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Perched on a windswept bluff between Old Montauk Highway and the Atlantic Ocean, this striking beach house in Montauk, New York State, seems to vanish into the landscape. Designed by South African firm SAOTA, the home embraces its rugged coastal setting with quiet confidence, blending architecture and nature in a way that feels both intentional and effortless.
Perched on a sloping coastal site in Australia, this striking single-storey residence by FIGR. Architecture & Design transforms the spirit of traditional beachside living into a contemporary architectural experience.
One simple pendant light, five completely different spaces. From cozy bedrooms to sleek kitchens, this versatile design proves that great lighting doesn’t just fit in, it transforms the room. Designed by Bellucci Mazzoni for Italian lighting brand KARMAN, the Asso lamp brings a warm, modern glow wherever it goes. If you’ve been looking for inspiration, these spaces might spark your next upgrade.
Welcome to Babel, not your average hotel, and definitely not your typical tourist trap. Nestled in the jungly heart of Tulum, this striking pink-toned structure is a game-changer for architecture, sustainability, and how we think about living with nature instead of just on top of it.
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Richärd Kennedy Architects is a Phoenix-based architecture and interior design firm known for its impressive portfolio of exquisite public-facing projects that elevate design standards across higher education and civic architecture. Originally founded in 1996 as richärd+bauer architecture, the practice is now led by Founding Partners James Richärd and Steve Kennedy, supported by a team of fourteen architects, designers, and staff. In this episode of Archinect’s "How To Get A Job At ____" series, we speak with Richärd, Kennedy, Principals Lee Swanson and Andrew Timberg, and Senior Associate Karl Eicher about the firm’s hiring process, what they value in potential candidates, and how applicants can make a strong impression during interviews.
Perched on a sloping coastal site in Australia, this striking single-storey residence by FIGR. Architecture & Design transforms the spirit of traditional beachside living into a contemporary architectural experience.
And conquered the shipbuilding industry in the process
