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June 18, 2024

Reflecting Ponds And Concrete Lily Pads Help Create Tranquility At This Modern Home

Kor Architects have shared photos of a home they completed in Indian Wells, California, for their clients who desired a contemporary residence with a thoughtfully designed entrance that seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor areas. Upon arrival at the home, there’s a carefully crafted entry path, navigating stairs and reflective ponds before crossing water via concrete […]

December 12, 2023

A Rain Tree Became The Centerpiece Of This Home's Design

December 12, 2023 Guz Architects has shared photos of a modern home they designed in Singapore, that was conceived as a multigenerational family house arranged around a large garden and an old rain tree which was protected and preserved. The architects included passive cooling measures, which were integrated into the design of the house with […]

September 20, 2022

Water Flows All Around This Lakeside Home

Photography by Benjamin Benschneider Kor Architects has designed a new lakeside home in Washington State that uses materials like wood, stone, concrete, and steel, as well as a series of water features. Photography by Aaron Leitz The design of the home includes various water features. The first water feature can be seen at the front […]

September 1, 2022

A Shallow Pool Sits On Top Of This Modern Library

Photography by Jin Weiqi 3andwich Design together with He Wei Studio, has completed the Water Drop Library that’s located in Shuangyue Bay Central Park in Huizhou City, China. Photography by Jin Weiqi The building sits on top of a hill, looking out towards the sea, and has been designed as “a white library under a […]

August 22, 2022

A Sunken Conversation Pit Surrounded By Water Is A Remarkable Feature In This House

August 22, 2022 Tanzo Space Design has completed a house in Beijing, China, and included in the design, is a sunken conversation pit. Hidden away from public view, but still visible from many areas of the home, the sunken conversation pit was created as a place for the family to gather and entertain. Surrounded by […]

March 3, 2022

Terraced Roof Gardens Help Keep This House Cool

March 3, 2022 GUZ Architects has designed a new house in Singapore that has terraced roof gardens to keep the home cool. The home, which has multiple levels, includes lush gardens that flow over the edges of the roofs. The lush gardens aren’t only located in the rooftop gardens, but also surround the home. On […]

January 25, 2022

Bridges Connect To An Island In The Water-Filled Courtyard Of This Home In Singapore

Guz Architects have shared with us their latest project, ‘Leedon Park’, that’s located in Singapore and includes a lush and expansive landscaped courtyard. The expansive property includes a landscaped water courtyard featuring small islands filled with plants. Bridges that connect walkways with the islands, also allow movement between various seating areas. The water feature and […]

June 9, 2021

A Landscape Of Curvaceous Shapes Was Designed For This Park

June 9, 2021 ASPECT Studios has designed the landscaping for The Urban Gallery at Hyperlane in Chengdu, China, which transformed a derelict space used for parking into a community park. The park consists of three key spaces, an urban promenade, a water carpet, and a performance gallery. Terraced seating with curved edges provides a place […]