Earthenware House by Naqi & Partners: A Living Ceramic Story in VietnamIntroduction: A New Vernacular in Southern VietnamIn a region known for its rich ceramic traditions, Earthenware House by Naqi & Partners rises as both a tribute and a transformation….
Core Philosophy: Doing More With LessAt the heart of this project was a commitment to sustainable, cost-effective design—breathing new life into a 1960s workers’ cottage rather than demolishing and rebuilding. By embracing adaptive reuse, the renovation preserved the home’s original…
Nestled at the foot of Mount Saint-Bruno, just outside Montreal, the Montpellier Residence is a masterclass in understated elegance. Designed by Vives St-Laurent and ATA Architecture, this three-level home blends seamlessly into its lush forest surroundings, offering a tranquil escape…
After a year on the market and multiple price adjustments, Nicole Richie, the designer behind “House of Harlow” jewelry, and her husband, Good Charlotte guitarist Joel Madden, have successfully sold their Parisian-style luxury home in Beverly Hills for $10.18 million,…
“The times they are a-changin’,” sang a young Bob Dylan in 1964, capturing a nation at a crossroads—gripped by the civil rights movement and overshadowed by Cold War tensions. Nearly a decade later, David Bowie turned that gaze inward with…
Nestled within a lush five-acre wooded site near Seattle, Washington, the Interurban Residence stands as a testament to thoughtful, nature-integrated design. Created by Heliotrope Architects for a family of four, this home rejects urban chaos in favor of a deep…
Frank Family Vineyards has unveiled Miller House, an elegant new hospitality venue in Calistoga, California, designed to offer guests an intimate, refined experience deeply rooted in family heritage. Created through a collaboration between Hawkins Interiors, Backen & Backen (architecture), and…
Nestled in Bengaluru’s serene Sunny Brooks community, the Split-House by Collage Architecture Studio is a masterful fusion of modern design, privacy, and natural harmony. Designed for a family of four, this residence redefines contemporary living by integrating light, greenery, and…
Tucked behind a charming 1920s Californian Bungalow on Sydney’s lower north shore, Japan House redefines suburban living through light, landscape, and craftsmanship. Designed by Sandbox Studio, this refined, low-lying pavilion expands a family home with sensitivity and purpose, drawing inspiration…
When stepping into the Oxford Avenue residence by Workshop No.5, one feature immediately captivates: a breathtaking blue-tiled shower that feels more like a luxurious spa retreat than an ordinary bathroom. This home masterfully blends modern architecture, warm natural textures, and…
Perched on a sloping coastal site in Australia, this striking single-storey residence by FIGR Architecture & Design redefines beachside living with a contemporary twist. Inspired by the organic flow of a seaside boardwalk, the home seamlessly blends bold geometry, warm…
Project OverviewDesigned by MIDE architetti, this stunning single-story residence in Vigodarzere, near Padua, Italy, redefines minimalist living through clean lines, functional spaces, and seamless indoor-outdoor integration. The house’s elongated form responds ingeniously to the 30-meter-long north-south lot, maximizing space efficiency…
Historical Context: The Birth of Project E-1027In 1929, the completion of Villa E-1027 on France’s Cap Martin coast marked a turning point in architectural history. This collaborative project between designer Eileen Gray and architect Jean Badovici redefined the relationship between…
When a young couple wanted to give their Victorian home a more modern look, they turned to London-based Studio Pensaer to design a 430-square-foot extension that would blend seamlessly with the original structure. The studio carefully considered the clients’ requests…
Nestled on the edge of a mountain in Peermade, Idukki, Kerala, The Ledge is a stunning residential project by Wallmakers, completed in 2021. This architectural masterpiece blends sustainability, innovation, and poetic design, responding to its dramatic terrain with a material…
Located in De Beauvoir Square in northeast London, OntheSq is a Grade II-listed 1840s neo-Jacobean townhouse revived by Irenie Studio in collaboration with Studio Dera. Over 18 months, the abandoned structure was filled with curated objects, bespoke furniture, textile compositions,…
Project OverviewOriginally designed in 1973 by modernist architect and SCI-Arc co-founder Ray Kappe, the Glass Ridge House sits in a quiet cul-de-sac in La Cañada Flintridge. Rediscovered and renovated by OWIU Design—founded by SCI-Arc alumni Amanda Gunawan and Joel Wong—the…
OverviewNestled in the rural expanse of New Zealand’s Crown Range, Openfield House is a striking, low-lying family residence designed by Keshaw McArthur in collaboration with UK studio Matheson Whiteley. Topped with a corrugated metal roof and defined by a large…
VY Architecture Studio’s Vaazh House in India is an ambitious experiment in form, but it raises serious questions about the balance between artistic expression and functional living. The home’s most dominant feature—a wave-like concrete roof made from earth-toned ribbons—attempts to…
A Storm’s Delicate AftermathKho Rèn House is a residential project designed by M+TRO Studio for a family of five. The house is located on a compact 100-square-meter plot in a dense residential area near the An Cuu River in Hue,…
CAN, an architectural studio, has extended and redesigned a Stoke Newington home in London, incorporating wood and hemp with a distinctive curved window that reconnects the house to its lush garden. Named Verdant House, the project expands the terraced home…
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