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Ten inspiring living spaces punctuated by structural columns

Deezen

Pillars can provide a strong focal point that can be enhanced by both the choice of interior finishes and the placement of furniture around them. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

Structure 101
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A Scandi-inspired apartment sanctuary in Singapore

Habitus Living

Other than their desire for an inviting Scandi-inspired home, the homeowners had specific lifestyle needs – one of which was to have sufficient storage, and to turn their living area into a workout-ready zone. Raymond says: “We put in shiplap-inspired grooves on the cabinetry, so it brings more visual depth and detail to the space.”.

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Beyond wild expectations: This book on gardens will both inspire and challenge

Habitus Living

As a concept, the garden lies in a strange liminal zone, somewhere between the natural and manmade. Wherever your inclinations lie, and however the book might challenge them, there is a garden here to inspire design almost anywhere. At other times, gardens are set up in a strict juxtaposition with nature.

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How Ice Cubes by Zone of Utopia + Mathieu Forest Architecte is Changing the Skyline of Northern China

Architizer

Architizer chatted with Mathieu Forest, Founder of Mathieu Forest Architecte, and Qiang Zou, Design Principal at Zone of Utopia, to learn more about this project. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? The city is conceived from landmarks and vanishing points. It is a steel and glass building.

Zoning 58
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Atelier Hajný references rural Czech cabins for triangular housing block

Deezen

Named Hut-Inspired House, the simple, 180-square-metre house in the town of Říčany is based on the gabled form of cabins near the site that are now being demolished due to the redevelopment of the area.

Housing 106
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A Family’s Quest for Color Culminates in This Brightly Tiled Madrid Apartment

Dwell

Sierra De La Higuera designs a vivid apartment to reflect a couple’s respective roots and worldly travels, drawing inspiration from Mexico, Singapore, Galicia, and elsewhere. White tile combines with blue, red, or yellow in different areas and is finished by edging to frame the different zones.

Zoning 125
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The Last Frontier: 7 Architectural Wonders Found in Alaska

Architizer

Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. The state’s architects draw inspiration from the surroundings, incorporating natural elements and sustainable practices into their designs. Architects: Want to have your project featured?