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Mediterranean Modern by pc-|< paolo cesaretti Arch-

Archinect

Looking for a formal frame that would consistently answer the requests of the design brief, we were inspired by a style that can be defined as Mediterranean Modern.

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Gabion Walls Made of Volcanic Rock Flank a Flat-Roofed Farmhouse in Australia

Dwell

We asked ourselves how our clients could live on this land in a modern but thoughtful way, what a modern farm and farmhouse should and could look like, and how we could integrate the building into a site that has been cleared of its bushland. The clients erected and filled the gabion walls themselves.

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Freshwater House is a product of its environment

Habitus Living

It was imperative in the design brief that the main living areas had to complement the views of the garden and pool while provoking a sense of homeyness and honouring the surrounding environment. The clients required a clutter-free and organised home with ample storage to keep things out of sight.

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Line+ Studio sits curvaceous viewpoint overlooking Shenzhen

Deezen

The centre by Line+ Studio sits atop a mountain in Shenzhen "The unique site of the station sets the stage for a truly unique atmosphere in the design," the studio said. The design brief emphasized functionality and identity, with the goal of creating a popular spot for citizens that would contribute to the development of the Banshan park."

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Importing the French snow scene into Bangkok

Habitus Living

The design brief for Snow House was simple: to design a home that honours the French snow scene and comprises sustainable elements, to maximise the restoration of natural features. In contrast to Bangkok’s dense urban environment, Snow House provides respite from its surrounding context.

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A symphony of sculptural furniture and curved surfaces, inspired by the rhythms of jazz

Habitus Living

The design brief evolved throughout the iterative process, through conversation and sketching. Toorak House 2 creates an interplay between the project’s dual roles: the client wanted the home to be private and restful while offering a series of spaces for social interaction.

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How a Surfside Stair Completely Transformed a Traditional Hamptons Home

Dwell

When the Studio 3H team took on a renovation of a traditional Gambrel-style Hamptons home, the design brief was both clear and complex: to completely transform the existing house inside and out into something much more contemporary. We framed it conceptually as Tulum and Ibiza meets the Hamptons," explains Hill.

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