Choosing the Right Downsizing Option: What’s Best for Your Next Chapter?
There comes a time when the family home starts feeling a little too big… not just in square meters, but in effort, energy, and upkeep. Maybe the kids have moved out. Maybe the stairs are less of a workout and more of a worry. Or maybe you’re simply ready for a change — something smaller, […]
6 Renovations That Bring Real Value To the Home
Renovating a home is about more than just aesthetics. The right upgrades can dramatically increase your property’s market value and appeal to future buyers. But not all renovations offer equal returns. To make your investment worthwhile, it’s important to focus on projects that add true, lasting value. Here’s a practical guide to six key renovations […]
Rethinking Housing: Meeting Needs Amid Shortages of Tradespeople and Materials
It’s an issue facing many countries* but in this post I am going to focus on only two: Australia and the USA. Both countries are facing critical housing shortages, driven by three significant factors: a surge in population, a lack of skilled tradespeople and substantial increases in material costs during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Crosswaters Ecolodge
Guangdong Province, S. China – Hitesh Mehta Design Project Year :  2003 Area       :  2,500 hectares In the heart of China’s Nankum Mountain Reserve stands Crosswaters, an ecolodge and wellness center. With 53 rooms, this is a stunning retreat meant for peace and quiet. The ecolodge has […]
House of Would
Pedrezuela, Spain – elii Project Year :  2011 Developed Area :  210.9 m2 Photographs :  Miguel de Guzmán House of Would – no typo there – is a modular residence made of – you’re right – wood. Its name speaks of the house’s potential – of what would be, of aspirations and […]
Queen Street House
Melbourne, Australia – Edwards Moore Photographs :    Fraser Marsden Queen Street House is a contemporary home with a funky vibe. The house is a standout because of its no-fear use of bright colors. While renovating, the homeowners wanted to supplement the design with bold elements – and that, they did. The result is a home […]
Casa SB
Ljubljana, Slovenia – Bevk Perovic Arhitekti Project Year :   2005 Developed Area :   190 m2 Photographs :   MatevĹľ Paternoster Casa SB is not your archetypal Slovenian family house. Located in the outskirts of suburban Ljubljana, this house is a stand out for its design. The land is the last available plot. Being at the […]
Casa Ponce
Buenos Aires, Argentina – Mathias Klotz Project Year :   2000 Developed Area :   570.0 m2 Photographs :   Roland Halbe Casa Ponce is a contemporary home that stands in a 1940s neighborhood. The site is long, narrow, and steeply sloped, surrounded by lush vegetation. It also has great views of the RĂo de La Plata river. […]
Cosgriff House
Sydney, Australia – Christopher Polly Project Year :   2012 Developed Area :   167.0 m2 Photographs :   Brett Boardman Cosgriff House is a renovation and addition project of a single-family home in Sydney. The design showcases the progressive atmosphere in Australian architecture. A ground floor living area was inserted into the house’s original structure. An […]
Casa Viejo – The roof with a view
Santiago, Chile – Mathias Klotz Project Year :   2003 Developed Area :   600 m2 Casa Viejo is a family home with a modern vibe. The house is a long rectangular box. One side of its facade is closed off, with circular windows for lighting and ventilation. The other side opens up to the pool […]