CONTEMPORIST | Page 7 of 1122 | Contemporist features great ideas from the world of design, architecture, interior design, furniture, lighting, and art

Stacked Wood Beams Turn This Barn Into a Functional Office

August 7, 2025

A small Belgian barn has been transformed into a sculptural, light-filled office with stacked wooden beams.

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A Teen Bedroom Addition Transforms This 1960s Home for a Family of Five

August 7, 2025

Sensitive modernist renovation of a 1960s house makes room for a family of five without losing the home’s original charm.

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A Colorful Escape in the Heart of Bangkok: Inside the Vela be Siam Hotel

August 6, 2025

Step into a bold and playful lobby where a sculptural orange reception desk pops against lush colorful walls, all beneath soaring ceilings and layered views of the common areas above.

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A Coastal Dream Home That Appears to Hover Above the Landscape

August 5, 2025

Designed to maximise every bit of sunlight, ocean breeze, and coastal outlook, this modern home balances open, sociable spaces with a grounded, private retreat above.

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A Sunken Kitchen and Lofted Play Area Reinvented This Apartment

August 4, 2025

A sunken kitchen tucked into the central tower adds depth and separation without walls, maximizing both space and light in this compact family home.

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Terraces and Japanese Maples Shape This Zen Backyard

August 4, 2025

A narrow, sloped backyard is transformed into a Zen-like garden retreat with a winding ramp, concrete terraces, and layered plantings. It also features a reflecting pool, Japanese maples, and panoramic views.

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