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Melling Studio has shared photos of an interior they designed for a duplex in Vancouver, turning it into a warm and effortlessly coastal home for a young, active family. The home was completed in January 2023 and truly embodies the considered yet breezy essence of Kitsilano beach. The transformation of the previously dysfunctional floorplan was […]
5 months ago

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Multidisciplinary design studio Masquespacio has shared photos of their latest project, Novu Waffle, an innovative gastronomic space in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a focus on fun and immersion, Masquespacio has created a dynamic and cheerful environment where the waffle is the undisputed star. Waffles inspired the design of the restaurant, which can be seen on […]

a week ago 22 votes
An Intentionally Muted Yet Refined Palette Of Natural Materials For A Home In Lake Tahoe

MacCracken Robinson Architects has shared photos of a modern home they completed in Lake Tahoe, California with an intentionally muted yet refined palette of natural materials including cedar, oak, fir, and steel, allowing the house to harmoniously blend with the surroundings. The site of the home is located near the historic 1960 Olympic Nordic track […]

2 weeks ago 25 votes
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Architecture firm NAQI & Partners, has shared photos of a villa they completed in the heart of the coastal city of Nha Trang, Vietnam, that integrates plants and an indoor swimming pool into its design. The Nha Trang Pool Villa is the living space for a young family, balancing modern living with the desire for […]

3 weeks ago 28 votes
A’ Design Award Announces Their Annual World Design Rankings

This article has been brought to you by A’Design Awards. A’Design Award and Competition have released their World Design Rankings (WDR) in Arts, Architecture and Design, with China taking first place, followed by the USA, and Japan. The World Design Rankings ranks all the countries based on the number of designers that have been granted […]

3 weeks ago 33 votes
An Orange Spiral Staircase Is An Eye-Catching Feature Inside This Apartment

Architecture and interior design firm S+PS Architects, has shared photos of a penthouse apartment in Mumbai, India, that has two eye-catching orange spiral staircases. Stepping inside the penthouse, there’s an open plan living room with a variety of sitting areas and decor that complements the orange staircase. The living space is backed on one side […]

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In the closing chapter of Archinect In-Depth: Visualization, we return to one Renaissance painting referenced in an earlier article from the series. What does this painting, and our wider series, teach us about the relationship between technology and visualization? What do they tell us about the potential for visualization to open new worlds not beholden to the natural laws of space and time?

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Brengues Le Pavec architectes has shared photos of a home they completed in Herault, France, that overlooks the valley.

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As we are well aware, a modern house has multiple meanings and can span as far back as the early 20th century. This week however, we’ve decided to look to the more recent past and marvel at how architects and developers are translating the requirements […]

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