laurentians region of Quebec, Canada. The house, comprised of several glass frames surrounded by wood, is perched on the side of the mountain and faces the treetops. […]
January 4, 2023
Multidisciplinary studio chromastudio has transformed an apartment in Milan, Italy, and they have shared the design process with us. Before we look at the illustrations, renderings, and finished apartment, let’s view the empty ‘before’ apartment. The Apartment ‘Before’ Measuring 968 square feet (90sqm), the apartment’s main living area was void of color, with one large […]
January 2, 2023
January 1, 2023 Surrounded by a working farm, the Hillend Station House designed by Condon Scott Architects has mountain vistas that can be seen in every direction. The architect’s vision was to contain these views and frame them within the home, using carefully placed windows in corridors and bedrooms for pocketed alpine and rural outlooks, […]
December 23, 2022
Bruno Kim Arquitetura has shared their latest project, the renovation of a small apartment in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The apartment, which measures 495 square feet (46m2), was remodeled to be open-plan, with only the bathroom being in a separate room. An interesting feature of the apartment is the bedroom, which can be separated from the […]
December 21, 2022
Atelier d’More has completed the design of a new boutique hotel, located in the suburbs of Beijing, China. Originally used as a residence and office, Atelier d’More was commissioned to renovate this run-down two-story brick-concrete building into the ‘Sleeping Lab’. The designers decided to create an inward view and to create an interesting private garden, which led to […]
December 18, 2022
Architecture firm StudioColnaghi has shared one of their latest projects with us, a modern home in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, that features a material palette of concrete, wood, and natural stone. The facade of the home showcases all three of these materials, as well as a sunken garage and a stepped pathway lined with […]
December 15, 2022
Condon Scott Architects has designed Sundance Rise, a modern house located on the outskirts of the township of Wanaka in New Zealand. The architecture of the house has been designed in such a way that it allows for as much of the view as possible while still shielding the interiors from harsh elements. Rooflines on […]
December 14, 2022
William / Kaven Architecture has designed a modern home that sits on the east bank of the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. The main house and guest house form a one-story compound organized around a central courtyard, where a mature maple tree was preserved as the centerpiece. Materials like cedar, aluminum, and board-formed concrete are […]
December 12, 2022
UID Architects has designed a new home in Fukuyama, Japan, with a unique shape inspired by a spiderweb. The octagonal spiderweb-shaped structure, designed for a family of four, has a slanted 45-degree angled roof, to create an expansive interior with desirable views, ventilation, natural light, and privacy. Inside the home, you can see the supporting […]
December 8, 2022
Brazilian architecture office BZP Arquitetura has designed the renovation of a 1980s home that had countless octagonal details and dark spaces. The exterior of the home includes a large sloping slab that formed the main roof, while other roof areas were redone and updated with black metal to create a modern appearance. A planter that […]
December 1, 2022
Voxell Architecture have remodeled a 1970s home that was originally designed by modernist architect Friedrich Eisenhofer. Located in Wellington, New Zealand, the renovation sought to maintain the original vision through strong attention to detail and a simple material palette. This resulted in a new black exterior and roof with wood balcony accents. Welcoming guests to […]
November 26, 2022
Design firm Spacecraft co. has completed Early BKK, a cafe in Bangkok, Thailand, that has a unique facade. Kaytita Chaisuksiri of Early BKK wanted to have a cafe that would introduce recycling and green concepts to visitors and neighbors. Since the statement of Early BKK was very clear, Spacecraft started researching upcycled materials and trash […]
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