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Project • By Engel ArchitectenPrivate Houses

A long-held dream

For many people, building their own home is a long-cherished dream; this was also true for our clients. During the years they spent in California, they came across the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, and this sparked their dream of one day building a house of their own in a similar style. Whilst out walking their dog, they came across our work by chance, after which they contacted us straight away. Together, we began the search for the right plot of land. After finding and purchasing the perfect plot, the idea for their dream home slowly began to take shape. Stijn Poelstra Stijn Poelstra Stijn Poelstra Stijn Poelstra A bespoke home A defining feature of the design is that it had to be both functional and personal, with the... More

Project • By Things StudioPrivate Houses

RONDO

This house is like a musical “rondo”: a theme that returns again and again, but each time slightly changed and refreshed. Just as a musical motif evolves with each repetition, the terraces and spaces of the house offer a new experience every time—reminding us of the past while staying rooted in the present. The walls and materials are part of the lived experience. THINGS STUDIO THINGS STUDIO Bricks hold memories of the past, while glass brings the present inside. What happens between them is architecture: a space for living, thinking, and experiencing. This house blends repetition and difference, pause and flow; it moves between past and present, creating a space where life gains meaning⁩. THINGS STUDIO... More

Project • By Joris Verhoeven ArchitectuurPrivate Houses

Villa KB

hospitality. The architect has employed a forward-thinking approach and integrated innovative technologies to create a space that is both functional and inspiring. John van Groenedaal John van Groenedaal John van Groenedaal John van Groenedaal One of the remarkable features of this house is the seamless integration of sustainable energy sources. Cleverly placed solar panels on the roof generate abundant electricity without detracting from the architectural design. Additionally, advanced insulation techniques and efficient heat pump systems enable the house to generate its own energy, resulting in a carbon-neutral living environment. John van Groenedaal John van Groenedaal John van Groenedaal Inside the h... More

Project • By Turkel DesignHousing

Wine Country Retreat

With a nod to the warm modern architecture of the Sonoma Valley, the home has clean lines, exposed structure, and natural materials. Caption The great room offers a central place of gathering that can be completely open to the outdoors. Indoor space ensures privacy by separating the primary and secondary bedroom suites while providing panoramic views of the site. Caption Operable wooden screens glide along the façade of the home for protection from the sun or additional privacy. Caption More

Project • By xzoomprojectPrivate Houses

Single story modern house

This one-story house with a flat roof is situated in Thailand. The interior of the house features an open-plan living room that integrates the kitchen and dining area. Moreover, it contains a master bedroom, a guest bedroom, and a study room. Outside, the house is remarkable for its wide terraces around a spacious outdoor pool with comfortable soft seating lounge area and an artistic garden of stones. xzoomproject xzoomproject   Due to the extreme heat of the region and the client's desire for large windows, we decided to use long roof overhangs to provide natural shade for the interior of the house. Additionally, due to seasonal rain floods, we chose to raise the house above ground level. This also enabled us to cr... More

Project • By toi toi toi creative studioOffices

Contentful Berlin

Growing while preserving the startup energy – toi toi toi creative studio (T3) managed this feat with poise for software company Contentful’s new workplace in Berlin. As one of the most valued German software companies, Contentful has achieved accelerated growth propelling the need for T3 to translate its brand into a large-scale work environment. Studio founders Melissa Amarelo and Stephanie Lund applied their inclusive design approach to the 8,215 sqm of the newly erected building spread across five floors, creating a masterpiece of functional design.  Koy + Winkel Photography Koy + Winkel Photography the how-to  T3’s vision was to complement this nouveau construction with sustainably rated material... More

Project • By Alexander Gorlin ArchitectsPrivate Houses

East Hampton Cottage

This guest house and artist's studio in a secluded site in the Hamptons was designed in a primitive Italianate style inspired by the paintings of Giotto.  Situated around a central courtyard, the L-shaped building culminates in a tower that offers a viewing promontory from its hilltop location.  The earth-toned stucco façade provides a vibrant backdrop for the verdant setting, which extends to the house with potted plants and flower-beds. Michael Moran Michael Moran In contrast to the exterior’s exuberant palette, the interior exudes a cool modern calm perfect for showcasing the owner’s artwork and furnishings. One wing is devoted to the owner's art studio - a large open space illuminated by diffused... More

