CONTEMPORIST | Page 35 of 1180 | Contemporist features great ideas from the world of design, architecture, interior design, furniture, lighting, and art

A Modern Addition That Reshapes a Classic Australian Home

April 3, 2026

At the rear, the new addition shifts the experience entirely. The architecture becomes more streamlined, opening into a bright, open-plan zone that connects directly to a private terrace.

Stone paving and built-in bench seating define the outdoor space, making it a natural extension of the interior. Large openings blur the boundary between inside and out, allowing the home to expand outward for entertaining or relaxed family time.

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Sculptural Forms Redefine the Classic Gable Roof in Valencia

April 2, 2026

A contemporary home in Valencia reimagines traditional gable roofs with shifting volumes, textured stucco, and a soft, earthy palette that blends into the hillside.

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This Glass-Walled Extension Brings New Life to a 19th-Century Cottage

April 1, 2026

A modern glass extension adds a fresh layer to this historic English cottage, blending old charm with contemporary design.

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A Forest Home Framing Views of the Pacific Northwest

March 31, 2026

A modern Pacific Northwest home is divided into two wings that frame a natural meadow, making the landscape the heart of the design.

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Step Inside Casa Corcovado at the Brazilian Architecture Biennial

March 31, 2026

Green and blue tones define this living room, inspired by Rio’s forest and sea, with natural materials adding texture and warmth.

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Inside an Off-Grid Cottage With Elevated Living Spaces

March 28, 2026

An off-grid cottage set on a forested peninsula, where a bridge leads to an elevated living level that sits lightly among the trees. Clad in greyed cedar and charcoal-stained timber, the exterior blends into the landscape while expansive glazing opens the home to water views on three sides.

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