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A Dramatic Upward-Sloping Roof Covers This Rural Home

May 21, 2024 Erin 0

Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects has shared photos of a contemporary home they have designed in Winthrop, Washington, perched atop a steep river bank. The home’s design includes an upward-sloping roof form that motions toward the river and shelters an outdoor room. Generous overhangs help mitigate intense Western light, while large multi-slide doors on […]

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Stone Covers The Exterior And Interior Of This Harbourfront Hideaway

May 17, 2024 Erin 0

SAOTA, TKD Architects, and interior architects ARRCC have shared photos of a new home they completed that fronts Sydney Harbour in Australia. Partially hidden from view from the street, the home, which is located in a historical suburb, sits behind a row of plants and a fence with a unique artistic gate. The driveway to […]

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A Contemporary Home Inspired By The Fachwerk-Style Houses Of Germany

May 15, 2024 Erin 0

Interior designer Tamara Strugova, together with her husband, has completed a contemporary home whose design was inspired by the Fachwerk-style houses found in Hamburg, Germany, with their prominently exposed posts and beams. Inside, the central part of the house encompasses a common area that unites the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The use of […]

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A’ Design Awards And Competition – The Winners

May 15, 2024 Erin 0

contemporist has partnered with A’ Design Award and Competition to bring you this editorial feature A’ Design Award & Competition is the Worlds’ leading design accolade reaching design enthusiasts in over 114 countries. The Laureates of the A’ Design Award & Competition get fame, prestige, recognition, credibility, publicity and international awareness, in addition to a […]

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This Renovated 1970s Home Now Has Concrete Floors That Flow Between The Interior And Exterior Spaces

May 14, 2024 Erin 0

ANACAPA Architecture has shared photos of a 1970’s-era residence and combination guesthouse/home office they updated in the hills of Montecito, California. Collaborating with the client, the designers reworked the home to bring it up to date. They did this by maintaining the home’s existing footprint and structure, yet completely reimagining the interior floor plan, focusing […]

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A House Design Inspired By The Idea of Turning Boxes

May 13, 2024 Erin 0

Architecture studio JMA has designed the Vistas House in Escobar, Buenos Aires, whose shape is based on the idea of turning boxes rotated to take advantage of the lake views and sun. The lot is located with its access towards a southwest orientation and has a lake on the back towards its northeast side. The […]

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A Stepped Design For This Renovated Century-Old Edwardian House In San Francisco

May 6, 2024 Erin 0

Andrew Mann Architecture has shared photos of a century-old Edwardian house they renovated in a bustling San Francisco neighborhood. The family home needed a two-car garage, which was created by lifting the existing structure upward to create parking space and allowing for a meticulous refinement of the front facade, staying true to the character of […]

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The Post And Beam Structure Is On Display Inside This New Home

May 5, 2024 Erin 0

Studio VARA has shared photos of a new home they’ve completed for a couple and their three children, who wanted a highly energy-efficient house that is also fire-resistant. Tucked away, down a windy road outside of Healdsburg, California, the home is positioned to take advantage of views in every direction. The home snakes along the […]

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A Collection Of Off-Grid Cabins Hidden Deep In The Jungle

May 2, 2024 Erin 0

Architect Daniel Cota has shared photos of Glass 20.87, an off-grid project of 8 separate glass houses in Mexico. Each house is spaced 20 to 25 meters apart, allowing for total privacy due to the dense jungle. The construction at Glass 20.87 was entirely artisanal (no machinery used), with steel and glass being the predominant […]

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This Alley Between Buildings Was Transformed With A Series Of Arches

May 1, 2024 Erin 0

Photography by Robin Hill Daniel Toole Architecture in collaboration with SB Architects, has transformed a nondescript alley in Miami, Florida, with a series of concrete arches. Photography by Heywood Chan This alley was originally surrounded by trash rooms, dumpsters, mechanical rooms, transformers, and haphazard parking. Photography by Heywood Chan The design concept grew out of […]