Contemporist is an online community that celebrates contemporary culture, focused on architecture, interiors, design, art and travel. https://contemporist.com/custom-rss-768-width-images/ en-us https://www.contemporist.com/this-small-woodland-lodge-was-designed-to-protect-nature-while-framing-tree-views/ Tucked away in East Sussex, England, Michael Kendrick Architects created Looking Glass Lodge, a holiday home that almost disappears into the surrounding protected woodland. Hidden from view and wrapped in western red cedar, the small lodge makes full use of its natural setting while offering guests uninterrupted views through large picture windows. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:39:55 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=254924 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/this-modern-interior-blends-japandi-style-with-australian-influence/ Located in Edmonton, Canada, this striking home by NAKO Design blends the clean simplicity of Japandi interiors with the relaxed warmth often associated with Australian homes. Black and white create the foundation of the palette, while soft silver elm wood introduces warmth and texture, giving every room a welcoming feel without losing its contemporary edge. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:39:38 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=254948 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/this-blue-tiled-home-changes-color-as-the-light-moves-across-it/ In the village of Schoorl in the Netherlands, architecture firm Mecanoo created a home that immediately catches your attention. Known as Villa BW, the house stands out for its striking blue ceramic exterior and an unusual roof that appears to twist as it moves across the building. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:51:39 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=254880 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/this-monochrome-home-blends-traditional-farm-forms-with-modern-design/ In Quebec, Canada, multidisciplinary firm DKA has designed a contemporary family home that takes inspiration from the region's agricultural buildings while creating a bright, welcoming place for a young couple and their two children. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:51:33 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=254901 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/this-norwegian-military-bunker-became-an-event-space-with-360-degree-views/ Military bunkers are usually built to disappear into the landscape, hidden behind thick concrete walls with one purpose in mind. Pavilion Brekstad takes that history and turns it into something completely different. Designed by ASAS arkitektur in Fosen, Norway, the former military structure has been transformed into a modern pavilion that welcomes people instead of keeping them out. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:10:33 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=254847 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/this-london-garden-studio-solved-an-architects-office-space-problem/ In London, Brosh Architects found themselves facing a challenge familiar to many growing practices: they needed more office space. After an extended search for rental premises in central London proved unsuccessful, architect Lior Brosh made an unexpected decision. Instead of continuing the search, he turned to the back garden of his own home and built a studio designed specifically for the practice’s expansion. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:10:13 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=254862 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/this-contemporary-tea-house-frames-ha-long-bay-with-sweeping-curved-glass/ Along the shoreline of Ha Long, Vietnam, Delicate Decor has created Mam Ha Long as a tea house that encourages visitors to experience the beauty of Ha Long Bay through architecture. Located beside one of the world's best-known natural landscapes, the project focuses on opening views across the bay while creating calm, inviting spaces that never distract from what lies beyond the glass. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:41:11 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=254822 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/a-modern-forest-home-designed-with-glass-wood-and-concrete/ Apple Tree House by ACDF Architecture sits in Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm in Quebec’s Lanaudiere region, placed deep within a dense forest on a large private site. The home takes shape as a single-story glass residence formed through a series of interconnected boxes, opening directly into the surrounding landscape. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:40:47 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=254795 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/a-mid-century-home-finds-new-life-without-losing-its-character/ Some houses have a story that's impossible to ignore. For the owners of Island Crest in Mercer Island, Washington, it started with a 1958 home filled with character, Pacific Northwest craftsmanship, and a magnificent magnolia tree standing proudly in the front yard. Working with ONOMA Architecture, they set out to transform the aging residence into a forever home for their growing family without losing the qualities that first captured their attention. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:53:42 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=254752 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/inside-a-secluded-cottage-with-framed-lake-views-and-dark-timber-cladding/ On a densely wooded site above Percy Lake near Algonquin Park in Ontario, Michael Taylor Architecture + Design has completed a single-storey cottage that responds directly to the landscape and the client’s request for a home that would be as hidden as possible from the road. Set within Canadian Shield granite terrain, portions of exposed rock are incorporated into the landscape itself, shaping how the building sits within the site and how it is approached. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:52:46 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=254717 Erin

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