With a futuristic artistic style that’s typically not seen in architecture, artist Roger Dean set out to create an organic shaped home that was both aesthetically pleasing as well as functional, and problem solving. With an approach to design that is based around clusters of spaces that are made to feel almost hidden and womb like…
Long Island is home to a number of interesting homes, and the Orient IV Residence by Ryall Porter Sheridan Architects is one of the gorgeous pieces of contemporary architecture that really stands out within the green landscape. Originally a 1970s home, this space was renovated to reflect that of the inhabitants and their personality. Plenty of…
Located in the Noosa National Park of Queensland, AU, is where Bark Studio Architects calls their workspace home. The small collective of architects work day in and day out in a gorgeous contemporary structure that sits within all of the amazing trees along the sloped groundwork. The studio accommodates an interesting type of live/work situation, and…
When a guest house, vacation or getaway home isn’t really in the budget, there’s always a creative way to craft that perfect space. The Read-Nest prefabricated structure provides a great in between for those who want a separate room away from the house to read, relax, meditate or just unwind. Created and crafted by Dorte Mandrup…
Nixon Tulloch Fortey Architects have been the masterminds behind so many wonderful Melbourne spaces that it’s hard not to recognize them all. Though they play a lot on the mix between traditional and contemporary, and aren’t afraid of adding unexpected color– one of our favorites is a space that was built for kids! This little Under…
Pavilions are a great way to have groups of people gather and congregate; and if you’ve got a great space that is a median between events or serves a purpose such as this artistic structure they are fantastic. Architects 9 Optiune created this concrete space to serve as a gift shop of sorts in Romania. The…
There’s always a need for inspiration and a plan of something that will provide shelter in case of an emergency or dire need. The Ekinoid project aims to have a structure that can be built to sustain a family of about 4 in one week. Ideally, these orb shaped residences would multiply into the thousands, creating…
Uniquely designed pools are always captivating. When it’s something aside from the standard in-ground, cement pool; there’s an interesting quality and attention grabbing designs are always first to get noticed. Canny Architects planned this moat sized pool around an elevated deck for the ultimate in relaxation. The Australian home features more of a courtyard vibe than…
Home additions are a great way to sustain current homes and re-adapt them into something that is again built to suit a family’s needs beyond what was previously possible. Andrew Maynard added onto two Australian row homes that needed some TLC, and some additional space. The most notable part? A reclaimed timber extension that comes up…
Coffee stops don’t have to mean stopping by your run of the mill Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts or 7-11, but local spots can be a regular stop– like the “Third Wave” coffee and food stop in Melbourne. Tony Hobba Architects created a beautiful beach structure down on Melbourne’s Australian coast. Upcycled sheet piles were put up to…