First bought as an investment project, Casa Moderna is a dream home that now forms the primary residence of designer Olga Doykhen. Developing Spanish Colonial-style architecture through the considered use of traditional stone, Doykhen creates her ideal living environment. Located in South Orange County, between Los Angeles and San Diego, Casa Moderna is just a five-minute walk from the harbour and beach. In response to the warm climate, the dream home champions Spanish Colonial-style architecture with white walls, red clay roof tiles and arches. “Unfortunately, a lot of houses in suburban area ..read more

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Evidencing the tradition of innovative work in Wellington, Eastbourne House embodies a unique response to a difficult site. Crafted by Stevens Lawson Architects, the cliffside home presents as both a retreat and lookout. Set on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour, Eastbourne House reinforces the unusual character of local homes which, responding to harsh weather and steep terrain, have earnt the reputation of architecture ‘on the edge.’ “The building needed to be built from the top down for site access, unlike most buildings which are built from the bottom up,” says Nicholas Stevens, co-des ..read more

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An architect’s own seaside dream home, Ocean House embodies the desire to both reconnect to and shelter from nature. Crafted by Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors on behalf of its client and director, Rob Mills, the house provides experiences that are outside the scope of a city. Located in Lorne, a seaside village on the west coast of Victoria, Ocean House rises from a steep slope overlooking the Great Ocean Road. “I searched for a special block of land to build our home on for quite a few years,” says Mills. “It was essential that we captured the view of the water, the ocean crashing on ..read more

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When artist Mika Utzon Popov had a chance encounter with Ben Kerr, founder of Eco Outdoor, neither man could have foretold that the meeting would lead to a world-first design collaboration: the reimagining of a sofa, originally created by Utzon Popov’s grandfather, Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon, for the family residence, Can Feliz, on the Spanish island of Mallorca. Utzon Popov and his mother Lin worked with Eco Outdoor to bring what is the first private Jørn Utzon furniture design to market ¬in a unique, three-generational collaboration. At first, Utzon Popov and Lin Utzon, a renown ..read more

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This home’s design facilitates a rare co-habitation with the forested landscape and represents a balance of modern architecture and the purity of nature. From a distance, Edition Office’s Federal House appears like a shadow nestled into the folding hills of the hinterland, a sharp contrast to the vibrant surrounds. Upon approach, the textures of the exterior convey a distinct dialogue with nature. This home’s design acts to deepen relationships between people and the natural setting and intimately shows the inner machinations of the environment. The brief outlined a home that would act as a sa ..read more

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