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Whether arising from a need to accommodate a growing family, or a desire for independence, quiet workspace, creative studio, or simply just more space, adding an extension to an existing house is common. However, not all of these additions share a clear link with the main home. In this list, we’re focusing on the connected house architecture. From a tiny house or home with a DIY build to a spra...

The sensitive transformation of a grade-listed property with a full refurbishment and a mid-century extension. Located in central Edinburgh, Scotland, Limestone House is a grade-listed property that has been thoughtfully transformed by architecture firm Archer + Braun. The clients purchased the house before its historical designation, an event that occurred at the beginning of the pro...

Inspired by art deco, this Tom Dixon outdoor furniture collection balances bold design with high-tech innovation. Developed over the course of ten years, the first collection of outdoor furniture from British designer Tom Dixon stuns with its bold graphic expression that draws inspiration from the art deco style. Named Groove, the series comprises chairs, armchairs, stools, and dining...

The transformation of a 1960s house into a residence with two apartments for three generations of the same family. Built in the 1960s, this huge single-family house was transformed by Dominic Spalt Architektur into a residence with two separate apartments that can be used by three generations of the same family. Located in the center of Schaan, Liechtenstein, the house stands discreet...

An ingenious interior design project that shows the potential of readily available materials as a tool to create vibrant and expressive living spaces. Working within the confines of a “one-size-fits-all” apartment building, where every living space has the same layout, standard materials and finishes, OOIIO Architecture found an in...

An unusual armchair that captures a talented designer's years-long creative journey. Every designer’s creative process is different but they all share the same path of evolution from concept to finished product. Barcelona-based designer Jaume Ramírez shows that the process of bringing a new design to life can be as fascinating ...

The renovation an old building by keeping the memory of the past alive via carefully thought-out color and material choices. Located on Rua Almirante Gago Coutinho, in the historic center of Ansião, Portugal, Casa Verde Gago has a special name that is deeply linked to both the site and local traditions. Architecture f...

A Milan apartment redesigned with a new mezzanine area, a staircase with geometric elements, and a palette of green hues. Situated in the historic center of Milan, Italy, Prima Casa is a compact apartment created by the partitioning of a larger residence. Local archit...

A Milan apartment redesigned with a new mezzanine area, a staircase with geometric elements, and a palette of green hues. Situated in the historic center of Milan, Italy, Prima Casa is a compact apartment created by the partitioning of a larger residence. Local archit...

A monolithic brick house completed with a stunning attention to detail – in both design and execution. The first self-build project completed by award-winning firm Surman Weston, Peckham House is an architectural gem that showcases an impressive attention to detail, from the design to the level of craftsmanship and the hom...

A breath of fresh air, this apartment in Rome features a playful juxtaposition between brutalism, pop elements and pastel colors. Named after the clients’ daughter, Casa Polly is a fascinating apartment in Rome, Italy, that blends the

A house in Lisbon, Portugal, redesigned and expanded with living spaces that put the focus on nature and on gatherings with family and friends. Located in the Marvila neighborhood of Lisbon, Portugal, this house had a typical façade and living spaces disconnected from the rear garden. Atelier José Andrade Rocha redesi...

A versatile garden pavilion that adapts to flexible uses while immersing the residents into a green oasis. Building on compact plots comes with many challenges, but when the site is a beautiful garden that the owners want to preserve, architects also have to design with the natural landscape in mind. This project showcases the ingenuity of an architecture studio who solved these issue...

A 1910 worker’s cottage in Australia, converted into a home with an architecture office. Located in Red Hill, Brisbane, Australia, this 1910 worker’s cottage stands on a busy urban street but hides a tranquil garden at the back. The features of the site and the house’s vernacular character provided the perfect opport...

A spectacular transformation of a 19th-century Victorian home in London, this retreat-like residence mesmerizes with its sweeping spaces and constant connections to nature. Admiring the House of the Elements from the quiet south London street it calls home, one would never guess that behind the typical brick facade, red...

Exploring the balance between structure and flexibility for a family home in Toronto, Canada. Designed for a young family who wanted to move in as soon as possible, Clanton Park House has a rectangular footprint that follows the area's strict zoning regulations, and a minimalist design that melds traditional and contemporary influences. Architecture and interior design firm

A beautifully designed Manhattan apartment that perfectly captures the clients’ love of natural materials, art and color. Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, the Quarry Loft is a sprawling, 2800square-foot home created by combining two neighboring apartments. The clients, a couple with three children, tasked...

A low-profile pavilion built in a private nature reserve, this retreat's design follows sustainable architecture principles. Located in the densely grown forest of a private reserve that is situated between Mexico City and Toluca, Reserva Santa Fe is a real estate development project that aims to bring people closer to ...

A Victorian brick house in London, beautifully redesigned with two extensions and interiors that showcase the clients’ love of design and modernist architecture. Located in West London, this semi-detached house is a typical Victorian brick building. The new owners, who had moved back to the UK after a 10-year stay in th...

A dilapidated house transformed into a contemporary family home with flexible living spaces and a tranquil garden. Located in the city of Matosinhos, Portugal, Casa Fonte Velha is a formerly dilapidated house that has been completely transformed by Martins Pimenta – Arquitetura e Construção. Left in ruins, the buildin...

A wood-clad house designed with two volumes nestled into a hillside, and windows that frame forest and mountain views. Built in Val-Morin, in the Laurentians in Quebec, Canada, House MN is a modern wood-clad cabin that maximizes comfort within a minimal foot...

The Japandi style - Japanese and Scandinavian design cues combined in an exceptionally warm and tactile blend. Minimalism, wabi-sabi, hygge, clean lines, and natural materials. With Japandi, all of these things come together to create an aesthetic that has become increasingly more popular over the years. While we’re not exactly fans of  “Japandi” – and fusion styles in general - we ca...

An old farmhouse, thoughtfully restored and redesigned into a tranquil retreat that immerses guests into the beauty of the Piedmontese countryside. Part of the larger complex of Palazzo Valgorrera located in Poirino, in the Piedmontese countryside, northern Italy, We Rural breathes new life into a traditional farmhouse, ...

Bright and modern, this Prague apartment features redesigned living spaces that give a subtle nod to the original 1930s aesthetic. Located in the quiet Bubeneč neighborhood in Prague, Czech Republic, this apartment dates back to the 1930s. Tasked with the ren...

Bright and modern, this Prague apartment features redesigned living spaces that give a subtle nod to the original 1930s aesthetic. Located in the quiet Bubeneč neighborhood in Prague, Czech Republic, this apartment dates back to the 1930s. Tasked with the ren...

A contemporary wood house that celebrates the beauty of the natural material, this dwelling features interiors inspired by furniture design. Built on a sloping site in Mont-Tremblant, Canada, Des Rapides Residence opens up to a striking landscape that includes the winding path of the Diable River and the Laurentian Moun...

A contemporary wood house that celebrates the beauty of the natural material, this dwelling features interiors inspired by furniture design. Built on a sloping site in Mont-Tremblant, Canada, Des Rapides Residence opens up to a striking landscape that includes the winding path of the Diable River and the Laurentian Moun...