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A renovated house that celebrates the soul of traditional Japanese living via contemporary design. Modern Japanese houses usually integrate traditional elements in their design, but this typical post-war row house in the suburbs of Kyoto stands out with its thoughtful combination of old and new elements. Australian-Japanese ...

A renovated 1883 apartment that is both a showroom and the home of Vipp's third generation owner. Family-owned Danish company Vipp has a penchant for presenting its range of products in more relatable settings. Unlike other brands that dedicate showrooms to their collections, Vipp showcases furniture, kitchens,...

A renovated 1883 apartment that is both a showroom and the home of Vipp's third generation owner. Family-owned Danish company Vipp has a penchant for presenting its range of products in more relatable settings. Unlike other brands that dedicate showrooms to their collections, Vipp showcases furniture, kitchens,...

A design that celebrates the passing of time and the beauty of light. Designed by Melbourne-based studio Edition Office for an older couple, Kyneton House is a cozy home that has a special relationship to the passing of time as seen through the changing of seasons in a garden. The design is contemporary and distinctive, combining wa...

A design that celebrates the passing of time and the beauty of light. Designed by Melbourne-based studio Edition Office for an older couple, Kyneton House is a cozy home that has a special relationship to the passing of time as seen through the changing of seasons in a garden. The design is contemporary and distinctive, combining wa...

A design that celebrates the passing of time and the beauty of light. Designed by Melbourne-based studio Edition Office for an older couple, Kyneton House is a cozy home that has a special relationship to the passing of time as seen through the changing of seasons in a garden. The design is contemporary and distinctive, combining wa...

A concrete and glass house that opens to fantastic views of Sydney Harbor. Bordered by a large apartment building to the north and an even taller building at the rear, House Taurus still strikes an impressive figure with its brutalist-style aesthetic, curved walls, and

A cozy and timeless lounge chair designed with a folding frame. Following the introduction of the elegant FK Bookcase designed by Fabricius & Kastholm, Carl Hansen & Søn has announced the launch of another fine piece of furniture created by the Danish design duo: the Plico Chair. Originally mad...

A creative and playful brick extension that complements an Edwardian home. Some architectural projects capture both the creative flair of the architects and the clients’ love of playful designs. Ruckers Hill House is a perfect example. Designed by Melbourne-based Studio Bright for a family of five, this contemporary, ...

A creative and playful brick extension that complements an Edwardian home. Some architectural projects capture both the creative flair of the architects and the clients’ love of playful designs. Ruckers Hill House is a perfect example. Designed by Melbourne-based Studio Bright for a family of five, this contemporary, ...

A modern six-module house in the Hamptons. Located in Bridgehampton, New York, the 3,500 sq ft Six Square House re-interprets vernacular gabled architecture in a creative and distinctly contemporary way. NYC-based practice Young Projects designed the dwelling with six

A black concrete and wood volume perched atop of a hill with views of a verdant landscape. Perched atop of a hill in the Byron Bay hinterland, Australia, Federal House strikes an arresting figure with its distinctive design. Melbourne-based architect...

A black concrete and wood volume perched atop of a hill with views of a verdant landscape. Perched atop of a hill in the Byron Bay hinterland, Australia, Federal House strikes an arresting figure with its distinctive design. Melbourne-based architect...

A black concrete and wood volume perched atop of a hill with views of a verdant landscape. Perched atop of a hill in the Byron Bay hinterland, Australia, Federal House strikes an arresting figure with its distinctive design. Melbourne-based architect...

A series of furniture and sculptural objects that marry contrasting materials and textures. Based in Shanghai, Studio Glume is a multidisciplinary design agency that completes a wide range of projects, from architecture, interior design and furniture design to art and graphic design. The firm’s furniture design series has cau...

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]talian designer Mario Alessiani belongs to the so-called Millennial Generation of designers, which is not determined by a particular discipline but rather by their ideas, curiosity, and unbridled enthusiasm for solving complex problems across a broad perspective. Working in areas ranging from product, lighting, ...

An imaginatively designed summer house in Menorca, Spain. Aptly named Curved House, this summer home in Menorca, Spain, was designed by Barcelona and Stockholm-based firm Nomo Studio with curved walls along with circular and arched elements. The elevated site offers fantastic views of the surrounding greenery, the Port d'A...

An imaginatively designed summer house in Menorca, Spain. Aptly named Curved House, this summer home in Menorca, Spain, was designed by Barcelona and Stockholm-based firm Nomo Studio with curved walls along with circular and arched elements. The elevated site offers fantastic views of the surrounding greenery, the Port d'A...

A high-end, modern hotel inspired by traditional architecture from Mykonos, Greece. Located on Mykonos, in the Cyclades, Kalesma is a new 5-star Greek hotel that welcomes guests with stylish suites that offer panoramic views of the Aegean Sea. The high-end retreat draws inspiration from Cycladic aesthetics and the vernacula...

An agricultural complex from the 18th century, transformed into a modern farmhouse. Originally built in the 18th century, the “Masia de Can Perpinyà” complex was used for 200 years for agricultural purposes but was abandoned in the 2000s. The building remained empty until 2020 when the new generation of the family decided to re-open the

An agricultural complex from the 18th century, transformed into a modern farmhouse. Originally built in the 18th century, the “Masia de Can Perpinyà” complex was used for 200 years for agricultural purposes but was abandoned in the 2000s. The building remained empty until 2020 when the new generation of the family decided to re-open the

The best contemporary floor lamps for living room spaces bring light where you need it but also enhance the home decor and look gorgeous for years. More than just an accent light or a lamp that can create a cozy reading spot on the sofa, a well-designed LED lamp can instantly elevate the way a room looks and fe...

Stockholm Creative Edition is a new independent design week dedicated to the best of contemporary Swedish design, taking place from 23 to 29 September 2021 at various locations across Stockholm, Sweden. Behind the initiative is the multidisciplinary concept & design studio Attar, which aims to create an annual meeting place for desig...

A century-old house renovated into a modern living space that marries past and present. Located on the outskirts of Santo Tirso, Portugal, this century-old house was in an advanced state of deterioration, as it had been left uninhabited for more than 30 years. The clients asked architect Liliana Maciel Arquitectura to...

A stylish and sustainably made armchair designed with wider armrests and an extra-spacious seat. Designed by global architecture and design firm Foster + Partners for furniture brand Benchmark, the OVO chair collection keeps style, comfort, and sustainability in perfect balance. The range comprises three minimalist designs: an armchair, a stackable chair, and a

Whether you live in a compact apartment or love multifunctional furniture, a sofa bed futon, a futon bed, or a day bed should be at the top of your furniture buying list. That’s because these practical pieces of furniture can easily transform any room into a guest bedroom or a cozy lounge space. Usually in seconds, without the ne...

Earthy rectangular volumes nestled in an arid landscape in Portugal. [dropcap]B[/dropcap]uilt in Alentejo, Portugal, House in Grândola perfectly blends into the natural landscape. Lisbon-based architecture firm Bak Gordon Arquitectos designed the dwelling with several rectangular volumes arranged in a T-shape. Both th...