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/instead-of-hiding-this-column-the-designers-built-a-kitchen-counter-around-it/ A pale concrete kitchen counter curves around an existing structural column in NoMad Residence, a Sydney apartment redesigned by Alexander &CO. It's one of several sculptural additions that have transformed the interior of a building originally used for industrial storage. The three-bedroom home combines its industrial history with the atmosphere of an art gallery, where furniture, lighting, and architectural details are treated almost like works of art. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:47:17 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=260442 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/this-house-was-designed-to-capture-mountain-views-without-missing-the-morning-sun/ At Penrith Peaks House in Wanaka, New Zealand, Condon Scott Architects faced an interesting design challenge. The owners wanted their home to overlook Lake Wanaka and the surrounding mountains to the west, but they also wanted plenty of morning sunlight. The solution was an unusual angled roof that brings light into the living spaces from the opposite direction, allowing the house to enjoy its views without missing out on the eastern sun. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:39:31 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=260202 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/this-small-prefab-house-has-huge-round-windows/ In São Paulo, Brazil, architecture firm Muda Prefab has completed Casa M38, a 409 square foot (38sqm) prefabricated house designed to show that factory-built construction doesn't have to produce standardized architecture. Located in Vila Leopoldina, the 2026 project brings together the practical requirements of manufacturing and transportation with distinctive features such as circular windows, large sliding glass doors, and a warm wood interior. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:27:02 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=260395 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/this-modern-home-takes-its-shape-from-a-centuries-old-building-tradition/ In Suffolk, England, architecture firm House Form has taken inspiration from a centuries-old building tradition to create a contemporary home designed for retirement. Known as Long House, the residence draws on the traditional longhouse, a type of rural building with a long, narrow shape that was often altered or extended over generations. The new home combines this historic influence with modern construction methods and energy-efficient design. Its owners wanted a comfortable place to grow older, with spaces that could adapt to their changing needs while remaining welcoming to family and friends. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:04:13 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=260368 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/why-these-two-houses-have-so-many-limestone-walls-even-indoors/ At first glance, the two neighboring homes that make up Side x Side Retreat in Erath County, Texas, share a simple combination of pale limestone and dark metal. But look more closely, and the limestone plays a much bigger role in their design. Created by Jeff Garnett Architect, the houses use substantial stone walls to provide privacy, shape hallways and entrances, frame small windows, and create places to gather outdoors. It's an approach that gives the two homes a shared appearance while allowing each to have its own character. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:03:54 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=260343 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/a-200-year-old-cottage-gets-a-black-clad-extension-that-opens-to-the-garden/ A 200-year-old cottage in Hampshire, England, has been given a new lease of life with a contemporary extension designed by House Form. Known as Adventurer’s Cottage, the listed property had plenty of character, but its small, enclosed rooms made it difficult for the owners to enjoy the garden or comfortably host visiting family. The refurbishment introduces a more open way of living while keeping the charm of the original cottage intact, with a contrasting black-clad addition providing the extra room the owners needed. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:06:42 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=260316 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/traditional-architecture-meets-contemporary-design-in-this-home/ In Houston's Historic Boulevard Oaks District, Reagan & Andre Architecture Studio has designed a contemporary residence that takes inspiration from the neighborhood's eclectic architectural character. With interiors by Mann Designs Studio, the house combines traditional cottage-inspired elements with modern architectural features, while the interiors introduce a mix of neutral furnishings, colorful artwork, and patterned finishes. From its gabled exterior to its open-air courtyard, the home brings together familiar residential details and contemporary design. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:13:12 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=260227 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/this-modern-pink-house-was-inspired-by-the-colors-of-the-mexican-desert/ In San Luis Potosí, Mexico, architecture studio Sensacional Dinámica Mexicana (SDM) has designed Casa Cardona, a home with an unusual pink exterior inspired by the colors of the surrounding desert. Created for three generations of one family, including a mother, her young son, and the grandmother, the residence takes a conventional real estate development and turns it into something quite different. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:35:58 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=260260 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/floating-concrete-terraces-define-this-contemporary-home/ On an elevated hillside overlooking W?naka, New Zealand, Bramble Close House by Condon Scott Architects is a contemporary family residence designed around mountain views, an extensive art collection, and the natural slope of the land. The house is arranged across several levels, with long horizontal forms, expansive glass walls, and a combination of concrete, plaster, and dark wood creating a distinctive architectural appearance. Inside, the owners wanted spaces that could comfortably accommodate large gatherings while still providing privacy, with interiors that also serve as a backdrop for their colorful collection of New Zealand artwork. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:16:08 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=260183 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/this-basement-has-a-miniature-house-built-just-for-kids/ In Ottawa, Canada, architecture firm 25:8 Architecture + Urban Design has created a unique children's playhouse inside a family basement. Known as the #Playpod, the 100-square-foot structure resembles a miniature house, complete with an angular entrance, orange-framed windows, and a dark wood exterior. Positioned beside the family media room, it gives children their own space to play while remaining close to their parents. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:35:03 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=260172 Erin

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