CONTEMPORIST | Page 21 of 1185 | Contemporist features great ideas from the world of design, architecture, interior design, furniture, lighting, and art

This Tropical House In Costa Rica Seems To Rise From The Forest

August 13, 2026

Tierra y Mar House in Mal País, Costa Rica, by Álvarez Arquitectos features layered architectural platforms, a wave-inspired roof and an exterior bridge extending toward the forest canopy.

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This Former Ice-Storage Hut Now Hides A Sculptural Spa In Ontario

August 12, 2026

PARTISANS transformed a modest ice-storage hut on a Muskoka island into a compact thermal spa filled with carved Canadian Shield granite, custom-milled cedar, a sauna, cold plunge and steam room, as well as an outdoor patio with outdoor shower.

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Inside Babylonia, A Home Shaped By Gardens And Curved Architecture

August 11, 2026

Babylonia by FMD Architects brings curved rooflines, in-situ concrete walls, Tasmanian oak and lush terraces together in a Melbourne home inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

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Inside Sasso Nero, A Contemporary Coastal Home In Sydney

August 8, 2026

Explore the architecture of Sasso Nero by buck&simple, where intersecting planes, curved forms, charred cladding and carefully positioned openings shape a contemporary home surrounded by Sydney bushland.

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ÁTOMOS – The sculptural vineyard hideaway unlike anything else in Portugal

August 7, 2026

Discover ÁTOMOS by Rebelo de Andrade Studio in Setúbal, Portugal, where three sculptural spheres, recycled glass, and vineyard landscapes combine in an unforgettable architectural experience.

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A Mediterranean Interior Built Around Terracotta, Oak and Natural Textures

August 6, 2026

Custom oak furniture, rattan details and linen-filtered light give this Mediterranean living room a calm, timeless appeal.

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