ArchDaily

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Image © William Cuc "Architecture, city, and activism" are the words that define Taller ACÁ , an emerging practice led by Jorge Villatoro and Hans Schwarz in Guatemala City. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JULY 21, 2023

Image © Mujib Ojeifo In Lagos , a city with a complex urban fabric that includes historical buildings and vast interpretations of contemporary architecture, lies PatrickWaheed Design Consulting (PWDC). These projects brought the Laterite finishing technique to life and now help build the case for a Nigerian architectural language.

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designboom

MARCH 15, 2024

The post stone-clad sheep house reforms into contemporary yoga retreat in mykonos appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. mykonos architects employs naturally aged materials like wood and iron to achieve harmony with the surroundings, echoing mykonian tradition.

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ArchDaily

JULY 3, 2023

Courtesy of Shutterstock | Prin Adulyatham Cairo, Egypt's vibrant capital, is a unique synthesis of both historical and contemporary architecture. The city of Cairo has witnessed many different eras, each characterized by unique architectural styles. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Discreet House / Jirau Arquitetura. Image © Walter Dias Being one of the first construction methods developed by humans, earth has proven its resilience and durability over time.

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Deezen

APRIL 29, 2022

From humble brick homes in the city to sprawling hillside villas, our latest roundup features 10 Mexican houses from the Dezeen archive. That diversity is reflected in the country's thriving contemporary architecture scene, which draws on a number of materials and styles. Find out more about Izar Houses ›.

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ArchDaily

MAY 23, 2023

© Syam Sreesylam Vernacular architecture is a complex concept that has different meanings depending on where we are, and it is present in various architectural typologies.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 29, 2023

Image © S.Borisov via Shutterstock London’s architectural history is a rich tapestry that weaves together styles of various periods and influences. In the post-war era, the city experienced a surge in modern architecture, becoming a canvas for experimentation.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 14, 2023

City view from Adabraka Ghana of residential houses. Image © Layla.hsn/ Shutterstock The home is a fundamental expression of architectural movements within the fabric of a city. As one of the smallest typologies, it is the simplest canvas to exhibit the design ethos of any particular era. Read more »

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

© Firas Al Raisi | Masjid Bab Al Salam Religious architecture has always had a unique power to transcend the physical realm, transporting visitors to a spiritual journey. Furthermore, architecture and design hold the power to have a profound impact on one’s lived spiritual experience.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Contemporary House India by Robert Gregory, with photographs by Edmund Sumner Thames & Hudson , November 2021 Hardcover | 9-1/4 x 11-3/4 inches | 272 pages | 355 illustrations | English | ISBN: 9780500021330 | $75.00 PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION : India has a long, diverse history of remarkable architecture.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Operable glass walls flank the living spaces of this sprawling Texas ranch, which was designed by Sanders Architecture to appear "like it rose up from the land". It's comprised of three buildings – a garage, a guest house and the main residence – that sit atop a rocky outcropping with views of the surrounding property.

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Deezen

MARCH 26, 2024

Providing homes for people with disabilities and formerly houseless LGBTQ+ youth, our next Social Housing Revival case study set out to prove that low-cost housing in the US can look as good as upscale apartments. The housing needs to look like it's market-rate housing," Mutlow said. "It

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ArchDaily

MARCH 15, 2024

In Malling, a stone’s throw from Aarhus, CEBRA melds historical reverence with contemporary living in the newly built housing complex of Malling. Completed in 2023 in Malling, Denmark. Images by Adam Mork.

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Archinect

APRIL 30, 2024

Located in the scenic beauty of New Canaan, CT, an area dotted with old colonial-era farms and modern architectural masterpieces, this guest house is a contemporary twist on traditional English threshing barns, with a bright, airy interior and an intimate connection with the outdoors.

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Deezen

MARCH 29, 2023

A mid-century house originally designed by British architect Trevor Dannatt has undergone a sensitive restoration by architecture studio Coppin Dockray in north London. Coppin Dockray has overhauled Hampstead House in London. The original spatial sequence has been retained Coppin Dockray had a threefold approach to its proposal.

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designboom

JANUARY 10, 2023

ocean views emerge through the jungle to create a contemporary oasis crafted with locally-sourced materials. The post sunlit ‘raintree house’ by studio saxe is a contemporary oasis in costa rica appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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designboom

JANUARY 29, 2024

The post from chubby cats to plush toys, somerset house explores cuteness in contemporary culture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. the exhibition also celebrates the 50th anniversary of hello kitty, with a dedicated plushie space, immersive disco, and a display of rare products.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This semi-rural house on ex-grazing land in Tamworth was designed to transform a scrubby, parched piece of land into an energy-efficient contemporary. Completed in 2021 in Moore Creek, Australia. Images by Anthony Basheer.

