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A Green-Roof Extension Transforms a Historic London House

April 4, 2026

A modern wood extension with a green roof opens a Georgian home to the backyard with large folding glass doors.

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A Modern Mountain Home with Scandinavian and Brazilian-Inspired Interiors

April 4, 2026

Scandinavian and Brazilian inspired interiors with warm wood tones, layered textures, and a clean modern palette.

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A Modern Addition That Reshapes a Classic Australian Home

April 3, 2026

At the rear, the new addition shifts the experience entirely. The architecture becomes more streamlined, opening into a bright, open-plan zone that connects directly to a private terrace.

Stone paving and built-in bench seating define the outdoor space, making it a natural extension of the interior. Large openings blur the boundary between inside and out, allowing the home to expand outward for entertaining or relaxed family time.

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A Modern Barn-Inspired Home With a Dramatic Black Exterior

April 3, 2026

This modern home features a cantilevered upper level and a protruding window seat that connects the interior to the backyard.

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Sculptural Forms Redefine the Classic Gable Roof in Valencia

April 2, 2026

A contemporary home in Valencia reimagines traditional gable roofs with shifting volumes, textured stucco, and a soft, earthy palette that blends into the hillside.

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This Backyard Garage Became a Bright Home Office for Five

April 2, 2026

A Queensland garage conversion by Anna O’Gorman transforms a simple backyard structure into a bright, flexible studio space.

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