The Binary House project began as a 1960’s yellow brick bungalow in Woolooware, Sydney, Australia, that was transformed by Christopher Polly Architect to include a dramatic, pavilion-like addition in the back. While the original house keeps its private front character, the back opens up and expands into the green yard to elevate the homeowners’ outdoor...
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Minimalist Residence With Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics
Located in the verdant Beitou Hot Spring area at the foot of Taipei’s Datun Mountains in Taiwan, “Din-a-ka” is a minimalist residence designed by Wei Yi International Design Associates. Its name is translated into English as a ‘covered walkway’, which used to be a space of social exchange found in rural areas. The architects incorporated the...
Contemporary Highly Efficient Sustainable Prefab Home
Brazilian firm Studio Arthur Casas has worked with SysHaus to create a highly flexible, prefabricated home. The 200-square-metre dwelling brings a new concept for contemporary living, where efficiency, practicality and sustainability are not only ideal, but also effective practices. It’s a single-storey home encompassing one bedroom, two bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, dining area and...
Bold Modernist Extension For A Victorian Home
St Vincents Place Residence by local practice B.E architecture is a home of daring contradictions. Fronted by a beautifully restored Victorian façade, the recently renovated residence features a modern extension whose minimalist design is seamlessly interwoven with the historic character of the existing building and designed a passion for high craftsmanship and art. The extension...
25 Cool Caddies For Different Rooms That Will Ease Your Life
A caddy in the kitchen, bathroom or living room is a piece that is to organize and make your living more comfortable and cozier. There are many ideas you may get to ease your life, and many of them can be easily DIYed, they don’t even require any instructions. Here are some ideas to steal...
Modern Modular Extension With A Curved Screen
The owners of a weatherboard house in Melbourne wanted a modern light-filled extension and Modscape studio created a new, two-story extension to transform the lives of the homeowners. The extension is a modular one, it was constructed within a factory and all the module installations took just one day! The extension is clad in sustainably-sourced...
Mid-Century Michigan Home By Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright was a famous architect known for his gorgeous mid-century homes, and today we are featuring one of them. The house took 40 years for this design to be fully realized. Frank Lloyd Wright originally designed the compact home for a retired schoolteacher. The location embodies his principles of organic architecture, intertwining the...
25 Floor To Ceiling Windows Ideas With Pros And Cons
Floor to ceiling windows have become a popular option because they fill the space with lights, let enjoy the views and make you feel like outdoors. They can be different – modern panoramic ones, vintage cathedral-style ones, those with geometric framing and many other – whatever fits your home decor style. But are they always...
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Home With Skylights
This original Eichler in Palo Alto Hills sits in an amazing setting amongst old growth. It’s kept in its original condition, let’s enjoy this beauty. The house is done in the combo of brown and cream completely, which is a warming up and classic color scheme. All the furniture is done in the same style...
Tiny Woodland Cabin With A Crystal Shape
This modern tiny cabin was built by Copenhagen- and New York-based architects BIG, and is nestled in the woods of Lanesville, New York. Named A45, the project is a housing prototype that allows for personalization inside and out according to the needs of the owners, and this is a perfect house for a weekend and...