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From Cramped to Captivating Japandi Home Revival / Boulder / Flight Architecture
Flight Architecture transforms the Japan Home by blending modern design with Kintsugi-inspired elements, celebrating imperfections while enhancing functionality and livability. for 18 seconds
Flight Architecture transforms Japan Home by fusing modern functionality with traditional Kintsugi philosophy—celebrating imperfections while honoring the past.
Portland’s alleyways development / Jonathan Bolch part 3
Jonathan Bolch presents design ideas for infill housing on Portland’s alleyways, addressing challenges in planning, privacy, and community with innovative, modular prototypes. Discover Jonathan Bolch’s innovative infill housing designs for Portland’s alleys—merging Kyoto’s machiya, London’s mews & PDX strategies for vibrant life now!!
Portland’s alleyways development / Jonathan Bolch part 2
Jonathan Bolch, Design Principal at Woofter Bolch Architecture and adjunct faculty at Portland State University, has a deep interest in small-scale, infill housing. He has extensive experience designing for Portland’s neighborhoods, both through his work and his teaching
Portland’s alleyways development / Jonathan Bolch part 1
Jonathan Bolch’s research explores innovative design concepts for infill housing in Portland’s 76 miles of alleyways, aiming to enhance urban livability and sustainability
Folklore Cabin Retreat / Latvia / Zahrada
The Folklore Retreat is a cabin design inspired by Latvian folklore, featuring a central chimney and sustainable elements, shortlisted in the Caramel Shore Traveller Rooms Competition
Tribeca Brewery Retreat / East Melbourne / the Stylesmiths
Discover how The Stylesmiths transformed a 1990s apartment in East Melbourne’s historic Tribeca building into a luxurious urban retreat blending modern design and heritage.
RÃo Plata Refuge / Pucón Cl / elton léniz arquitectos
Discover the RÃo Plata Refuge: a stilted, sustainable retreat blending minimal design with nature, elevated above seasonal floods in the picturesque Plata River Delta
Nightingale Skye House Teilhaus / Breathe Architecture
Teilhaus Apartments at Nightingale Skye House by Breathe reimagine sustainable, small-footprint living with innovative design, shared spaces, and low-carbon strategies
Cotswolds Cowshed / Gloucestershire, Gb / Design Storey
Discover how Design Storey transformed a historic Cotswolds barn into a modern, sustainable tiny home while preserving its unique heritage and charm
Northcliffe Laneway Home / Toronto / Lanescape Architecture + Construction
The Northcliffe Laneway House, designed by Lanescape Architecture + Construction, exemplifies a practical approach to urban living in Toronto.
Austin Minimalist Backhouse / Austin / Moontower
Explore the Austin Minimalist Backhouse by Moontower, where compact design meets functionality, maximizing space, privacy, and natural light in an urban setting.
Lake Rosseau Cabin / Muskoka cottage region / Still Architects
Discover Lake Rosseau Cabin by Still Architects, a Muskoka retreat blending history and modernity with exposed timbers, lakefront views, and sustainable design.
Nulla Vale House and Shed / MRTN Architects
Discover the Nulla Vale project by MRTN Architects, a unique exploration of architecture blending with a rugged landscape. Set amidst granite outcrops and pastoral land, this design incorporates salvaged materials and off-grid living principles. Inspired by “settler wagons,” Nulla Vale reflects a deep understanding of its site and the clients’ vision for a sustainable, evocative dwelling. Explore how this project harmonizes with its environment while respecting the area’s historical and agricultural context. Published with bowerbird, photography by Peter Bennetts
Norwood / London Terrace House / Adam Knibb Architects
Explore how Adam Knibb Architects maximizes space in compact urban sites, like Norwood in London, with innovative vertical design and thoughtful material choices.
Toronto Laneway Workshop / Jon Cummings Architecture
Discover the Toronto Laneway Workshop by Jon Cummings Architecture—an innovative, sustainable hybrid space blending function, design, and urban adaptability.
