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Inspired by Boat Sheds and Covered in Wood Shingles, This House Feels Surprisingly Modern

September 15, 2025

A modern family home with pitched roofs and black-stained shingles designed to echo traditional boat sheds along the Norfolk Broads.

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Small House, Big Impact: Inside A Bold Black House In The Countryside

September 15, 2025

A striking little black house designed by Tomislav Soldo in the hills of Ogulin, Croatia. The blackened wood facade blends into the landscape while opening up to panoramic views of the valley and mountains.

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A’ Design Awards & Competition – Call for Submissions

September 15, 2025

A’ Design Award & Competition is the Worlds’ leading design accolade reaching design enthusiasts around the world, and showcasing thousands of award winners from 158 different design disciplines.

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This mid-century modern inspired pool house design turns entertaining into an art form

September 14, 2025

Modern pool house in Santiago, Chile, designed by PAR Arquitectos with Oregon Pine beams, white steel pillars, and a stone base, blending natural textures with clean lines.

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The infinity-edge pool that makes the ocean part of the house

September 14, 2025

A sleek swimming pool and garden terrace sit below a concrete platform in this split-level oceanfront house.

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Dragon-Inspired Wood Shingles Cover This Laneway Garage

September 13, 2025

A Toronto laneway garage transformed into The Dragon, bold, playful, and full of architectural charm. It has a pergola and is covered in cedar shingles with a green pine tar finish.

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