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/how-one-woman-found-freedom-in-a-moving-cabin/ In Vermont, USA, a small structure by Dutch designer Caspar Schols sits quietly among the trees. Known as Cabin ANNA, it’s not fixed in the way most homes are. Built from timber and glass, it shifts. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:22:36 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=250850 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/inside-a-federation-home-remodel-that-blends-old-and-new/ Studiofour has renovated an existing Federation home in Australia with a design that brings the original structure and new addition together as one continuous experience. Instead of separating old and new, the project draws from the home’s original craftsmanship and patterns, using them to shape everything from form to material choices. The result is a house where each space feels open, filled with light, and visually linked from front to back. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:21:57 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=250517 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/sculptural-design-and-vibrant-spaces-define-this-waterfront-home/ Set in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, along a west-facing stretch between the lagoon and city skyline, Ebrié Villa introduces a bold mix of sculptural architecture and expressive interiors. Designed by SAOTA with interiors by Claude Missir Interiors, the home reflects both its tropical setting and the personality of its owners. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:27:46 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=250807 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/a-loft-apartment-where-design-meets-inner-balance/ In Istanbul’s Beykoz district, a loft apartment takes on a new purpose. The Awakening Center was conceived by personal development consultant Basak Akseki Dogan and brought to life by interiors firm Renda Helin Design, creating a space focused on emotional clarity and slower, more intentional living. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:27:20 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=250788 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/a-bright-new-chapter-for-a-1980s-home-with-a-contemporary-extension/ Completed in 2025, this extension in Welton, England, brings a new sense of openness to a 1980s house. Designed by Greenway Architecture with interiors by Cream&Black, the project introduces a contemporary layer that shifts how the home is experienced from the inside out. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:44:07 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=250769 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/the-house-that-begins-with-a-gate-and-ends-in-a-garden/ Designed by Di Bartolo Architects, Atrium House began as a simple extension to a post-war clinker brick home, but quickly grew into something far more ambitious. As the needs of a growing family shifted, so did the scope, turning the project into a complete rethink of how the home could function, feel, and evolve over time. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:43:50 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=250741 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/a-futuristic-glass-home-built-from-a-gaming-vision/ Set along the edge of Lake Washington in Kirkland, this all-glass residence feels like it has stepped out of a fantasy world. Designed by Goble Berriman Design in collaboration with Pulp Studio, F-House brings an ambitious concept into reality. Inspired by the idea of a shattered ice formation pushing through rugged terrain, the home takes on a sharp, sculptural form that immediately stands apart from anything around it. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:43:37 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=250658 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/a-cedar-clad-wedge-house-that-opens-to-the-suffolk-landscape/ Designed by House Form Architects, Cedar House is a self-build home set in the Suffolk countryside, shaped by a clear ambition to create something both striking and practical. The result is a house that reveals itself gradually, combining a bold wedge form with a quiet presence from the road. Built on a modest budget, it brings together energy efficiency, prefabrication and generous interior spaces that open out to the surrounding landscape. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:43:01 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=250623 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/a-london-home-transformed-by-a-fully-open-glass-corner/ In Hampstead, London, MATA Architects reworked a detached family home into something far more engaging at ground level. Designed for a family with teenage children, the project focuses on expanding the lower ground floor while transforming how the house meets its south-facing garden. Surrounded by mature trees, the site offered privacy but also came with constraints that shaped every move. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:06:21 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=250592 Erin

]]>Design https://www.contemporist.com/a-thatched-roof-villa-updated-for-modern-living/ Located in Bergen, The Netherlands, this villa has been renovated by BNLA architecten into a contemporary home that still respects its original character. Surrounded by meadows, trees, and the nearby coast, the project brings together traditional architecture and modern updates, creating a home that feels both familiar and new. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:06:03 GMT https://www.contemporist.com/?p=250639 Erin

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