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Exposed Wood Beams Create A Rustic Yet Modern Aesthetic For This Accessory Dwelling Unit

December 24, 2023 Erin 0

Obreval together with Catch Architecture, has recently completed a modern ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in Carpenteria, California, whose design curves around a circular patio. The semicircular cutout that envelops the dwelling, invites an abundance of natural light into every corner and maximizes the outdoor space on a small corner backyard. The wood elements, which are […]

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A House Designed Like Two Barns Beside Each Other

December 21, 2023 Erin 0

Exterio Studio has shared photos of a modern home they designed in the Kujawy region of Poland, that has a layout similar to two barns positioned side-by-side. The home has been designed to take advantage of the long and narrow lot, with the layout divided into two interconnected forms. Upon arrival at the home, there’s […]

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Ombré Wallpaper Was A Creative Design Choice For This Bedroom

December 20, 2023 Erin 0

Svetlana Tryaskina of ESTEE DESIGN has shared photos of a contemporary home renovation that she completed for a busy family of five. One of the design elements that caught our attention, was the room that includes colorful accent walls in the form of ombre wallpaper. The ombre wallpaper transitions from teal blue to soft blush […]

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The Post And Beam Structure Is On Display Around This Home

December 19, 2023 Erin 0

Magarao + Lindenberg Arquitetura has shared photos of a modern home they completed in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, that has its post and beam structure on display throughout the interior. The clients wanted a house with personality and practicality, which would be spacious but without losing coziness. To do this, the architects chose wood as […]

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This Library Is Almost Entirely Built Into The Land Around It

December 18, 2023 Erin 0

Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP has recently completed a new library in Kisarazu, Japan, that has been built into the earth. Almost hidden from view, the library is located in an area that was once a valley filled with construction debris. Now rejuvenated, the land was able to be used, with the architects creating a small […]

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A Complete Renovation Was Given To This 1980s Plaster Clad House

December 17, 2023 Erin 0

Michael Cooper Architects has shared photos of a 1980s plaster-clad home in Auckland, New Zealand, that they renovated to bring it up to today’s standards. The house needed a re-design inside and out, with the clients requesting a contemporary design. The clients also wanted a design that used texture on the home’s exterior, with an […]

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The Rugged Materials On This Home Reflect The Desert That Surrounds It

December 13, 2023 Erin 0

Imbue Design has completed a desert home where the owners could put up their feet and relax in the natural desert landscape of Grand Staircase-Escalante, Utah. The home was designed in such a way as to disrupt the land as little as possible. With that in mind, the designers positioned the structure to gently rest […]

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

December 12, 2023 Erin 0

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 large overhanging roofs […]

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Stone Snakes Around The Curved Exterior Of This Modern Home

December 11, 2023 Erin 0

Adrian James Architects has shared photos of a contemporary home they completed in Oxfordshire, England, that has a sculptural form which sprouts organically from its hillside setting. The home’s design is inspired by the crinkle-crankle Cotswold stone wall, with ribbons of cast Portland stone snaking around the exterior, accentuating its cliff-ness and curviness. These smooth […]

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Exterior Lighting Shows Off The Post And Beam Structure Of This Home

December 7, 2023 Erin 0

Ward + Blake Architects has shared photos of a modern post and beam home they completed in Wyoming, that’s been placed on a hillside, just above a farmable portion of the site to preserve the ongoing agricultural use of the property. The home has generous roof overhangs that capture the outdoor entertainment areas of the […]