Having lived in a city all my life, I’m used to waking up in the morning, looking out the window, and seeing nothing but buildings. So of course it’s my dream that one day, I’d be able to live in a place where I am surrounded by nature but still have the conveniences of “civilization”. We’re seeing a lot of house concepts right now where all you need to do is step out of your front door or sometimes even just look out your window and you’re one with nature.

Concrete house lets you live in the middle of the forest

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. This year’s A+ Awards have brought to the forefront retail and shopping projects that redefine the boundaries of commercial architecture. Celebrating ingenuity, innovation and an acute sensitivity to the evolving consumer landscape, the winning projects exemplify how design can transform how we shop. From storefronts that seamlessly blend with their environments to sprawling retail complexes that invite exploration, these projects are not only beautiful but also setting new benchmarks for immersive design.

Retail Redefined: 6 Ways Architects Are Reconceptualizing Consumer Spaces

The building’s program is divided vertically — the ground floor houses the client’s design office, while the subsequent two levels accommodate rental office spaces. The upper floors are dedicated to the client’s residence. This functional programming influenced the building’s layout. A centrally located staircase serves as the building’s core, dividing the rental offices into distinct areas and creating a dramatic spatial sequence. To further emphasize the separation between work and living, the staircase to the residential levels is externalized.

a round architects sculpts seoul office building with dark, rusticated stone bricks

The sea has captivated humans for centuries. Water, after all, has long been a muse for poets, painters, and, as these beautiful oceanfront homes prove, architects too. The best designers often strive to honor the water—they’ll ensure incredible views from as many rooms as possible, use natural materials so the home is in conversation with the landscape, or designate plenty of space for outdoor living. Of course, buyers are often just as eager for these properties as architects are to design them—in fact, a waterfront view carries a premium in almost every markets.

9 Beautiful Oceanfront Homes Around the World

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Thanks to Forward Design Architecture, this once-old-fashioned kitchen now feels breezy and is wonderfully connected to the home's primary rooms

Before and After — This Kansas Kitchen Went From Dark and Dated to Open and Bright, Here's How

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Discover what makes each of The Vibiest Towns in America so special, and take our quiz to find out which town’s vibe is a perfect fit for you. This content is presented by the All-New Toyota Camry; it was created independently by our editorial team.

I Transformed My Plain All-White Kitchen with the Coziest Blue Paint Color (It Fits My 175-Year-Old Home!)

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Ensure your kitchen scheme never dates with these designer-approved hardware choices

What's the most timeless kitchen hardware? These are the designs that transcend trends, say interior designers

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. When author Brandon Andrew Robinson, chair and associate professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University of California, Riverside, found their loft apartment in downtown Los Angeles, they were in love with the bones of the space. The existing color palette? Not so much — especially in the kitchen.

This “Drab, Sad” Kitchen Gets the Most Maximalist Makeover for $5,000

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Philippa Radon, Interior Designer and C2 Paint Color Specialist07.30.24. When it comes to designing your home, small bathrooms can often present unique challenges, but also a great opportunity to express your style. Though their compact dimensions might initially seem limiting, with the right approach, they can be converted into personalized wellness sanctuaries.

Transforming a Small Bathroom into a Luxurious Sanctuary with Color

Alisa and Kevin’s DIY conversion of a 1996 BlueBird school bus, named “Hygge,” beautifully embodies the Danish concept of coziness and contentment. The exterior of the bus is painted off-white and remains largely unchanged, save for some windows replaced with metal panels and the addition of solar panels on the roof. However, the interior transformation is where the magic happens. The couple has designed a bright and inviting living space with white cabinetry and wooden accents, following a “side-by-side” room layout that includes a charming seating area, a functional kitchen with a rolling pantry, a bathroom with a composting toilet and shower, and a cozy bedroom with ample storage.

This DIY School Bus Conversion Has a Splendidly Designed Living Space With a Small Garden

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The latest edition of “Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Order your copy today. I was twelve years old the first time I visited Ocean Beach III,...

The Tiny Houses of New Jersey: What Architects Can Learn from a Mid-Century Beach Community

If you're aiming to design a contemporary looking bathroom, you will want to make an effort to steer clear of the six following features, which professionals say will instantly make the space look dated. Here, they touch on colors, finishes, and other elements that you are better off avoiding in...

6 Bathroom Styles That Are Going Out of Style, According to Designers

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Less square footage but plenty of comfort.

This Tiny House on Amazon Has the Coolest Rooftop Deck for Stargazing

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Viewers are calling this DIY video 'beautiful' and 'perfect.'

Woman's 'Gorgeous' Faux Rock Wall Instantly Transforms Her 'Cottagecore' Kitchen

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Sometimes in an older home, there’s just nothing left to salvage or hang onto in a kitchen. Designer Linda Hayslett of LH.Designs knows that firsthand, having recently worked with clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. That was the case with the dated cook space in their 1950s condo, which featured a mishmash of elements from several different decades.

A “Beige & Dimly Lit” ’50s Kitchen Transforms into a Modern Masterpiece

Do you feel like your outdoor space is looking a little sad and boring? Do you wish you could transform it to make it more appealing?. Your patio is an extension of your home, and the right design choices can make it an inviting and stylish retreat. Whether you want a cozy spot or a lively area, a patio makeover can improve your outdoor living experience.

9 Stylish Design Ideas for Your Patio

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Open a design magazine and almost every living or family room will be some version of a sofa and two chairs, two sofas, or a sofa and a loveseat. But sometimes, sometimes four cozy chairs surrounding a coffee table makes the best use of space. Here are a couple for inspiration.

Designing with Four Chairs and a Coffee Table

We’ll say it once and for all: Stop treating mantel design as a holidays-only kind of endeavor. Sure, Christmas is a chance to go all out with pops of red, max out on garlands, and otherwise ensure that Santa has an aesthetically pleasing time at your home. But making your mantel as true to your current design sensibilities (or Pinterest aspirations!) as possible needs to be an a year-round pursuit.

20 Fireplace Mantel Ideas for Making an All-Seasons Statement

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams revealed “Naturally Refined” as its 2025 Color Collection of the Year with Quietude (HGSW6212) named as the brand’s 2025 Color of the Year. “Naturally Refined” exudes quiet comfort and luxury through softened colors with subtle contrast and is inclusive of 10 unique shades that can be paired in endless combinations to perfectly tie together any space.

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Announces 2025 Color Collection

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nameless architecture's concretewall café is an austere rock garden in korea

Realized as a celebration of stone, this Concretewall café has been built by Seoul-based studio Nameless Architecture challenges the conventional understanding of the boundary between natural...

nameless architecture's concretewall café is an austere rock garden in korea

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