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SOM plans city to accommodate Muscat's growing population

Deezen

According to Rettig, key elements of the design brief included recognising Oman's "cultural and architectural heritage", while designing contemporary built forms for the city. The visuals are by ATCHAIN courtesy of SOM.

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From chaos to cohesion: Taylors Bay Residence remodel by Hare + Klein

Habitus Living

Thus, a contemporary redesign characterised by a cohesive narrative, intricate detailing and a bold palette, was essential. As the house evolved, so did the design brief: what originally began as a mere interior remodel expanded to include the modernisation of the exterior. Space Furniture. Carl Hansen & Son.

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A Brisbane residence with elevated tropical delight

Habitus Living

Located on an elevated site in Paddington, Brisbane, Fernberg by Tim Stewart Architects stands as a contemporary family residence that strikingly balances material robustness with a lush landscape. The façade further incorporates integrated landscaping planters, forging an intricate connection with the lush greenery of Paddington.

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Garden Lane Residence is a work of art with hints of Japanese poetry

Habitus Living

Standing out in that portfolio is the contemporary relic of Garden Lane Residence, a period restoration of a nineteenth-century Victorian terrace bordering the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne’s South Yarra. They maximise natural light and lead to the courtyard landscaping by Kate Seddon.

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Kamloops Residence, British Columbia, Canada

e-architect

The design brief consisted of a full renovation of the exterior and interior spaces, along with landscaping of the front and rear yards with help from our friend and colleague Catherine Howell.

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Hotel review: checking in to La Fiermontina Ocean

Hotel Designs

Under the hands-on guidance of brother and sister Antonia and Giacomo Fiermonte, along with the design team of Charles-Philippe Mommeja and Christophe Vialleton from Laboratoire Design, Rabat, each property immerses itself in its location and invites its guests to do the same.

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Los Angeles-San Pedro Waterfront Connectivity Plan

e-architect

The internationally renowned, Los Angeles-based landscape architecture firm will provide a conceptual framework plan to guide future public realm improvements and private development sites, forming a network of well-connected, pedestrian-oriented multi-use spaces. SWA Landscape Architects. Contemporary Los Angeles Architecture.