Spatial Abstraction: D House in Vietnam by KIENTRUC O.At first glance, it’s difficult to work out what’s actually happening with this residential project in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Although its immediately clear that the large, visually arresting elliptical void commands all the...
Architect’s Cabin at Longbranch, USA by Olson Kundig.Built as a bunkhouse in the 1950’s, this timber cabin in Washington State has evolved into a snug little weekender with the help of Olson Kundig Architects. Located in an ancient forest of tall fir-trees, just over an hour away from...
Minimalist Live-Work Space in Greater London, UK by Jonathan Tuckey Design.Designed by Jonathan Tuckey, one of UK’s leading advocates for remodelling and radically transforming old buildings for modern use, comes a live-work space for Egg fashion boutique. The white glazed bathroom with a bespoke wooden...
Richard Rogers’ 1960 Wimbledon House Renovation by Philip Gumuchdjian.Reviving Richard Rogers' Wimbledon House to its former 1960’s glory, Philip Gumuchdjian has restored this modernist jewel into new residences and seminar spaces for fellowship recipients from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design....
Radical Refurbishment of a Former Squat House in East London by Tsuruta Architects.While recently claiming the RIBA London regional award, this former squat house in East London portrays a radical transformation, which certainly did not come without its own challenges. Tsuruta Architects weaved their influences into...
The Cave House in Mexico by Abraham Cota Paredes Arquitectos.This minimalist dream is the brainchild of Abraham Cota Paredes Arquitectos and is located in metropolitan Guadalajara, Mexico. This house is a bold statement by the designer on creating introspective living which shouts loudly that it...
Balnarring Retreat by Branch Studio Architects.It’s the ultimate man cave. Or yoga cave. Or study nook. Frankly it’s the ultimate anything you want it to be… and that’s because it was specifically designed to be just that - a building that effortlessly transformed and...
The New Twin Peaks House in Sydney’s Rose Bay by Luigi Rosselli Architects.Modern design language of sharp edges, abstract forms, robust cantilevered canopies and oversized windows feature in this home by Luigi Rosselli...
Elgin St Residence in Melbourne by Sonelo Design Studio.As far as boxes go, it’s pretty bloody sexy. Black. Bold. And totally nothing like the antiquated Victorian original part of the house, located in a heritage precinct in Melbourne. Sonelo Design Studio have taken what was essentially...
