Architecture | Page 33 of 639 | CONTEMPORIST

This Chinese Forest Hotel Was Designed to Disappear Into the Trees

June 20, 2025

Lightweight and modular, these cabins take cues from pinecones and tree forms. Elevated design preserves the forest floor, while angled rooflines echo the grove’s vertical rhythm.

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Above the Ground, Among the Leaves: A Modest Prefab Timber Home in the Trees

June 18, 2025

A timber-framed bushland retreat that feels both grounded and elevated, this modest home was assembled like a Meccano set to sit gently among the trees.

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A Serene Costa Rican Retreat That Touches the Treetops

June 17, 2025

A stone, wood, and glass clad jungle bungalow in Costa Rica blends effortlessly into its forest surroundings.

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A Clubhouse That Grows from the Landscape

June 15, 2025

This concrete shell of this modern club house does double duty: it acts as both the building’s structure and surface, minimizing visual clutter and material use. The result is a continuous architectural form that feels quiet yet confident, merging seamlessly with its environment while inviting people to explore, gather, and linger.

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This Home’s Courtyard Uses a Circular Cut-Out to Invite Light and Sky In

June 13, 2025

A defining feature of the rear of this remodeled home is a courtyard with a large circular cut-out overhead, a bold geometric move that invites sky views and dappled sunlight into the space below. Positioned above the outdoor dining area, the cut-out frames the moment, turning the patio into more than just a transitional space.

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A Sculptural Facade Hides One Of This City’s Most Tranquil Stays

June 13, 2025

Inside the reception, warm reclaimed timber and natural light create a welcoming space that reflects the hostel’s connection to local artisans and heritage.

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