Architecture | Page 17 of 689 | CONTEMPORIST

The Small Concrete House That Opens to the Garden

March 4, 2026

Low and horizontal, this small one bedroom concrete house uses three structural cores and a sliding glass wall to open the entire living space directly to the garden.

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This Wooden Grid Roof Floats Above Stone and Terracotta

March 3, 2026

A sweeping wooden grid roof curves across the social spaces, supported by only eight slim metal pillars. It feels light and airy, framing views and glowing warmly at night.

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Where Geometry Meets Green Shingles in a London Backyard Studio

March 3, 2026

A small green-shingled studio sits tucked in a South West London backyard, its octagonal walls and hexagonal roof blending geometry with garden surroundings while hinting at the playful space within.

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Behind This Plain Facade Lies a Light Filled Interior

March 2, 2026

A minimalist white façade in Glen Iris becomes a canvas for shifting oak tree shadows, proving that simplicity can create the strongest architectural statement.

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Where a Rock Ledge Becomes the Foundation for Modern Living

March 1, 2026

A modern home in Cornwall, Connecticut, built directly on a dramatic rock ledge. Inspired by local barns and the historic West Cornwall Covered Bridge, this forest retreat blends charred wood siding with contemporary design.

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A Low-Slung Los Angeles Home That Lives Between Indoors and Out

March 1, 2026

A 40-foot swimming pool and outdoor lounge with fire pit extend a cedar-clad Los Angeles home into its landscaped backyard.

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