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A White Material Palette Creates A Peaceful Coastal Living Feeling For This Home

Habitat Studio Architects has shared photos of a modern home they completed in Queensland, Australia, that’s located right on Currumbin Beach. Inspired by coastal living, the home features an exterior of stone, white weatherboards that reflect the sun, and white…

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Inspiration from a Swedish Attic Apartment with Low Angled Ceilings

Good morning friends, how are you today? I’m stopping by to share this Swedish apartment which has some perfect inspiration for tight, angled spaces and how to fill darker homes with light! Nestled under the roof on the top floor…

Architecture | Design | Interior Design

Casa Azul Is a Raised Concrete Home in a Brazilian Forest

Nestled within the Atlantic Forest on the coast of Serra do Guararu in São Paulo, Brazil, Casa Azul stands as an example of how to build in protected nature without doing it damage. Designed by Studio MK27, this beach house…

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Leibal — House B2

House B2 is a minimal home located in Bergamo, Italy, designed by Co.Modo. The project, conceived as a contemporary two-family dwelling, marries modernity with the essence of the locale, striking a delicate balance between the two. The design is a…

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Corrugated Metal Covers The Barrel Shaped Roofs Of This Portable Home

William Samuels Architects has sent us photos of a small home they designed and built in Nelson, New Zealand, that includes a single bedroom. The project was created out of a desire by architect William Samuels and his partner, Hannah…

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Sara Silm’s Fairy-tale Chateau in Southwest France

Is there such a thing as the perfect place to live? If there is, I think this could be it! At least, I’m sure Sara Silm – author of the book How To Country French Country would say so. Sara describes herself…

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Wood Details Are Found Throughout This Apartment’s Interior

Architecture and Design Studio Cuaik CDS has sent us photos of an apartment they have recently completed in Madrid, Spain, that includes wood details throughout its interior. In the living room, a wall-mounted TV is disguised as art, while illuminated…

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Books, Art and a Cool Painting Technique in a Swedish Home

It’s Fredag (Friday) people! Woohooo! I am going to hazard a guess and say 50% of swedes are working at home today. Basically, anyone who can! It’s a day where homes are prepped between meetings in order to have everything…

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Seven architecture and design events in September from Dezeen Events Guide

Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, Chicago Architecture Biennial and London Design Festival are among the architecture and design events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this month. Other events taking place in September include three design weeks in Helsinki, Paris and…

Architecture | Design

Natural Habitat: A Tranquil Retreat in Cold Spring [VIDEO]

Launching this week on DESIGNTV is Natural Habitat, a new series from Metropolis that gives insider tours of some of the most beautiful and sustainable homes in the United States. In honor of the launch, we’re thrilled to share their…

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Leibal — Heyford Avenue

Heyford Avenue is a minimal residence located in London, United Kingdom, designed by Manuel Urbina. Previously in a state of disrepair, the flat necessitated comprehensive renovations, both structural and aesthetic. The architect guided the project from its nascent concept through…

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Serene Modernity Welcomes Guests of the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Montalba Architects’ redesign of the Nobu Hotel Palo Alto is an architectural project that could be characterized by a sense of delayed gratification – but one worth the wait. While the property opened its doors to welcome guests into the…

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Leibal — Mori House

Mori House is a minimalist residence located in Mount Martha, Australia, designed by Manuel Aires Mateus in collaboration with MAArchitects. The name “Mori” means “forest” in Japanese, a linguistic choice that encapsulates the design ethos of the project. The furniture…

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Old Meets New in an Eclectic London Townhouse

I was initially drawn to the pink in this sitting room. And then when I delved deeper, I was so excited to discover an entire house with impeccable style. The London terrace features room after room of beautiful design. And…

Architecture | Design | Technology

Take 5: Minimalist Phone, Modern Playground, Blue Tunnel + More

As part of the Nickerson Gardens public housing complex, the renovated 17,656-square-foot Nickerson Gardens Playground is bringing a much-needed space for kids to have fun in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. The playground was designed by architecture and design…

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Leibal — Nagano HQ

Nagano HQ is a minimalist space located in Nagano, Japan, designed by Norm Architects. Upon entering, one is greeted by a reception area with soaring double-height ceilings, which evokes the feeling of an art gallery. Key artistic elements are skillfully…

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Leibal — Ocarina

Ocarina is a minimal residence located in Carmen de Viboral, Colombia, designed by LCLA. The architectural choice to use the initial excavation as the formwork for the foundational slab presents a pragmatic approach to construction. By pouring the foundation directly…

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From Dirty Garage to a Modern, Flexible ADU for Guests + Work

Amid the ever-increasing housing shortages and escalating costs in urban areas, innovative solutions are emerging that not only tackle these challenges but also align with sustainable practices. One such example is the Carlsbad ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Garage Conversion by…