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Lawless & Meyerson channels Japanese minimalism at the Zen Apartment

Habitus Living

Within the urban landscapes of Sydney’s Bellevue Hill, Zen Apartment comprises positive and negative spatial dynamics. The open floor plan was designed to fit the owners’ needs; each space within the home is flexible, shapeshifting over the day. Equal consideration was given to indoor and outdoor spaces.

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Taliesyn draws on vernacular architecture for earth-toned Cabin House

Deezen

Cabin House was designed by Taliesyn "Embracing a quiet reflection of modern lifestyle and vernacular nuances, the design was developed from a simple brief of experiencing nature at close quarters," Taliesyn co-director Mahaboob Basha told Dezeen. "It The photography is by Aaron Chapman.

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SOM plans city to accommodate Muscat's growing population

Deezen

Nineteen neighbourhoods constructed with local materials will define Sultan Haitham City, a metropolis for 100,000 residents that London studio Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is designing in Oman. The visuals are by ATCHAIN courtesy of SOM.

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

Habitus Living

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. They wanted an inviting space for themselves and loved ones to come straight from the surf but didn’t want to compromise on glamour.

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A Brisbane residence with elevated tropical delight

Habitus Living

Located on an elevated site in Paddington, Brisbane, Fernberg by Tim Stewart Architects stands as a contemporary family residence that strikingly balances material robustness with a lush landscape. A distinguishing characteristic of Fernberg is its clever use of layered materials.

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

Dwell

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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Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat | Neri & Hu Design and Research office

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Excerpt: Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat is an adaptive reuse hospitality project designed by the architectural firm Neri & Hu. The design brief called for the adaptive reuse of several old buildings by giving them new functions while adding new buildings to accommodate the hotel’s capacity needs. Drawings.