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Bronte Beach House is redefining the idea of ‘quiet luxury’

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In a nod to their creative vision, Architects Tom Mark Henry translated this notion – commonly seen on runways and in media – by designing an architectural embodiment of the concept — the Bronte Beach House. Robust finishes like travertine, cement and Marmarino floors will withstand harsh sun, salt and wind exposure. Finishes Fyber.

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This Black Timber and Brick Home in Suburban Australia Looks Like It’s in Stealth Mode

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The single-level residence’s low-slung carport and landscaping guard the entrance, while a central courtyard provides ultimate privacy. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here.

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A residence built for now, and into the future

Habitus Living

“The goal was to create a design that would enhance the ecosystem rather than impose upon it, and that would restore the well-being of our client,” says Kate Symons, director Studio Ilk. Taking a minimalistic approach to the use of natural materials means there is no need for additional finishes.

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

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The design brief was to reconfigure the heritage home and address the compact, shadowed nature of the house by extending and imbuing the residence with contemporary additions. The client, an event director with two teenagers, wanted a home with vibrancy and warm tones, one that evokes a tranquil, uncluttered energy.

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Brick Lattice House | Srijit Srinivas – Architects

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The Clients – a small family comprising of an engineer, a doctor & their son, wanted their home to be a private and homely oasis amidst the crowded bustle of their busy locality. The open kitchen plan further extends out the adjacent dining room along one axis, and then also opens out to a landscaped deck towards the rear. .

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Lakeside West Apartment | Wittman Estes

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The client was trained and practiced as an architect before starting a local tech company that focused on digital interface and experience design. Considered a visionary design at the time, the reinforced concrete frame of the building and sleek international style forms represented the optimism and ambition of 1960s high modernism.

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Bridging together the past and the future

Habitus Living

Landscape architects were engaged early in the design phase to ensure an integrated vision for the expanded site. What was the design brief, and how did you interpret it and respond to it? The clients wanted to create a home that would grow with their family.