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Leibal — House with a Pyramid Roof

House with a Pyramid Roof is a minimalist residence located in Gruyère, Switzerland, designed by Charly Jolliet Architecte. At first glance, its single-story design and proportions might lead one to believe it’s a traditional alpine chalet. However, its distinctively square…

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Perforated Laser-Cut Panels Filter Sunlight for GolFN Residence in Indonesia

Located in Bogor, Indonesia, the GolFN Residence is a true masterpiece of contemporary design, distinguished by its skillful fusion of shapes and materials. This house, designed by the renowned GeTs Architects studio, is a celebration of nature and light, set…

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Stone and Wood House Discreetly and Respectfully Blends into the Untouched Environment

Located in an isolated bay on the coast of Northland, the house faced the challenge of fitting in discreetly and respectfully with the untouched environment. The area is surrounded by dense hills covered in native bush and ancient Pohutukawas by…

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Hanging on the Cliff: Not for the Faint-hearted

Situated on the picturesque Jiming Island in China, renowned for its stunning cliffs, rocky landscapes, and endless sea vistas, the Cliff Coffee and Tower House, designed by Trace Architecture Office (TAO), redefine coastal architecture, offering visitors a unique experience that…

Architecture

Leibal — Residenza Carèsg

Residenza Carèsg is a minimalist house located in Verscio, Switzerland, designed by Atelier Rampazzi. Shaped rectangularly, its compact form is strategically oriented for optimal sunlight exposure and harmoniously aligns with the neighboring vineyards. In an area marked by diverse architectural…

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20 Green Living Rooms to Inspire Adventurous Design

When it comes time to choose a paint color for your living room walls, why not think adventurous and go for a shade of green? With the popularity of palm and banana leaf art and plants as decor, it is…

Property-design

Modsy Review: Design Perks & Things to Consider – Decorilla Online Interior Design

Editor’s Note: As of July 2022, Modsy has ceased its online interior design services. If you’re looking for online interior design assistance, explore reliable options like Decorilla Virtual Interior Design. Decorating your dream space becomes a breeze with just a…

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Dynamic Courtyard House that Encourages Diverse Movement Patterns

The Courtyard House project was conceived from the outset with a focus on the idea of an open space, a free area. This concern for the integration of interior and exterior spaces was present from the project’s inception. The program…

Design | Property-design

Conviviality – The Art of Living Together in Brompton Design District

Among a design week that now boasts 13 separate design districts (count ’em!), Brompton Design District is the OG – London Design Festival’s first and oldest design district established in 2007 to “foster a space where new design can flourish.”…

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Tree.ONE Branches Out to Take a Sculptural Approach to Clean Air

Did you know the average mature tree sequesters about 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year, and perhaps more importantly, stores 100 pounds of the pollutant over its lifetime? Trees are essentially nature’s carbon capture system, important both singularly and…

Architecture

Austin Maynard Architects renovates Victorian terrace house in Melbourne with five garden spaces

An “urban farm” rooftop garden, planted terraces and a fish-pond atrium characterise this renovated house in Melbourne, designed by Austin Maynard Architects. Named Helvetia, the Victorian terrace house located in the inner-city suburb of Fitzroy was renovated with a focus on…

Architecture

Kurosawa Kawara-Ten turns disused Japanese house into wood-clad office

Japanese studio Kurosawa Kawara-Ten has used local and recycled materials to transform a vacant house into a workspace named Ichihara Life and Work Commission Office. Located in Japan’s Ichihara City, the office features a double-level workspace as well as spaces…

Architecture

Schiller Projects turns former carriage house into mass-timber townhouse

New York-based studio Schiller Projects has converted a former Brooklyn carriage house into a single-family residence using mass-timber construction and re-purposed materials. According to Schiller Projects, it is the first single-family residence in New York City to be built using…

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New Solar-Powered Egg-Shaped Tiny Home Includes Panoramic Windows To Bring You Closer to Nature

For the past several years, there’s been an increased interest in tiny homes. Although small, these compact living spaces are attractive to people who travel, those who want to live off-the-grid, or environmentally conscious folks who want to lower their…

Architecture

Leibal — Patiowoning Vijver

Patiowoning Vijver is a minimalist home located in Diepenbeek, Belgium, designed by BOT architektuurcollectief. This 1970s split-level house once showcased a boxed design with limited light access and little interaction with its expansive garden. Now, it stands as a modern…