Off-the-Grid: Brutalist Penthouse Apartment in Surat, India by DOT.In this brutalist penthouse apartment transformed by DOT, careful modulation of light, seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, and thoughtful use of materials contribute to the creation of a living environment that is both...
Red Hill House and Studio by Zuzana & Nicholas.What sets this house apart is its clever use of space. Instead of going for the typical open-plan layout, the architect-owners preserved the intimate scale of the existing rooms, adding strategic openings for connection and supervision....
Light On Tap: Modus Brewery in Newcastle by Prevalent.It's not often that the word 'tranquil' comes to mind when describing a brewery, yet for this reimagined post-war shed in Newcastle, Prevalent managed to achieve an elusive sense of serenity. Centred around the need of the user and driven...
Blurred Edges: Aru House in Newcastle by Curious Practice.Named after the Awabakal word for insect, Aru House places value on reuse and repair. This relatively modest home punches well above its budget and scale while contributing to the surrounding neighbourhood. It speaks to the power of...
Call for Entries: NSW Housing Pattern Book International Design Competition.Global call for entries! The NSW Government's Housing Pattern Book Design Competition seeks solutions for terrace houses and mid-rise apartments that address Sydney's housing affordability crisis. Architects and students globally are...
Harmony of Nature and Design: Naïve Bookstore in Northern China by Atelier tao+c.Naïve Bookstore by Atelier tao+c is a luminous retreat in Northern China's Aranya Chongli that harmonises with its natural surroundings. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, translucent fibreglass bookshelves, and custom-designed...
Villain House in Barcelona by Architecture Office Claudia Raurell.On the northern slope of Barcelona’s Montjuic, the Villain House by Architecture Office Clàudia Raurell is a striking example of thoughtful design. By embracing both the old and the new, this project offers a compelling vision of...
A Heritage Home for Modern Living: Courtyard House by Atelier M.Designed by Sydney architect Miriam Green of Atelier M, Courtyard House is a transformation of a Heritage listed Federation Queen Anne style home. The project brief was clear: to enhance the connection between the house and its garden,...
From Winery to Retreat: Mas Estela Holiday Apartments by Rai Pinto Studio.In the heart of Catalonia’s Empordà region, Mas Estela exemplifies the fusion of historical preservation and modern design. Conceived by Rai Pinto Studio, these two holiday apartments are housed within an old winery in the Cap de Creus...
