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Inside a Modern Mountain Home Designed for Life Beside a Creek

May 12, 2026

A modern mountain home in Boulder, Colorado combines timber, stone, and walls of glass to frame Flatirons views beside South Boulder Creek.

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This Black Zinc Extension Transformed a Victorian House in Wiltshire

May 12, 2026

Black zinc cladding and dramatic pitched roofs give this Wiltshire extension a bold architectural look while still connecting beautifully to the original Victorian home.

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Curved Green Tile Walls Shape This Minimal Hair Salon

May 11, 2026

A hair salon in Ho Chi Minh City designed by Inrestudio, shaped by a continuous sculptural wall that guides movement through waiting areas, styling stations, and shampoo spaces. The interior shifts between green tile and raw grey surfaces, with light and form changing as you move through each level of the maisonette.

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This Flood-Ready Home in Germany Inspired by Old Fishing Houses

May 11, 2026

A flood-ready timber home in Bad Wiessee, Germany, designed by Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architekten with inspiration from traditional fishing and boat houses beside Lake Tegernsee.

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A’ Design Awards And Competition – The Winners

May 11, 2026

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Inside a Mid-Century Inspired Granny Flat

May 10, 2026

A timber-clad backyard studio in Byron Bay opens completely to the garden with sliding glass walls, mid-century modern influences, and seamless indoor-outdoor living inspiration.

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