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HW Studio strikes “natural and artificial” balance with Mexico house

Mexican architecture practice HW Studio has created a hillside house outside of Mexico City consisting of a vertical volume that houses circulation and a horizontal volume containing its living spaces. Located in Morelia, HW Studio created the 4,735 square foot…
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Mid-Century Lark House Embraces Modern While Honoring History

In scenic West Seattle, Washington, perched atop a cliff with panoramic views of Vashon Island, the Olympic Mountains, and the Puget Sound, stands the Lark House. Originally designed in 1958 by esteemed architect Al Bumgardner, this mid-century gem has recently…
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Leibal — Foulden Road

Foulden Road is a minimalist home located in London, United Kingdom, designed by Magri Williams. The design introduces an open plan layout, fostering a communal environment for a family to gather, particularly poignant in the aftermath of the global pandemic.…
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Módica Ledezma employs strict geometry at Mexican equestrian centre

Mexican architecture studio Módica Ledezma has chosen earth-toned materials to construct the single-pitched buildings that make up this rural complex of stables in Mexico. Amongst the forests of Valle de Bravo, in the State of Mexico, Módica Ledezma designed the…
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Leibal — Retreat

Retreat is a minimalist house located in Caledon, Canada, designed by Reflect Architecture. The layout of Retreat features a C-shaped plan composed of three wings that expand from a central point, optimizing the home’s interaction with its natural setting. The…
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Leibal — Cranberry

Cranberry is a minimalist home located in King City, Canada, designed by Studio Fabiana Todescan. The strategic placement of objects can markedly influence the ambiance of a space. This principle is elegantly demonstrated in this most recent project, where minor…
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Tuckey Design Studio restores original character of Old Chapel in Devon

London practice Tuckey Design Studio has revamped a house in a converted chapel in Devon, England, revealing and restoring the building’s original features. To celebrate its ecclesiastic history, the Old Chapel house has been reworked to reverse “characterless” alterations made…
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The Balance of Light in Museums

One of the greatest design challenges for museums is balancing the light in order to protect artwork but illuminate communal spaces. Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU Still haven’t subscribed to…
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Making Sense of Color Tests the Bandwidth of Human Perception

It may come as a surprise, but the human experiences of taste, hearing, smell, touch, and sight, share the computing capacity of technologies like the pocket calculator, hard disk, USB Key, and computer network, respectively. Google Hardware Design Studio, in…
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Mae Architects completes “21st-century almshouse” in Southwark

London studio Mae Architects has created Harriet Hardy House in Southwark, a block of 119 social homes complete with a community centre and cafe. Commissioned by Southwark Council, the housing forms part of the Aylesbury estate redevelopment and is organised…
Architecture

Dezeen Agenda features London’s best home renovations and extensions

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features this year’s Don’t Move, Improve! awards shortlist. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Annual awards programme Don’t Move, Improve! has revealed its shortlist for this year’s competition, hosted by New London Architecture…
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The Villa Tabebuia Offers Zen-Inspired Tranquility in Bangalore

In the bustling city of Bangalore, India, The Villa Tabebuia stands as a serene, Zen-inspired sanctuary with a contemporary Japanese-style designed by TaP Design Inc. The vision behind Villa Tabebuia was to create a space that exudes tranquility and elegance…
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the veil: groundwork architects sculpts sinuous interiors like draped fabric

‘the veil’ unveiled in shenzhen In Shenzhen, China, Groundworks Architects has completed The Veil, a city lounge offering a workplace and escape from the busy urban environment. The project’s sinuous, minimalist architecture stands in stark contrast to its industrial surroundings.…
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Leibal — House in Hokkaido

House in Hokkaido is a minimalist home located in Hokkaido, Japan, designed by Jun Igarashi Architects. The design revisits the traditional “shop house” concept where commercial spaces and residential areas intermingled, creating a dynamic street life. This architectural approach reflects…
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Creative Lamp is a Replica of the Iconic Manchester Arndale Shopping Center

For many, a lamp is a functional piece of furniture that lights up a space. But for an artist known as bycal, illuminating a room presents a unique opportunity for a creative and inventive design. Instead of following the usual…
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Joshua Weissman’s Mid-Century Reimagining

Joshua Weissman’s home was inspired by the work of renowned Austin architect, A.D. Stenger. Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34 Read…
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Watch the third session of DesignMarch’s talks focusing on designing for the human senses

Dezeen has teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks on the role of architecture and design in addressing global imbalances. Watch the concluding session here from 2:30pm London time. DesignTalks is a programme of panel discussions that…
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Leibal — Cast Corbel House

Cast Corbel House is a minimalist residence located in Norwich, United Kingdom, designed by Grafted. The renovation of the Victorian home was driven by the need to accommodate a large family that frequently visits. Grafted restructured the primary living spaces…