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Five contemporary uses of timber by Woodhull: Your Next Employer?

Archinect

Founded in 2003, the firm prioritizes “durability, honesty, and thoughtful use of materials” across its residential and commercial portfolio. “While we are always proud of the finished product, the thoughtful and intentional process of getting there defines us.”

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How Hidden Fasteners Can Create Seamless Design: The Case of Commercial and Public Architecture

ArchDaily

Image Cortesia de Fastmount Highly desirable in contemporary projects, seamless surfaces symbolize the search for a unified and uninterrupted visual experience, without any noticeable gaps or interruptions. Read more ยป

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A Wall of Books Puts the Finishing Touch on This Rough-Hewn Backyard Home in Austin

Dwell

Positioned adjacent to a busy commercial alley, a mere 15 feet from bustling offices and businesses, the new robust construction was tailored to its urban context. Their vision was to create a modern house nestled in the backyard while preserving the charm of their existing 1940s, 850-square-foot Arts and Crafts bungalow.

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Traditional Moroccan design with a contemporary twist

Habitus Living

Inspired by the vibrant Moroccan city of Marrakech, the latest addition to Omvivoโ€™s โ€˜Madeโ€™ collection draws from the seamless curves and elegant forms of traditional Moroccan design to explore a unique contemporary perspective. A matching solid surface pop-up plug lends the finishing touch to the classic bathroom effect.

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Ten contemporary lighting designs on Dezeen Showroom

Deezen

The lights come in circular or square designs and are available in the choice of Caribbean walnut, a white painted finish, white oak, or black ebonised oak. Created by British lighting brand Astro as a contemporary interpretation of traditional lanterns, Kuro is an outdoor lamp with a minimalist aesthetic. Kuro lantern by Astro.

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Debris Block House blends contemporary design with sustainable practice

Habitus Living

Embodying the shared interests of founders Eliza Higgins and Cyrus Patell, the Debris Block House is โ€œinterested in evolving a language of contemporary architecture in India by challenging the typical assumptions/expectations of local materials and techniques in our practice,โ€ as Patell explains.

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Robert Hutchinson Architecture converts 1950s Seattle building into event space

Deezen

The adaptive reuse project involved transforming a manufacturing building dating to 1953 into a contemporary event space that can accommodate up to 225 people. The ground level encompasses a dining room and commercial kitchen The mezzanine holds a lounge space, while the ground level encompasses a dining room and commercial kitchen.

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