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StudioAC plays with gabled forms for an ‘unapologetically contemporary’ Toronto home

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Image credit: Doublespace Photography Image credit: Doublespace Photography At the base of the scheme, an otherwise contemporary rectilinear massing holds a gable-shaped opening while, above, the scheme is crowned by a gabled roof form. “This approach was integral to working with the client's budget strategy and thesis:

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

Deezen

Named Karai, the house was created as a weekend retreat for its clients on a coastal site surrounded by fields that lead directly onto a nearby beach in the coastal town of Kuvathur. The post Rain Studio combines raw and reclaimed materials for "native yet contemporary" home appeared first on Dezeen.

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Coppin Dockray turns mid-century Hampstead House into contemporary family home

Deezen

It was barely insulated, the roof was failing," the studio's co-founder Sandra Coppin told Dezeen. It then created a larger home suited to its client's needs by sensitively extending the house with clearly expressed additions. Post-war buildings are notoriously flimsy and thermally volatile."

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Villa KD45 is a concrete house in Delhi with a plant-covered roof

Deezen

Studio Symbiosis has completed a villa in Delhi, India , that rises up from its landscaped grounds, forming a terraced roof that is covered with plants to maximise the site's green area. A stepped walkway built into the ramp-like roof form leads up from the entrance to a shaded outdoor living space. Photography is by Niveditaa Gupta.

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La Brea Affordable Housing in West Hollywood is a contemporary take on art deco

Deezen

Both the client and designers also sought to create housing that appeared to be market-rate, and beyond that, a building that could be recognised as a "positive" addition to the community. Additionally, 75 per cent of the unit's electricity, as well as hot water, comes from solar panels on the roof, cutting utility costs for tenants.

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House with pink windows by Objekt Architecten

Archinect

We were commissioned by our clients to transform an outdated Flemish 3-fronted house with traditional rear extension into a contemporary home with plenty of light. During the renovation, the entire roof was renewed. The new home had to feel especially spacious and, above all, take advantage of the view to the green area behind.

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From Classic to Contemporary: Discover 5 Pioneering Villa Designs

Design Thoughts Architects

As we delve into this topic, it becomes evident that the essence of contemporary villa design is a harmonious blend of comfort, style, and mindful living. The villa features two harmonious, independent living spaces that respect Vastu principles while embracing contemporary design. Additionally, some integrate smart home technology.