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An ingenious house design that allows the owners to easily expand their living spaces in the future. Built in a picturesque area in Øksendal, rural Norway, 1/3 House showcases the creative possibilities of contemporary architecture. Designed by Rever & Drage, an architecture practice with experience in building imaginatively designed

A gray granite house designed with a creative “wiggling” roof shape that mirrors the lines of surrounding mountains. Built in Como, Italy, in an area with several multi-story buildings, Wiggly House features a creative design that solves various issues presented by the challenging location. Milan-based architecture firm ifdesign designed the single-family house with an unconventional ...

A minimalist lamp series by made by hand from unglazed ceramic. [dropcap]S[/dropcap]imple enough to blend into any decor but made with a creative design that makes them stand out, these lamps from the Moebe collection provide a refined solution to brighten a room. The Danish brand has designed the

A wood and concrete house designed with clean geometric forms and "pivoting" floors. Located in a densely built area on the outskirts of the Guimarães city in Portugal, the A House solves the issue of privacy in a creative and elegant way. Architecture firm REM’A designed the dwelling with two floors that seemingly pi...

An ingenious shelving system with a modular design. Designed and made by Danish brand Moebe, the Shelving System provides a clever solution to create a custom storage unit for any space. The design combines a modular build with a timeless aesthetic and a creative connecting system that put a focus on simplicity. Instead of metal hardware, the Moebe Shelving System has solid oak wedges...

A four-story house that maximizes a compact footprint with a thoughtful and clean design. Located in the village of Cascais, Portugal, this small house has a contemporary design inspired by vernacular architecture. The building looks natural alongside older dwellings thanks to a clean, minimalist aesthetic that pays h...

[dropcap]P[/dropcap]erched in the low rolling hills beyond the historic village of Barwon Heads on Australia's coast, the striking roofline of a retired couple's daily dwelling unexpectedly peeks above the surrounding Moonah trees and native scrub. Barwon Heads, situated on the Bellarine Peninsula, near Geelong and Melbourne, has become a popular seaside destination for those escaping the city...

[dropcap]P[/dropcap]erched in the low rolling hills beyond the historic village of Barwon Heads on Australia's coast, the striking roofline of a retired couple's daily dwelling unexpectedly peeks above the surrounding Moonah trees and native scrub. Barwon Heads, situated on the Bellarine Peninsula, near Geelong and Melbourne, has become a popular seaside destination for those escaping the city...

[dropcap]P[/dropcap]erched in the low rolling hills beyond the historic village of Barwon Heads on Australia's coast, the striking roofline of a retired couple's daily dwelling unexpectedly peeks above the surrounding Moonah trees and native scrub. Barwon Heads, situated on the Bellarine Peninsula, near Geelong and Melbourne, has become a popular seaside destination for those escaping the city...

An elegant extension and interior redesign focused on welcoming nature inside living spaces. [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ocated in a green area in ‘s Gravenwezel, Belgium, this house lacked a close link to the lush surroundings. The clients hired Antwerp-based studio LOW architecten to redesign the interiors and to add an extension to their family home...

An elegant extension and interior redesign focused on welcoming nature inside living spaces. [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ocated in a green area in ‘s Gravenwezel, Belgium, this house lacked a close link to the lush surroundings. The clients hired Antwerp-based studio LOW architecten to redesign the interiors and to add an extension to their family home...

A 1920s countryside villa transformed into a gorgeous retreat. Nestled among old olive trees in Ceglia, Puglia, Villa Castelluccio welcomes guests into a serene space that looks charmingly rustic but has a refined modern edge. Architect

A 1920s countryside villa transformed into a gorgeous retreat. Nestled among old olive trees in Ceglia, Puglia, Villa Castelluccio welcomes guests into a serene space that looks charmingly rustic but has a refined modern edge. Architect

A cutting-edge music system made for both audio and design lovers. A family-owned company established in 1985 by a father and son team, Ruark Audio has transformed over the years into a well-known brand that values audio quality as much as it celebrates good design. The new R5 High Fidelity mu...

A stunning three-pavilion retreat inspired by nature. Designed as a serene retreat where the clients will eventually retire, the Butterfly House is a beautiful dwelling that shares a special link to the landscape it now calls home. The house stands on a plot of land between a valley and rolling hills in the breathtaking Santa Lucia Preserve, near Carmel, California. To provide generou...

An ancient building and an old barn transformed into a modern single-family home. Located in the Prosito area, Switzerland, Ca'dal Mantova creates a link between ancient history and contemporary design. The large plot of land included two old buildings; one dating back to the mid-1400s, and the other - a stable - to the early 1900s. While the former incorporated recent additions from ...

A contemporary family house designed with interconnected volumes and private outdoor spaces. Completed by Atelier 111 architekti, this dwelling in Jinonice, Prague, replaces a complex of old buildings previously left in disrepair. The team designed the contemporary house ...

A contemporary family house designed with interconnected volumes and private outdoor spaces. Completed by Atelier 111 architekti, this dwelling in Jinonice, Prague, replaces a complex of old buildings previously left in disrepair. The team designed the contemporary house ...

Elegant pendant lamps inspired by a silkworm’s cocoon. Danish brand Muuto makes furniture, lighting, and home accessories with a Scandinavian design that is both minimalist and versatile. For the Strand series of pendant lights, the company partnered with a British designer, Benjamin Hubert of

A Spanish house where artisan and machine-made features live together in harmony. Among white plaster and lightly colored terraced houses in Palma de Mallorca, Plywood House stands out with a striking combination of traditional and contemporary features alongside splashes of mint and burnt orange. Architecture firm Feina des...

A Spanish house where artisan and machine-made features live together in harmony. Among white plaster and lightly colored terraced houses in Palma de Mallorca, Plywood House stands out with a striking combination of traditional and contemporary features alongside splashes of mint and burnt orange. Architecture firm Feina des...

An easily customizable kitchen designed for indoor or outdoor spaces. [dropcap]E[/dropcap]stablished in 1968, Fantin has differentiated itself in the furniture industry with metal furniture that blends excellent quality, minimalist design, and environmentally friendly materials. The

An imaginative architectural design that brings a contemporary twist to the classic farmhouse form. Built in a rural setting close to Innsbruck, this house in Aldrans, Austria, blends into the landscape in a creative way. The distinctive silhouette of the building combines both familiar and unconventional elements. Completed by architecture firm

A weekend home nestled in a natural landscape at the edge of a sprawling city. [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ocated in Hyderabad, India, Lakehouse is a weekend home that allows the inhabitants to relax in the middle of nature while still feeling close to the city. Designed by CollectiveProj...

A renovation project that transformed an old farmhouse into a comfortable living space. Located in the Portuguese countryside, this stone farmhouse has stood on the southern side of a national road since the early 20th century. The plot features a ro...

An old farm building transformed into a weekend retreat, on a budget. [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ocated in an agricultural area in the Zamora province, Spain, Doña Ana Refuge is a getaway space surrounded by fields and trees. To create the retreat, the Fermín Blanco architecture firm renovated an old brick building p...

Modern apartments and hotel suites built in a Czech ski resort. Located in the small town of Pec pod Sněžkou, at the base of the highest mountain in the Czech Republic, the Aparthotel Svatý Vavřinec is a complex of multiple buildings that house 90 suites. The client hired Prague-based OV-A architecture studio to design a resort that would occupy the footprint of a former store from th...