Project • By xzoomprojectPrivate Houses

Modern twin villa design Saudi Arabia

Modern twin villa (duplex) located in Saudi Arabia. Minimalistic and stunning architecture design. Caption Large pool at the backyard with decorative waterfall fountain. Caption Luxury and rich look with marble and travertine stone finishes. Caption Decorative pool at the fancy entrance group. Caption Please feel free to contact us for your custom luxury house project!   More

Product • By DreizehngradCOLLECTION DUB

COLLECTION DUB

The Dub Collection presents itself minimalistic and elegant. The proportions are precisely tuned. The principle is simple: The handmade shade of pressed aluminium is beeing supported by a wooden base. A modern LED light source creates a precise cone of light - a comfortable direct lighting without glare. The Dub lights are versatilely applicable - in private environments or in public spaces. Designed by kaschkasch. The shades of the Dub Collection are beeing pressed traditionally by hand from 3mm aluminium. Visible processing traces show the personal signature of the craftsman. The wooden base made from solid oak wood is precisely milled and accommodates the LED light source. The illuminant can easily be exchanged. The shade is available i... More

Project • By BNLA architectenPrivate Houses

Modern villa with thatched roof

On a beautiful plot in a wooded dune area near Vlissingen stands this luxury villa, designed by BNLA architects. The villa is characterised by a white plastered main volume with a sleek thatched roof. The combination with the grey natural stone and the anthracite window frames give the house a modern look. The challenge in this design assignment lay in the programme. The aim was to create five bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. BNLA Architecten designed a house with an extension on the side and back, without making it feel like an extension. This was achieved by placing a glass facade of 8 meters wide at the front of the house, which connects the house and the extension both functionally and visually. Because the glass facade can be open... More

Project • By Whipple Russell ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Serenity

The desert is open space and long views, but also the close-up, detailed perfection of the cactus flower. It is nature’s serene minimalism. This is the setting for our project inside the gated community of The Vintage in Indian Wells, California. William MacCollum This project involved deep creative collaboration with the clients, who partnered with architect Marc Whipple and the W^R team on every aspect of the interior design, and personally curated or co-designed each of the many art pieces throughout the house. With a passion for racing and cars, and also for collecting fine wines, the program was going to include dazzling and innovative displays that would be both highly visible and striking artistic statements. This house... More

Project • By Whipple Russell ArchitectsHousing

Bighorn

William MacCollum   This project was built adjacent to the Mountain Course in the Bighorn Golf Club, Palm Desert, California, in the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The design of the central living space has formed a theatrical proscenium, framing the desertscape scene of mountains, trees, and sky. William MacCollum   Our client visited the desert frequently growing up, and always wanted a house there. In addition to an indoor/outdoor open feeling, he wanted to see water from every vantage point in the house.   “This is why we not only have the backyard patio that pockets neatly into the fireplace and kitchen, but have created the entryway courtyard, which is really a very large pond. From anywhe... More

Product • By Nuvist Architecture and DesignSegda Seat & Coffee Table by Nüvist

Segda Seat & Coffee Table by Nüvist

There are lines everywhere. Jupiter's ring and comet tails are visible in space. With trees and flowers in the background. In the water, with the waves, and even with the calligraphies created by humans.  We were motivated by calligraphic lines and tried to turn them into a three-dimensional functional shape. As a result, we've designed a calligraphic loop line we've named loop signature. Then we used some design manipulations to add functionality to key areas like the sitting section and the leg rest. We also wanted to provide both context and usefulness. There is no front or back to this design since there is no starting or finishing point for a loop. This simply means that you can sit on both the front and rear sides. It's d... More

Project • By Things StudioPrivate Houses

Villa Pela

Villa, Location: Rineh, Polour, Mazandaran, Iran things studio things studio things studio   More

Project • By MBH ArchitectsHousing

Trestle Apartments

Claiming its name from the type of supporting framework used in railroad construction, Trestle Apartments is a new 28,601 square-foot residential development consisting of 202 units—six, three-floor residential buildings and two, two-floor retail buildings. Trestle sits on the larger campus of the San Carlos Transit Village, a mixed-use development designed around the San Carlos Caltrain station. The site was originally designed and contracted under Christiani Johnson Architects (CJA), which continued when CJA joined Alameda-based MBH Architects. For the housing and retail component of the mixed-use development, MBH created a TOD (transit-oriented development) at the station while preserving the historic train depot.  Caption... More