Architecture & Design Community
October 2, 2024
James Merrell Architects together with interior design firm Ellen Hanson Designs, completed a modern mountain home in Sun Valley, Idaho, that features an exterior of oiled steel, concrete, and glass. The sheet metal skin of oiled steel was selected for the siding to bring in the dark tones of the stone masses that had been […]
October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024 Grizzo Studio has shared photos of MALAU, a new bakery in Pilar Centro, Argentina, that includes handcrafted pieces of dyed cement in its design. The designers sought to capture the essence of the creative process used at MALAU bakery, which is based on constant experimentation to develop its cookies. This process of […]
September 26, 2024
The transformation of the Pathé Palace in Paris by the renowned Renzo Piano is nothing short of cinematic in its own right—a masterclass in merging the timeless with the modern, creating an immersive experience that redefines what a trip to the movies can be. Located on the historic corner of Boulevard des Capucines and Rue […]
September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024 Cadence Architects has sent us photos of a new modern home they completed in Krishnagiri, India, that features a cube design with cut-outs. The K-Home, located in a busy residential neighborhood, has strategically scooped-out segments that create dynamic openings that frame the city and the hills beyond. Apart from allowing the views […]
September 16, 2024
odd design has shared photos of a Japanese restaurant they recently completed in Beijing, China, that uses textural materials to create a quiet, relaxing, and cozy atmosphere. The open entrance consists of a light box and two sets of low-wall partitions, allowing the space to be transparent without losing a sense of privacy. The floor-standing […]
September 8, 2024
Best Practice Architecture has shared photos of a secluded home they designed in Methow Valley, Washington. One of the key interior elements is a built-in day bed. The open nook has various functions. There’s the day bed for relaxing, with storage drawers built in underneath. The sage green color complements the landscape outside, while built-in […]
September 2, 2024
Architecture studio Cairn, has shared photos of a house renovation and extension they completed for a home in London, England, that uses a new low-carbon concrete. The ‘House made by many hands’ is the first building structure in the UK to specify a low-carbon limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) concrete, a new material that generates […]
August 25, 2024
FCstudio has shared photos of an apartment renovation they completed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that transformed the space into a contemporary and open interior. The design plan included removing walls and creating integrated spaces, like in the living room, which was once a smaller living room and a separate home office/TV room. The larger and […]
August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024 Design and build company Alloy Homes Incorporated has shared photos of a new home they completed in one of Calgary’s original upscale mid-century neighborhoods. The design of the home was inspired by the long, horizontal lines of the classic California bungalow, and includes an open floor plan and the amenities of a […]
August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024 Architect Sonya Lee has shared photos of the new location of Meow Parlour, a cat cafe in New York that had outgrown its previous space. The storefront has a 10’ wall of white oak shelves that spell out M E O W, which also function as signage, a playspace for the cats […]
August 8, 2024
Fougeron Architecture has shared photos of a home they remodeled that’s suspended between two California hills, and spans a creek, and boasts a waterfall in the backyard. The goal of the project was to reconnect this structure into the environment while best utilizing the exceptional site for the clients. In this part of California, it […]
August 7, 2024
Heliotrope Architects has shared photos of a contemporary extension they completed for a home in Seattle, Washington, that was originally designed and built in 1933 by Norwegian boat captain Ole E. Nelson. The new addition added 500 square-feet to the home and created space for a new kitchen and dining area, while the exterior finishes […]
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