Tucked into a quiet inner city suburb of Melbourne, Australia, this family home by STAR Architecture was designed to feel calm and considered rather than bold or imposing. Built on a small block within a cosy cul-de-sac, the house takes a gentle approach to modern living, using timber, concrete and
At first glance, this Orcas Island home keeps a low profile. But step inside and it quickly becomes clear that simplicity is doing the heavy lifting. Designed by Heliotrope Architects for a retired couple, the 1,450 square foot house uses height, glass, and careful planning to feel open, calm, and
Designs Northwest Architects has completed this waterfront home on Camano Island that was shaped by challenges long before finishes were chosen. The site came with strict shoreline rules, unstable soils, and a steep hillside, all set against sweeping water views. Instead of working around those limits, the design responds directly
From the street, this home hints at its past, but step inside and it quickly becomes clear that it is a fresh, contemporary reinterpretation of mid-century ideas. Designed by Kelder Architects for their builder developer client, the house replaces a modest 1960s brick and tile dwelling with a light-filled home
Set into the mountains of Itaipava, just outside Rio de Janeiro, Casa Terra is a modern Brazilian home that proves concrete does not have to feel cold or severe. Designed by Bernardes Arquitetura, the house uses pigmented concrete walls as both structure and statement, shaping how the spaces flow, how
A modest stone outbuilding in Somerset, England, has been reworked into a calm contemporary holiday stay. The value is clear from the first step inside. London Atelier keeps every part of the Grade II listed structure legible while adding a crafted plywood core that delivers comfort, clarity and warmth. The
Tucked deep into more than 15 acres of rural land, a once untouched mid century home has been brought back to life in a way that feels both respectful and completely new. The owners, Justin and Charlotte, saw potential in what many would have overlooked. With Britt White Studio leading
Some homes have all the charm in the world but still feel impossible to live in. That was the story inside this ground floor flat in a large Victorian villa in Hackney, where years of living with a cold, gloomy conservatory finally pushed the owners to look for a better
A once modest cottage in Sydney has been given a fresh new identity, thanks to a thoughtful redesign by Australian architecture firm Carter Williamson Architects. What began as a single-storey home with awkward level changes has been reshaped into a contemporary interior filled with light, texture, and a renewed sense
In Melbourne, Australia, a creative couple and their teenager have discovered a completely new way of living, all thanks to a clever pavilion added to their heritage bungalow. Designed by Taylor Knights Architecture & Interior Design, the 538 square foot (50sqm) addition does not fight with the original home. Instead,
Some homes are built for everyday living and others are designed to make life feel a little bigger. The South Harbor Residence by Blaze Makoid Architecture falls into the second category. Set on Sag Harbor in North Haven, New York, it sits on a site that naturally invites you to
In the quiet coastal community of Costa Esmeralda, a home has appeared among the pines. Designed by architect Luciano Kruk for a couple with children, this single storey structure settles into the landscape without disturbing its natural rise. What looks at first like a dark timber and concrete shelter quickly
