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Our latest lookbook collects opulent kitchens that incorporate pops of shiny, reflective gold on worktops, cabinet doors, splashbacks and decor. The kitchens featured in this roundup go beyond using gold for just hardware and taps, and instead make bold statements by applying warm metallic accents in unexpected ways. The golden tones add a regal touch […]
scandinavian minimalism informs saimai house in bangkok Saimai House by Anonym Studio, sited in its namesake neighborhood in Bangkok, abstracts the pitched-roof house form with an all-white exterior inspired by Scandinavian minimalism. Created for a couple seeking indoor-outdoor connections and a breezy, open-plan layout, the residence emphasizes privacy without sacrificing openness. Yet, the interior […]
In our latest lookbook, we spotlight eight bedrooms with statement bedside tables that provide contemporary alternatives to run-of-the-mill stools and cabinets. The featured designs range in size, shape and material, from a wooden shelf built into a headboard to a simple stack of books, demonstrating the variety of options available to people seeking a perfect […]
Kumiki Architecture unveils family residence in the netherlands Kumiki Architecture presents Forest House, a family home located in Oostvoorne, Netherlands, built to blend in with its forested surroundings. The approach of the design team focuses on sustainability, with most of the materials being biobased, reducing its environmental footprint. The home is made up of […]
locally sourced stone shapes corfu house Wrapped in stone, this summer residence in Corfu, Greece, has been designed to emphasize the connection between the building and its natural surroundings. Initially envisioned by Tony Wynbourne and developed with Athens-based studio Georgios Apostolopoulos and Makis Gisdakis, the concept seeks to merge contemporary design with the local […]
ARIOSTEA’s ELEMENTAE SURFACES INSPIRED BY PORTUGUESE LIMESTONE Ariostea, part of the Iris Ceramica Group, brings the raw characteristics of Portuguese stone into contemporary architecture with its Elementae full-body porcelain stoneware project. Offering versatile solutions for both residential and commercial spaces, the luxury technical ceramics combine strength with a flawless finish, providing durable architectural surfaces ideal […]
British practice BakerBrown Studio has created a house high up on the South Downs in England using recycled materials, including rubble from a burned-out bungalow. Named New Streat Hill House, the home near Plumpton in East Sussex replaces a sprawling bungalow on the site that was destroyed by fire in 2017. BakerBrown Studio scoured and […]
las rocas: a cluster of homes on a rocky cliff Ignacio Urquiza Architecture and Ana Paula de Alba have completed Las Rocas, a residential complex hidden among the dramatic natural landscape of La Peña, Valle de Bravo, Mexico. The project, comprising four distinct homes, sits on a 6,400 square-meter site adjacent to a natural […]
A figure-eight-shaped accommodation block is among the buildings made from rammed earth and compressed earth blocks at the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture campus by US studio MASS Design Group. Located in the village of Gashora in Rwanda, the student housing forms part of an off-grid agricultural university, where there are various education spaces including […]
slender verticality defines fcstudio’s brisa house Brisa House by FCstudio inserts a sleek architectural form with bespoke interiors into the rugged terrain of the Iporanga peninsula in São Paulo. The beach home spans 2,078 square meters, overlooking the South Atlantic while harmonizing with its coastal setting. Verticality echoing the horizon defines the Brazilian studio’s […]