Architecture | CONTEMPORIST

This Artist’s Treehouse Is Changing How We See Tiny Homes

July 6, 2025

Step inside the Black Crane Treehouse, a midcentury-inspired artist retreat above Mission Lake, Washington. Built for creativity and reflection, it blends modern design with nature and hand-crafted details.

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Vaulted Ceilings and Garden Views Make This Home a True Sanctuary

July 5, 2025

This tranquil alfresco area transforms a former garage wall into a cozy garden retreat. Layered planting, a timber pergola, and a built-in BBQ make it perfect for relaxing or entertaining outdoors.

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From Old Victorian Shopfront to Sustainable City Home with Solar Panels and Rooftop Garden

July 4, 2025

The house rises from the shell of a near-collapsing Victorian shopfront. What once stood as a disused two-storey structure has been transformed into a dynamic model for climate-conscious living. Its design is guided by principles of closed-loop sustainability, balancing high-performance systems with a respect for historical context.

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Blending Into Nature: A Half-Buried House With A Green Roof

July 3, 2025

This hillside home uses the natural slope to its advantage. Half-buried and minimal in form, it blends seamlessly with its environment.

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This Elevated Modular Tiny House Is The Woodland Escape You’ve Always Wanted

July 2, 2025

The Birdhouse Modular by Tree Tents is a customisable, sustainable outdoor structure designed to suit any landscape, ideal for eco-tourism, retreats, or off-grid living.

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How Terracotta Shingles Bring Earthy Warmth To This Modern Home

July 2, 2025

Discover how this Melbourne home uses terracotta shingles on both roof and walls, blending sustainable materials with a warm, natural palette rooted in the surrounding trees.

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