The Magpie House, designed by DGN Studio in London, UK, underwent a transformation in 2022. The home’s owners, mid-century furniture collectors, tasked the studio with renovating and extending the ground floor. The project expanded to include refurbishing the upper floor, integrating vintage pieces from the clients’ collection. With a focus on spatial planning and natural light, the redesign ensures a cohesive flow and connection to the garden, utilising repurposed materials throughout.
A Larger Than Life, a spa installation by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects, is located in Bromont, Canada. Completed in 2024, the project features an expansive infinity thermal bath and an inviting relaxation room.
Designed to blend with the natural environment, the spa offers panoramic views of Lake Gale, encouraging deep relaxation and contemplation.
Kelder Architects has renovated and extended Avonleigh Queenslander to centre around its double-height grand room. The project prioritises outdoor living, with sandstone and timber fretwork bringing material interest throughout the Queensland home.
Villa Bôrik in Žilina, Slovakia, is a three-story concrete house designed by PLURAL in 2021. The home respects its surroundings with a portion of its volume hidden underground. A distinct spiral staircase complements its cubic form, while the ground floor is open, utilizing natural light and versatile configurations.
Situated in Santa Cruz, California, the 21 House, crafted by Fuse Architects + Builders, represents a flawless merger of architecture and the natural world. This magnificent beachfront home, finalized in 2021, is strategically located adjacent to the iconic Santa Mo’s surf break. Here, existence unfolds against the vivid backdrop of sandy beaches, granting residents an unmatched coastal adventure.
Johnston Architects designed the Oak Tree Pavilion in Lacey, Washington, USA. Completed in 2019, this first facility for a 55+ housing community is inspired by nearby oak trees, offering residents a connection to nature with its warm, textural interiors and spacious, light-filled rooms.
The pavilion features a lounge area, fitness studio, and a gathering hall, all designed to promote social and physical wellness. Its design reflects traditional home concepts with contemporary, commercial-style interiors.
Situated in Austin, Texas, the Tarrytown Residence showcases a breathtaking renovation by Okkem Design in 2023. This exquisite single-family home redesign combines original elements with contemporary materials to create a chic living space with a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
Estudio PK has completed a house called Casa Órbita in Nordelta, Benavidez, Argentina. Designed in 2023, the design features a corner lot location with views of the lagoon and a focus on natural lighting. A central courtyard visually and functionally connects the two wings of the ground level, offering flexible and public spaces.
