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4 Homes in Brazil that Encourage Indoor-Outdoor Living

ArchDaily

Fast forward to the present day, and contemporary architects and designers in Brazil continue to embrace the challenge of creating indoor-outdoor homes that nod to the country's tropical climate. Read more »

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Olson Kundig completes West Hollywood homes designed for ‘craft and material expression’

Archinect

Olson Kundig has completed a series of custom single-family homes in West Hollywood. Collectively named ‘The Houses at 8899 Beverly’ the eight homes seek to be “harmoniously linked yet individual” with architectural forms “combining natural materials such as wood, steel, glass, concrete, and stone.”

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In New Jersey, a 1960s Home With a Heart of Glass Lists for $995K

Dwell

The original harmonious blend of classic hardwoods, skylights, and dark slate floors have been sensitively complemented by fresh, contemporary updates including refreshed bathrooms, kitchen enhancements, and solar power. Pastoral vistas unfurl from expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Eight renovated mid-century homes that marry period and contemporary details

Deezen

From a modernist villa in Beverly Hills to a flat in one of Brasília's iconic Superquadra apartment blocks, the mid-century renovations in this lookbook are a masterclass in updating a period home while retaining its distinctive character. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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Corten steel and concrete enliven this contemporary London home

The Spaces

Wide proportions clad in glass connect this neo-brutalist London house by Powell Tuck Associates to its walled garden. Powell Tuck and Associates is known for its masterful treatment of light, and the 4,972 sq ft house doesn’t disappoint with dramatic brise soleil flourishes, broad living spaces and retractable glass walls.

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A Sleek Contemporary Home in Ontario Seeks $8M

Dwell

A movie theater, wine cellar with tasting room, and car elevator are just a few of the amenities this home offers. This sprawling contemporary residence spans over 17,000 square feet of living space. Ontario Home Is a True Work of Art For $8.5M, You Can Enjoy the Sun, Sand, and Water Surrounding This Oyster Bay Architectural Gem

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Rain Studio combines raw and reclaimed materials for "native yet contemporary" home

Deezen

Raw, tactile materials including clay tiles, earthenware pots and compressed earth bricks define this courtyard home near Chennai, India , designed by local practice Rain Studio. The post Rain Studio combines raw and reclaimed materials for "native yet contemporary" home appeared first on Dezeen.