Some of the most inspiring and timeless architectural creations come from a desire to work in harmony with nature and to take advantage of the topography, landscape and views in the best way possible. Such a marvelous creation was a weekend family retreat designed and built by architecture studio Carvalho Araújo. The building was erected...
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Casa Takuri With Trees Growing Through It
The Tacuri House, or Casa Tacuri, is built by Ecuadorian studio Gabriel Rivera Arquitectos in a town known for its exceptional views of the Cumbayá Valley and its abundance of flora, including the native Algarrobo trees that grow all around. All of the existing Algarrobo trees on the property were retained, resulting in a timeless...
Renovated Mid-Century Modern Home In Australia
This mid century in Queensland Australia is a recent renovation by longstanding Brisbane firm Robin Spencer Architects. Beautiful original stone walls, joinery, interior planters and that gobsmaking copper flued fireplace all gussied up and taking center stage, as they rightly should. Let’s take a look! The living room is done with a sitting zone by...
What Is An Industrial Style Home And 23 Examples
What’s industrial interior design, which is getting more and more popular now? It’s about ‘warehouse looks’ that combine a true industrial feel with a range of other styles. Such looks a widely used in loft apartments, modern homes and commercial spaces around the world, and if you wanna use them, too, or at least incorporate...
Contemporary Residence That Overlooks The Sea And Mountains
This residence designed by Greek studio R.C. Tech is located in the southern part of Kythera, Greece, opposite to the Venetian castle and next to a creek with dense Mediterranean vegetation. Scattered olive trees and tall, old cypresses encircle the white volumes of the house, and the panoramic view is impressive and spans between the...
What Is A Scandinavian Style Home And 25 Examples
Renowned for their simplicity, utility, and beauty, Scandinavian homes have a pure, pared backed style that is centered around warm functionality, clean lines, flawless craftsmanship and understated elegance. How to make your home Scandinavian? Let’s look closely at its characteristic features. Color Palettes Neutral colors are the foundation, since natural light can be rare in...
25 Ways To Use Mirrors As Decor Elements
We all know that mirrors can make a room appear larger but actually they can do much more than that. They can become design elements, bring balance or contrast or make up a focal point in your space. Everything depends on the scale and proportion you use. Here are some ideas to do that. Mirrored...
What Is A Cottage Style Home And 20 Examples
The word ‘cottage’, which was originally ‘cotter’, made a long way from meaning a peasant living in a small home with a barn to meaning just a small house. While the cottages of Europe serve as dwellings, the cottages of America usually refer to a vacation home. How does it look and how to pull...
Chalet-Style Residence That Withstands Harsh Weather
Mork Ulnes Architects completed the design of a contemporary 3,300-square-foot chalet-style residence located in Norden, California. The project, named Troll Hus, aims to capture nature views while maintaining a high level of privacy. The house really looks like a modern take on a traditional mountain chalet while being located in a southern region – you...
MINI LIVING Urban Cabin Inspired By Chinese Hutongs
Inspired by traditional hutongs but modernizing their principles to explore new and improved ideas of urban living, MINI LIVING presents a functional space for living. In a surface area of just 15m², the MINI LIVING urban cabin has everything that you may need. The cabin features a rounded form with sections sliced away and open...









