Architecture | CONTEMPORIST

A Guest House That Channels the Elegance of a Yacht’s Cabin

October 2, 2025

A modern glass-and-wood guest house with a pool and hot tub.
The sloped roof and glass walls frame views of the harbor while inside, yacht-inspired interiors include a custom kitchen, living area, and bath within just 450 square feet.

Continue reading

This House Turned A Narrow Property Into A Light-Filled Home

October 1, 2025

This terrace house opens to the backyard with a timber deck, built-in seating and glass doors that bring the garden directly into daily life.

Continue reading

How A Light-Filled Addition Transformed This Historic Home

September 30, 2025

The new pavilion’s structural steel baffle regulates sunlight while casting dramatic shadows.

Continue reading

A Dark Brick Exterior Hides A Light-Filled Courtyard Inside This Home

September 30, 2025

At first glance, the elongated brown brick defines the home’s character. This material, chosen for its ties to the working-class history of the area, wraps the exterior and continues inside, creating rhythm and texture in unexpected places like the entryway.

Continue reading

This Terraced House Reuses Excavated Stone for the Landscape

September 29, 2025

Terraced outdoor spaces framed by natural stone walls blend this modern home seamlessly into its rocky setting.

Continue reading

A Modest Apartment Building That Embraces Car-Free Living

September 29, 2025

A modern apartment building in Melbourne with two welcoming entrances, one private, one shared, designed to balance individuality and community.

Continue reading

Page 1 of 631