Surman Weston has built a house in Surbiton, south-west London, with a facade that riffs off the mock-Tudor facades of the surrounding suburban homes. Named Ditton Hill House, the home was designed to combine the client’s desire for a contemporary house that had an industrial aesthetic with an acknowledgement of its location in a London...
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Hinterhouse: A Contemporary Cedar-Clad Forest Cabin
Architecture studio Ménard Dworkind has designed a slender cedar-clad holiday home with a matching sauna on a forested hillside in Quebec. Located in a village called La Conception, the Hinterhouse cabin and sauna are clad in white cedar board, which Ménard Dworkind chose so it will weather over time and blend in with its natural...
Waterfront Family Retreat With Coastal Interiors
Useless Bay in Washington is a beautiful location for waterfront cabins and seasonal retreats but it’s also an area that presents certain particular challenges. It’s here that the architects at Hoedemaker Pfeiffer were commissioned to build a family home to take the place of an old cabin that had been passed from generation to generation....
Bold Modernist Residence With Hudson River Views
Designed in 1953 by modernist architect Marcel Breuer, the Neumann Residence in upstate New York is a unique and rare historical treasure, which has been meticulously restored to chic modernist glamour. The residence is set on a commanding 3.4-acre hilltop, boasting panoramic views over the Hudson river. Built for artist Vera Neumann and revived by...
Torquay House: Contemporary Surfers’ Dwelling
Torquay House designed by buck&simple is the ultimate abode for a surf-centric vacation in Torquay, Australia. The holiday home is centered around surfing and outdoor activities and is designed to accommodate up to 20 people. The structure plays off of the geometric nature of placing three different-sized structures together. A large house, a small house,...
71 Cozy Wooden Kitchen Countertop Designs
Wood brings warmth and coziness everywhere, especially to the kitchen, though many of you can say that such surfaces are not practical for kitchens or bathrooms because they can dry up. There are lots of finishes that make wooden surfaces durable now, so don’t hesitate to use them everywhere you like. Today we’ll show you...
70 Stylish Minimalist Bathroom Décor Ideas
Minimalism is a super cool modern décor trend, and it’s extremely popular because it helps to see beauty in simplicity and clean lines. I think it’s a perfect style for decorating a bathroom, especially if it’s not very big because such décor is usually very functional and looks great, besides minimalism is all about decluttering the...
52 Modern Planters To Make Your Outdoors Stylish
The trend for home decor is to be as close to nature as possible and to feature a strong connection with the outdoors. This concept can be also applied to other types of buildings as well. So accessories such as modern outdoor planters are starting to gain popularity, their designs being more interesting and innovative...
A Modern-Day Medieval Castle With Views
Nestled high above Los Angeles in the Hollywood hills, this residence was conceived as a modern-day medieval castle whose breathtaking views and compact footprint are matched by an oddball grandeur that fuses industrial chic and old-world interiors. The house was designed by Kristen Becker of Mutuus Studio and she took cues from the owners’ travels...
Rio House: A Remote Rainforest Retreat
Olson Kundig has designed a compact residence in Brazil that serves as a remote retreat away from city life. Completed for a couple who had lived in the urban core of Rio de Janeiro for many years, Rio House is located adjacent to the Tijuca national park overlooking the city, the sea, and the famous...









