CONTEMPORIST | Page 27 of 1180 | Contemporist features great ideas from the world of design, architecture, interior design, furniture, lighting, and art

The Australian Home Designed Around Valley Views

June 2, 2026

Perched above the Murmungee Escarpment near Beechworth, Eyrie Residence captures sweeping views of the Victorian Alps through architecture designed around its spectacular hilltop setting.

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This Portland Bathhouse Was Built on the Footprint of a 100-Year-Old Carriage House

May 30, 2026

This cedar-clad bathhouse in Portland, Oregon transforms the footprint of a 100-year-old carriage house into a striking modern backyard spa. Designed by Ment Architecture with landscape design by Planterra Design, the project combines custom cedar siding, black steel details, lush layered planting, bluestone patios, and moody garden spaces inspired by Portland’s rainy winters.

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This Austin Home Hides a Light-Filled World Behind A Black Exterior

May 30, 2026

Tour the bold exterior of Tarrytown Residence, where black brick, ebony-stained cedar, custom steel detailing, and expansive glass walls create a contemporary architectural statement in Austin, Texas.

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This Recycled Shipping Container Was Turned Into a Calm Woodland Cabin

May 27, 2026

Offroadhouse in Wrzeszczyn, Poland transforms a recycled shipping container into a minimalist forest cabin with a raw industrial exterior, large deck, and peaceful natural setting beside water and dense vegetation.

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A Light-Filled Coastal Home Designed for Generations to Share

May 27, 2026

Coastal Villa Residence in Raoping, China by VALUE WORKS ARCHITECTS rethinks rural family living with split-level interiors, sea views and modern multi-generational design on a compact coastal site.

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This Contemporary Farm Stay Blends Rammed Earth, Art, and Valley Views

May 25, 2026

A contemporary off-grid cabin in Mudgee with an open-plan layout that combines the living area, bedroom, and kitchen into one light-filled space. Rammed earth walls, warm timber finishes, a minimalist bathroom, and an outdoor bathtub overlooking the landscape create a relaxing vineyard farm stay surrounded by Australian art and valley views.

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