A Saramaga: A Sunset Sanctuary in Cartaxo, Portugal by DC.AD.Stepping inside 'A Saramaga, an old house in the Portuguese town of Cartaxo recently revived by DC.AD, itâs evident sunlight never really seems to end. Not in the living room, nor in the kitchen. Nor even in the deepest bedroom corners....
Nostalgic Tones: Brunswick House by Placement.Through the thought-provoking brief, Placement beckons the smaller details to play a crucial roleâ delivering poetic impact that leaves a lasting impression. A design that welcomes new changes, Brunswick House is an excellent challenger...
Hope, Love & Care: Blackwattle House in Sydney by Allied Office.The best things in life are often unexpected, as Telly Theodore and Andrew Macdonald can vouch. The life and business partners behind Sydney architecture studio Allied Office were travelling through Sri Lanka and had set their hearts on...
Monolithic Microcosm: Sin Nombre House & Gallery by Associates Architecture.Everything is not what it seems in this monolithic two-storey house and gallery in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, designed by Associates Architecture. Inside, a succession of patios and comfortable interior spaces unfold. Undoubtedly...
A Modern Ruin: Chelmer River House by Furminger.Conceived on a metaphor of a ruin, Furmingerâs River House in Chelmer, Brisbane is an existing timber weatherboard home wrapped with heavy masonry walls to form a surprising layoutâa building with a presence all of its own. Tilt-up...
Dijkhuis in Amsterdam North by Studio Modijefsky.In a slight change of scenery by the design team renowned for their hospitality work, Studio Modijefsky has unveiled their latest residential project in Amsterdam Northâa traditional ââDijkhuisââ (translating to dyke house) which...
Vivarium House by Architecture Architecture.With an emphasis on reduced environmental impact and maintaining its characteristic street front, this revitalised Thornbury cottage by Architecture Architecture reconnects to its surroundingsâa home amongst flourishing greenery, forever...
Art, Nature & Architecture: Gutshof GĂźldenhof by Heim Balp Architekten & Artist Danh Vo.In Stechlin, Germany, Heim Balp Architekten and artist Danh Vo transformed a series of farm buildings into a thriving centre for art and an example of sustainable living and social interaction. The brief led to a unique jigsaw combination...
Terrace House 1 by Dreamer.Driven by the desire for connectedness to family, this two-story rear addition in the inner-Melbourne suburb of Ascot Vale is a magnet for family events with a green roof that provides native habitat for insects and...