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Top 10 Architecture Posts of 2025

Tucked into the misty, rain-soaked windward side of Maui, the Kailua Residence by Hawaii Off Grid turns its dramatic roofline and streamlined form into functional elements for the island’s climate. More than a striking silhouette, it’s a model for how…
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Inside a Home Surrounded by Bush, Ocean and Mountain (House Tour)

Located on the west coast of New Zealand, this project invites viewers inside a home surrounded by bush, ocean and mountain, revealing a residence grounded in place and emotion. Designed by Crosson Architects with interiors by Ko & Ko, the…
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How This Brother and Sister Are Restoring a 400-Year-Old Indian Palace | Architectural Digest

Step inside Garh Palace in Bundi, Rajasthan, a 16th-century architectural masterpiece built by the Hada Chauhan Rajputs and celebrated by Rudyard Kipling for its dreamlike beauty. This rare tour showcases India’s finest frescoes, from the gold-detailed Chhatra Mahal to the…
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Inside the Smartest Small Home Renovation in Melbourne (House Tour)

Set inside the smartest small home renovation in Melbourne, A House to Gather by Sibling Architecture redefines suburban living through a design that celebrates connection, community and craft. Nestled in Thornbury, the project transforms a modest Federation semi-detached dwelling into…
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Tom Kundig Talks a Seal Sculpture, a Cowboy Hat, a Pencil + More

Tom Kundig’s father was an architect, but early on he wasn’t interested in this as a path for himself. He always felt closer to the natural world via science, yet it lacked the poetry he craved. He eventually decided to…
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10 Design Essentials with Interior Designers Arent & Pyke

A celebration of personal taste and professional intuition, 10 Design Essentials with interior designers Arent & Pyke offers a layered insight into what shapes soulful, character-driven interiors. Presented by co-founder Juliette Arent, the selection moves seamlessly between iconic design objects…
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Leibal — Casa Ocote

Casa Ocote is a minimalist residence located in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, designed by PPAA. This peaceful retreat for two friends and their families demonstrates how shared living and privacy can coexist through spatial organization balancing connection in common areas…
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Sagamore North Cottage

Sagamore North Cottage is a minimalist residence located in Muskoka, Canada, designed by Akb Architects. This all-season family cottage on an island near water’s edge demonstrates how privacy concerns can drive architectural form while maintaining strong connections to raw natural…
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Inside a Home Built for Connection and Calm (House Tour)

Located in the leafy suburb of Subiaco, Western Australia, this project offers a considered look inside a home transformed through restraint, materiality and connection. Designed by interior designer Adyn Kelly and built by Blanc Homes, Townshend sits between two adjoining…
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An Apartment in Brazil That Honors Nostalgia and Aging Gracefully

In Brasília, Brazil, a 1,022-square-foot apartment has been transformed into a welcoming space that celebrates both functionality and nostalgia. Designed by Hersen Mendes Arquitetura, the Apartamento Relicário – or “Reliquary Apartment” – goes beyond a simple renovation. It’s a space…
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Casa San Francisco

Casa San Francisco is a minimalist residence located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, designed by Jorge Garibay Architects. This vacation home in a vineyard on the outskirts of the colonial Guanajuato town demonstrates how winemaking and convent architecture can…
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Dorset Beach House

Dorset Beach House is a minimalist residence located in Swanage, United Kingdom, designed by Architecture for London. This early twentieth-century timber-framed beach house refurbishment on the Ballard Estate demonstrates how historic structures can achieve contemporary thermal performance through fabric-first retrofit…
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Aaron Leshtz on Dodger Stadium, Topo Designs, Eric Nash + More

After Los Angeles native Aaron Leshtz earned his degree in architecture from the University of Southern California, he accepted a position at Studio Sofield in New York City. It was more than a job, but a pivotal period that left…
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A Minimalist Transformation of a Cartagena Neighborhood Home

In the Barrio de la Concepción neighborhood of Cartagena, Spain, architecture studio meii estudio has reimagined a modest 1960s residence into a minimalist example of contemporary design. Named Casa Cruda, the project embraces both preservation and renewal, resulting in a…
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Leibal — Devon Bay House

Devon Bay House is a minimal home located in North Devon District, United Kingdom, designed by McLean Quinlan. The house emerges from its steeply sloping site like a natural geological formation, its soft arc echoing the undulating rhythm of the…
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Leibal — Wilton Way

Wilton Way is a minimalist home located in London, United Kingdom designed by Sanchez Benton architects. The timber frame atrium extension rises through the heart of the home like an inverted tree, its structural logic borrowed from centuries of English…
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Amazon’s BEST KEPT SECRET – 11 Affordable 2 Storey Container Homes You Never Knew Existed

Amazon is quietly selling actual two-story container houses—and the prices will blow your mind. Imagine buying a fully equipped, livable home with bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms for less than the cost of a new car. Sounds unreal, right? Today, we’re…
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F5: Nicki Gitlin Talks Iced Coffee, Her Daily Planner, a Tailored Pant + More

When Nicki Gitlin was an intern at Snarkitecture she explored objects and spaces at all scales, setting the foundation for her own work. With an emphasis on materiality and the interplay of light, Gitlin was fascinated by the way in…