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A 1913 Home Gets a Bold Twin Gable Extension

April 24, 2026

A heritage street frontage hides a bold rear transformation, where twin gable roofs define a modern extension with layered outdoor spaces.

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A Curved Roof Steals the Show in This Toronto Family Home

April 24, 2026

A sculptural roof designed with parametric software creates a flowing silhouette that transforms this Toronto home.

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A Timber Cabin That Transforms with Folding Shutters

April 23, 2026

A small cabin in Prosecnice, Czech Republic rebuilt on its original stone base, opening up to peaceful views over the Sázava River.

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A Home Addition Inspired by Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro

April 23, 2026

A modern home brings circular design, indoor outdoor living, and Totoro-inspired ideas together in a unique family-focused renovation.

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Inside ‘The Mushroom’, A Pine Forest Cabin with a Sculptural Roof

April 22, 2026

This cone-shaped roof clad in wood shingles gives the cabin a bold identity while still fitting naturally within the forest.

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A Modern Black House That Reinterprets Halifax’s Historic Streets

April 22, 2026

A modern black house in Halifax by Peter Braithwaite Studio reworks traditional forms with a bold exterior and clean architectural lines that stand out on a historic street.

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