Drakoni House est1864 / Schisma Elountas Greece / Doriza Design
Explore the restoration of Drakoni House in Schisma Elountas, Crete, where Doriza Design blends 19th-century stone architecture with modern living solutions.
Slat House / Small City Living / NY / Beda Brooklyn
Discover how BEDA reimagines small spaces with thoughtful design, as seen in Slat House—a 500-sq-ft apartment transformed with functional, stylish solutions.
Schindel Studio / London / Archer + Braun Architecture
Discover Schindel Studio by Archer + Braun, a sustainable workspace in London that beautifully combines functionality with eco-friendly design principles.
Woollahra Treehouse / Bones Studio
Explore Woollahra Treehouse by Bones Studio, a contemporary Fonzie Flat nestled above a carport in a tight corner of a late-Victorian home. This design seamlessly integrates with its surroundings, featuring a curved brick wall around a Camphor Laurel tree, high-pitched ceilings, and a minimalist interior. Discover how this compact, modern addition offers functional living space with privacy and connection to nature.
Gawthorne’s Hut / Mudgee / Cameron Anderson Architects
Explore Gawthorne’s Hut, an off-grid retreat in Mudgee designed by Cameron Anderson Architects. Learn how sustainable features, innovative design, and a unique rural aesthetic blend seamlessly to create an inviting guest experience in a stunning natural setting.
Experimental Mini Living / Hungary / Lab5 Architects
Discover how LAB5 Architects transformed a 31m² apartment into a spacious, light-filled urban living space, blending modern design with innovative small-space solutions.
Tabià / Belluno / didstudio
Explore Tabià in Belluno, a renovated stone barn by didstudio that blends historic charm with modern alpine living. Set in the Cadore region, this sustainable home combines local craftsmanship, larch wood, and expansive windows to offer breathtaking views of the Dolomites, honoring the area’s cultural heritage while embracing contemporary design
Small House / Brunswick / R Architecture
Explore how R Architecture transformed a narrow 160-square-meter block in Brunswick into a modern, sustainable home. The Small House project showcases creative design solutions that maximize natural light, maintain privacy, and incorporate eco-friendly materials like recycled bricks and solar PV panels. Discover how thoughtful design can enhance comfort and style in compact urban settings.
Water View ADU / Woodway / Office of Ordinary Architecture
Explore the Water View ADU by Office of Ordinary Architecture, a cleverly designed living space atop an existing garage in Puget Sound. This project maximizes breathtaking water views while preserving yard space on a tight corner lot. Discover how the design integrates a spacious deck, statement shelving, and a compact yet functional kitchen, all wrapped in calming blues and wood tones that evoke a beachy atmosphere. Perfect as a guest retreat or a future home, this ADU blends aesthetic appeal with practical living
Backyard Living That Powers a Pool / LA / Tracy Stone Architect
Discover a creatively designed ADU by Tracy Stone Architect in Los Angeles that enhances backyard living with a poolside retreat and efficient use of space.
Mt. St. Marie / Lac Sainte Marie / Shean Architects
A ski-in, ski-out cabin by Shean Architects at Mont Ste. Marie, Quebec, carefully positioned to blend with the landscape and preserve the natural rock terrain.
Backyard House / Brunswick East / Tan Architecture
Discover Backyard House by Tan Architecture in Brunswick East, Melbourne—a clever multi-generational living solution. This 69sqm two-story home maximizes space, privacy, and sustainability, offering a thoughtful approach to urban housing diversity.
Tiny Victories / Austin / Jobe Corral Architects
Explore Tiny Victories, a transformative micro home designed by Jobe Corral Architects for Community First! Village in Austin. Discover how thoughtful architecture can provide security, dignity, and community to those who have experienced chronic homelessness, offering sustainable solutions to Austin’s housing challenges.
Small and Mighty / Los Angeles / SUBU Design Architecture
Explore ‘Small and Mighty’ by SUBU Design Architecture, a masterful transformation of a compact Los Angeles lot into a stylish and functional home. Discover how innovative design solutions maximize space, light, and coastal charm to create a beautifully livable urban retreat
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