CONTEMPORIST | Page 9 of 1175 | Contemporist features great ideas from the world of design, architecture, interior design, furniture, lighting, and art

Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, Recycled Brick and a Pool That Ties It All Together

January 17, 2026

A recycled brick feature wall adds texture and warmth to the open plan living, dining and kitchen area.

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The Compact Circular Beach House Designed for Slow Living by the Sea

January 16, 2026

A compact circular beach house on the Mornington Peninsula designed for slow living and simplicity by the sea.

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An 18th Century Blacksmith’s Workshop Transformed Into A Studio For Two

January 16, 2026

An 18th century blacksmith’s workshop in Edinburgh’s Old Town reimagined as a contemporary studio using natural materials and local craftsmanship.

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What Was Once the Back of the House Is Now Where Everyone Wants to Be

January 15, 2026

This clever extension tucks under the existing eaves, wrapping around the original home and uniting old and new with a continuous roofline.

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Inside a Coastal House Built to Weather, Age, and Still Feel Refined

January 15, 2026

Recycled timber, concrete, limestone, and copper define a coastal home built to weather and remain refined over time.

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Inside an Architect’s Tokyo Home Designed to Be Lived in and Looked At

January 14, 2026

A curved second floor garden extends toward the street, catching light and creating a soft boundary between home and city in a dense Tokyo neighborhood.

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