Archive for the ‘Architecture’ Category
After fire and decay nearly took this tower to the ground, the De Matos Ryan architecture firm gave it a new life. The Round Tower House by De Matos Ryan celebrates the original form of this ancient structure with a new modern home beneath. Guests are welcomed at the front [...]
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The Marmol Radziner architecture firm has completed a new private home in Mt. Barker, New Zealand. The Hawkesbury Residence by Marmol Radziner rises above the base of the Wanaka Valley, where rolling hills and grazing wildlife cover the landscape. This home is a continuation of a trend that is placing [...]
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The winning design by Michael Maltzan Architecture for the international St. Petersburg Pier contest has created a stunning, sustainable structure linking the community with its proximal water environment. The design titled “Lens” reflects on the relationship between the pier and the underlying bay beyond. Aspects of the circular lo
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The Japanese architecture firm no.555 has completed work on a playful modern home in Fukushima. The KKC House is a two-section raised home that is bisected by an extension of the plot around it. A green staircase rises from the back yard in continuation of the children’s playground, where mini-golf [...]
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A quiet contemporary home overlooks the Azorean coast in the middle of the great Altantic. The House CZ by SAMI Architectos feels as peaceful and isolated as the rarity of its plot, one that few world travelers ever get to see. House CZ is perched on a hill on the [...]
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A barrier island in Long Island, New York is home to a stunning and sustainable modern home. The Bay House by Leroy Street Studio stands out amongst the lawn-and-bulkhead properties around this island by working to reclaim the original nature of this plot. Grasses and native plants were brought in [...]
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A new modern home rises out of the hills of Barcelos, Portugal, fit within the hill’s slope and overlooking the town below. The Private House by Rui Grazina is minimal both outside and in, with white walls and black accents throughout. While the focus for this home’s design is on [...]
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The Basque Culinary Center of San Sebastián, Spain is a monument to Spanish culinary tradition. Within its wild walls, groups of students, researchers, private companies and government organizations work collectively on the progress of Spanish cuisine. The building around them is a truly inspiring place, its design reminiscent of stacked pla
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There was nothing cookie-cutter about the year 2011 in terms of contemporary architecture. From breathtaking beach houses to sculptural city retreats, some of the world’s greatest residential architects made their mark in 2011. To celebrate their work, here are ten of our favorite homes that we covered in the past [...]
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