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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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This Modern Home in Brazil Pairs Stone Walls With a Dramatic Cantilever

May 10, 2026

Casa Themis in Itu, Brazil transforms a sloping countryside site into a warm modern home with stone walls, wood cladding, and expansive outdoor living spaces designed for weekends with family and friends.

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Custom Oak, Venetian Plaster, and Vintage Furniture Shape This Elegant NYC Loft

May 9, 2026

A warm and art-filled New York loft renovation featuring custom White Oak interiors, layered textures, and sophisticated family-friendly design.

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La Calma House Uses Concrete Walls to Create Privacy on a Steep Slope

May 9, 2026

Off-white concrete, wood, and weathering steel help this modern Spanish home blend beautifully into the surrounding forest landscape.

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This Austin Home Uses Clerestory Windows To Block The Road And Capture Light

May 8, 2026

Board-formed concrete walls, grasses, and warm wood details shape the entrance to this modern Austin home.

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A Modern Garden Room Extension Inspired By Summers Spent Under A Tree

May 8, 2026

This London extension by Turner Architects uses wood-framed windows and a sculptural roofline to bring more light and garden views into the family home.

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