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The Unexpected Things In Architect William Smart’s Own Home

Uncover the unexpected things in architect William Smart’s own home, Stokes 14. Perhaps one of the most striking of the unexpected things in architect William Smart’s home is its vaulted volume. “When people walk into the space they are often…
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This Home Is a Love Letter to Nature (House Tour)

Along the coastline of Auckland, at the base of a mountain slope, this home is a love letter to nature. Kawakawa House interweaves with the natural beauty of its surroundings. Designed by Herbst Architects, this dwelling serves as an ode…
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Inside A Modern Home Designed to Embrace Nature (House Tour)

Perched on a grassy knoll in Sorrento, a moody aesthetic from interior decorator Simone Haag and rugged materials offset a minimalist, brutalist expression inside a modern home by Travis Walton Architecture. Conceived alongside Bear Agushi, homeowner, builder and director of…
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An Interior Designer’s Own Mountain Home That Embraces Nature’s Beauty (House Tour)

An interior designer’s own mountain home, Panorama House connects residents to the Boulder, Colarado, landscape. In collaboration with Leap Interior Design, Studio B Architecture + Interiors enhances the modern style of the original home to create a light and peaceful…
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An Architect’s Own Home Inspired by Nature and Terracotta (House Tour)

Located in Anglesea on Victoria’s surf coast, Burnt Earth Beach House is an architect’s own home inspired by nature. Architect John Wardle designs a holiday home deeply embedded in its landscape, grounded in an enduring love of terracotta, a fascination…
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A House Where Architecture and Nature Perfectly Blend (House Tour)

Nestled within the lush, pristine West Gippsland landscape, Buln Buln House is a spectacle without detracting from the natural beauty that cocoons it. A house where architecture blurs with the sculptural, Chamberlain Architecture & Interiors conceived an abstract home that…
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Denver’s New Populus Hotel Forges Connection Through Biophilia

There are few straight lines at the new 13-story Populus hotel in downtown Denver, Colorado. Implementing a hyper site-responsive strategy, notable architecture firm Studio Gang designed the distinct structure based on the distilled form and unique growth pattern of the…
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Mini Architectural Models Celebrate the Fading Art of Craft

In a world dominated by mass production, Beautiful City by Sofía Alvarado of Studio Fi stands as a tribute to the lost art of craftsmanship. This collection of 17 meticulously handcrafted pieces is a love letter to architectural detail and…
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Japanese Architecture Meets Champagne at Maison Ruinart

Like champagne itself, the revitalized Maison Ruinart in Reims, France emanates a sense of lightness and effervescence. After two years of meticulous restoration, this historic address, deeply rooted in the winemaking tradition of Champagne, has been reborn with a fresh,…
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Inside 20 Stunning Japanese Minimalist Homes That Redefine Simplicity

Welcome to “Inside 20 Inspiring Japanese Minimalist Homes,” where we explore the serene and artful world of Japanese minimalism. Japan’s minimalist design philosophy, inspired by Zen, emphasizes simplicity, tranquility, and the natural beauty of materials. Each home featured in this…
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Aline Asmar d’Amman Talks Beloved Bookshop, Antiques + More

Born In Lebanon, Aline Asmar d’Amman was surrounded by the restoration and reconstruction in her homeland. The dialogue between heritage and modernity struck a chord with this creative, who had already decided to become an architect when she was a…
Architecture

Leibal — Holmen Abode

Holmen Abode is a minimal home located in Copenhagen, Denmark, designed by Norm Architects. The project combines elements of Japanese and Scandinavian design, creating a peaceful, balanced interior that honors both heritage and contemporary life. The retention of the original…
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The Red Rock House Is an Architectural Dialogue With the Desert

In the heart of Summerlin, Nevada, Faulkner Architects has designed the Red Rock residence in collaboration with Concept Lighting Lab as an extension of its natural environment. The home responds to the dramatic contrasts of its surroundings with views of…
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Casamontesa Enlists Urban Aesthetics for a Mountain Retreat

Nestled in the scenic western mountains near Madrid, Spain, Casamontesa, designed by Lucas y Hernández-Gil of Kresta Design, stands at the crossroads of nostalgia and modern design. Originally built in the 1970s as part of a hotel complex, the bungalow…
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F5: George Smart on His Favorite Modernist Architecture

Durham, North Carolina-based George Smart spent three decades as a management consultant for Fortune 500 companies like Boeing, Microsoft, and Cisco. While he was well-compensated, it was less than fulfilling work for someone who wanted to make a difference. “There…
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Hong Kong’s Playpod Sanctuary Marries Aesthetics + Well-Being

In a time where mental health and wellness have taken center stage, the architectural world has increasingly turned toward creating spaces that nurture the mind and soul. Playpod Sanctuary, designed by studio Bean Buro, stands as a beacon of this…
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Matthias Hollwich on His Favorite Mountain Bike, Nature + More

Matthias Hollwich’s time at university was seminal, marked by his natural curiosity. He often wondered what it would be like to contribute to the creation of things that people actually use. Yet it was a summer program that changed his…
Architecture

Leibal — Villa M

Villa M is a minimalist home located in Mies, Switzerland, designed by Leopold Banchini. Echoing the simplicity and reverence found in Ferdinand Hodler’s paintings of mountains mirrored in Swiss lakes, the design adopts a minimalist approach, deliberately avoiding any distraction…