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Avontuura

JULY 14, 2022

The morphology of the houses and farm buildings on the site is reinterpreted, giving rise to large contemporary longères. The post HEMAA and Hesters Oyon complete contemporary archetype for the school of Heudebouville appeared first on Åvontuura.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

© Lucas Blair Simpson © SOM Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has completed the restoration works for Lever House, one of New York’s Modernist landmarks. At that time, architecture critic Reyner Banham said of the building “it gave architectural expression to an age just as the age was being born.” Read more »

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designboom

JUNE 18, 2022

The post studioAC’s toronto dwelling ‘everden’ is a contemporary stack of traditional houses appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. the impactful gabled spaces allow for a minimal material palette, creating a cost-effective solution.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Dutch studio LMNL office [for architecture and landscape] has designed a simple shed that doubles as a studio on a local property in Brabant, The Netherlands. In 2018, the firm designed the property's main house as well as the 4000m2 garden. The main house is a con. The shed is a simple rectangular form of 7.5 by 13 meters.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The Painted Houses of Tiébélé. This knowledge holds insights valuable for shaping contemporary architecture, helping it adapt to both the people and their environments.

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designboom

OCTOBER 4, 2022

the house's multiple structures surround a central courtyard, each taking in panoramic mountain views. The post olson kundig designs ‘studhorse’ house as a contemporary campground in the mountains appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JANUARY 24, 2024

New York architecture studio Arquitectonica has designed a residential skyscraper with undulating fins on its facade and a landscaped terrace garden in Honolulu, Hawaii. The resulting concept is organic yet contemporary." The renderings are courtesy of Arquitectonica.

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Deezen

MARCH 29, 2024

It includes 3D-printed chairs, woven sculptures, metal light sculptures and furniture made from reclaimed architectural elements. Teo Yang repurposed remnants of traditional Korean houses. For more events, talks and exhibitions in architecture and design visit Dezeen Events Guide.

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Design Thoughts Architects

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Fusion of Contemporary and Vernacular style of Architecture. This 40’X60′ house is located in Nelamangala town, Bangalore. This design is a fusion of contemporary vernacular architecture which stand out as a unique design approach in today’s world where few customers expect in their new houses.

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ArchDaily

MAY 31, 2023

Monte House / TACO taller de arquitectura contextual. These homes made up of small houses or compact apartments, have become increasingly popular due to the shortage of land and high housing prices in urban areas. Image © Leo Espinosa Small homes are a common reality in many urban areas around the world for various reasons.

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Design Thoughts Architects

MAY 10, 2023

The client was keen on contemporary house design, and we at Design Thoughts Architects were up for the challenge. The customer desired a distinctive exterior and the best house design that distinguished their property from others on the same street. It is about creating an experience that starts when you arrive home.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2024

US studio Michael Hennessey Architecture has revitalised an ageing suburban house near San Francisco , adding black cladding and bright finishes to form a family home that bridges the past, present and future. Built into a hillside, the home is U-shaped in plan, with gabled volumes organised around a central courtyard.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 31, 2023

FG House / Bernardes Arquitetura. Image © Haruo Mikami The use of pigmented concrete in Latin American architecture is growing - and influencing contemporary architectural expression.

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designboom

JUNE 6, 2022

The post renovated 60-year-old house in thailand blends local vernacular with contemporary design appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. the large sloping roof is designed to protect occupants from the intense heat and heavy rainfalls in thailand.

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Deezen

APRIL 30, 2024

Including a skinny house in Japan, a home in Canada that is deliberately unfinished and a lonely cottage in the Outer Hebrides, here are Dezeen's houses of the month for April. To help the home blend in with the dramatic landscape, architecture studio Izat Arundell used a timber-frame structure and thick blocks of local stone.

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Design Thoughts Architects

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Design Thoughts Architects is a leading architectural firm in Bangalore, India. We are thrilled to share five of our portfolio’s most notable projects with contemporary house designs in the following blog post. They were attracted to the modern, stylish vibes of contemporary design. What about the middle floors?

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Deezen

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Architecture studio Snøhetta has revealed its design for an opera house in the historic town of Diriyah, Saudi Arabia , informed by traditional Najdi architecture. An amphitheatre will be located on a rooftop The Royal Diriyah Opera House will also include a cafe, retail space, public gardens and shaded outdoor spaces.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The key challenges for this project lay in adapting the existing fabric with the contemporary addition towards the rear. Completed in 2023 in Australia. Images by Emily Bartlett. Influenced by the Arts and.

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