Houses

September 23, 2018

Sculptural Desert Home in Joshua Tree Is a Masterful Display of Organic Forms

As much a sculpture as it is a residence, Kendrick Bangs Kellogg's High Desert House is an incredible achievement in organic architecture. Its concrete pillars rise from the sands of Joshua Tree, overlapping to form a canopy. Given complete carte-blanche by artist Bev Doolittle and her husband to create the structure, the home is a masterclass in organic forms and demonstrates why Kellogg is considered an architectural innovator.

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August 3, 2018

9 Gorgeous Modern Home Designs for Anyone Who Loves Architecture

Architecture and design play a larger role in all of our lives than we probably realize. From the stoic building façades we pass on our daily commutes to the inviting interiors we spend our downtime in, each space plays a role in what we see every day and how we experience the world around us. As a result, it should come as no surprise that home design is a passion for many.

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May 10, 2018

Architects Transform 18th-Century Farmhouse Into Self-Sufficient Modern Home

Converting farmhouses into modern dwellings is a trend that is especially prominent in the UK, where historical farms are upgraded via modern barn conversions and updated farm structures. Architects Nathanael Dorent and Lily Jencks worked together to create Ruins Studio, an incredible 18th-century farmhouse overlooking the Scottish countryside. The result is a crisp, modern piece of residential architecture that successfully integrates the structure's past.

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October 7, 2017

Architect Designs Modern Rustic Home That Merges with New Zealand Landscape

Auckland-based architect and director of LTD Architectural Design Studio David Maurice, focuses on combining affordable design with the stunning New Zealand rural landscape. Hidden away in the secluded area of New Zealand’s Puhoi settlement, Maurice’s Back Country House was designed as a home for his own family. The property is a reinterpretation of New Zealand’s “back country” huts: simple shelters found in the wilderness, provided for the general public to take refuge from bad weather.

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