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Situated between the dunes of northern New Zealand, Cheshire Architect’s Fielding House gives the classic pavilion design a modern update. The glazed dwelling references traditional mid-century architecture with a clean, rectangular form and expansive walls of glazing. To set the project apart, the design studio added three timber-clad cylinders containing […]
In a forest on the coast of Chile, ZeroBuilders have completed a 100% autonomous dwelling. The ZeroCabin wraps a timber frame in structural insulated panels made from pulverized cardboard. Its unique form is inspired by the landscape, positioning thermal windows toward the east to take advantage of the views, as […]
“Royal Tenenbaum bought the house on Archer Avenue in the winter of his 35th year.” Although Archer Avenue doesn’t really exist, the home featured in Wes Anderson’s 2001 film The Royal Tenenbaums House does, and it’s for rent. The Flemish Revival mansion actually sits on the corner of Convent Avenue in Hamilton […]
Accepting both cash and crypto, the One Hyde Park Penthouse sets a new stand for luxury in one of London’s most luxurious neighborhoods. The 18,000 square foot duplex is the crowning jewel of the Residences at the Mandarin Oriental and the brainchild of the CPC Group and Waterknights. Upon arrival, […]
Designed by John Funk in the 1950s, the Kent Woodlands House has been updated for modern midcentury enthusiasts. The single-level, four-bedroom dwelling has been meticulously restored to maintain the architectural integrity of the original design — going as far as to dig up the original architectural and landscaping plans in […]
At the base of the Rocky Mountains outside of Aspen, CCY Architects placed the Meadow House. The timber-clad dwelling was built with the utmost respect to the natural environment, minimizing disruption by tucking the main volume into the sloping terrain and leaving just a motor court and office exposed on […]
Bringing together modern architecture, ancient Polynesian culture, and laid-back Hawaiian style, de Reus Architects have created Kauhale Kai. The tropical family retreat is located on the Big Island’s Mauna Kea Resort on the edge of Kaunaoa Bay. Reminiscent of a small village, the residence is made up of a series […]
A night in the Suspended House is not for our faint-hearted friends. Just as the name implies, the minimal A-frame cabin mysteriously floats off a rocky cliffside. Iranian architect Milad Eshtiyaghi imagines the home in Mendocino, California, and anchors it to a large mast by bracing cables. Triangular windows on […]
Surrounded by horse farms and meadows of wildflowers, Surround Architecture complements the rural vernacular of this Denver site with the Cherry Hills House. The modern family residence reimagines the classic Dutch farmhouse with a combination of clean, gabled formes and low-lying rectilinear volumes. To merge the home’s sleek geometries with […]
The A-frame rose to fame in the mid-century thanks to its simple, geometric form. Designer and 3D artist Amin Moazzen amps up the basic silhouette with the Cabin of Hope. The waterfront retreat imagines three A-frames connected by three tiers of wooden planes. Their triangular form is accentuated with LED […]