Do-it-yourself and build the home of your minimalist dreams with the new ‘Plain House’ from Japanese retailer MUJI. This spectacular single-storey home is delivered as a prefabricated unit and keeps clutter to a minimum by including only the essential features. MUJI’s first stair-free home adds to their on-going line of flat-pack houses, which present extraordinary […]

Image 14 of 20 from gallery of House above the Valley / ARHITEKTURA / OFFICE FOR URBANISM AND ARCHITECTURE. Photograph by Miran Kambič

This issue’s Evolve theme is timely as we continue to navigate our way through an uncertain global landscape, particularly here at est HQ where we’re still in strict lockdown. Yet there’s nothing like the unexpected to inspire, to satiate the craving for something new. We’ve found ourselves inspired and buoyed by colour in our featured homes by Flack Studio ‘Return to the Emerald City’ and Kennedy Nolan Architects ‘A Singular Attraction’. We’ve also evolved in the way we respond to our landscape through design, looking at Madeleine Blanchfield in her Tree House ‘Where Architects Live’ and ‘Rethink: A New Perspective’ looking at the renewed potential of an existing home. We discover ‘Resilient Architecture’ with Stephen Crafti, as he opens our eyes to the evolution of adaptive architecture in response to climate change and environment. As always, there’s est Style, Library and the Playlist which, in this issue, respond to the same theme of how music has influenced what we wear, read and listen to.

This care and retirement home has been built in the heart of the Normandy bocage near the village of Orbec. The building follows the sloping curve of the hillside, and is visible from the valley.To reduce the visual impact of this imposing building, we felt it preferable to divide it up. We...

MAD Architects together with Hanergy have created "Living Garden", a modern pavilion that breaks down the boundaries between interior and exterior.

Hong Kong is famous for its expensive property market, considered the least affordable in the world. But for some 220,000 of the city's poorest people, home is in one of more than 110,000 subdivided units, most commonly in the crowded Kowloon district. These shoebox dwellings - units created by subdividing existing flats, usually in old tenement buildings - are well known for their poor, cramped conditions and shared facilities.

Climate responsive vertical villages, towards net-zero future of mid-rise living, for a healthier, cleaner, cooler and sober New York City & United States Of America. The "New York’s Green New Deal" provides for an 85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 compared to 1990. The remaining 15% could be offset by financing projects deemed beneficial for the climate.

Tuscany, Italy, offers a mosaic of experiences embedded in its rolling hills, historic cities, and sprawling vineyards. Accommodations in this central Italian

Playing around with the architecture of your home can give it a sense of mystery and wonder— here are secret room ideas you would want in your

Patrick Blanc has built some amazing living walls, such as this gorgeous "vertical garden" on the Musee du Quai Branly in Paris, designed by Jean Nouvel

Just on the market is this impressive structure, otherwise known as a 1960s Thomas H. Fleming-designed midcentury modern property in Weston, Connecticut,

Along with more bold colours and individuality, this year we’ll be seeing a focus on more sustainable practices in not only the manufacturing of furniture and materials, but also the focus on buying less and buying well.

A staircase can be so much more than a way to get from one floor to another.If you use space-saving staircase designs and clever tricks, you can maximize space and make the most of your small space.

There are quite a few types of arches, and that's largely because the arch is a design element that has been around for thousands of years. While they...

For the November 2020 issue, Vogue paid a visit to Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup’s forever family home – a Copenhagen villa with all the creativity of an art gallery.

The goal of this kitchen? Cottage vibes. As in English cottage with traditional elements that feel upscale but also like they belong in a kitchen where cooking and baking actually take place. We selected inset cabinetry in a neutral off white (BM Natural Cream), an alcove style hood in a plaster-like limewash paint, and used

Things to do in Pula Off-the-beaten-path Pula has so much to do, from perusing the local farmer’s market and the interconnecting streets of the Old Town

Transform your backyard into a celestial paradise with our stunning collection of galaxy-inspired walkways.

Completed in 2018 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Images by Ossip van Duivenbode. Contemplating care between generations, a family comprising of two households decides to build a house together. While the younger couple already...

We'll show you 9 colors that go with white, how to use each one when decorating, and some things to consider before painting your room.

Superstructure has topped out and curtain wall installation has begun at Columbia University Medical Center's (CUMC) new home for the School of Nursing at the corner of Audubon Avenue and West 168th Street in Washington Heights. Only the final floor of the seven story structure remains to be erected

The bathroom trends for 2024 - from the warmth of honeyed tones to the quick storage fix everyone needs now. Design experts explain how to use these new ideas in your own space

From using lighter shades to make a small hallway look bigger to highlighting architectural details with accent colours, we share 12 hallway paint ideas.

Enjoy a great selection of amazing 100 Free Coloring Pages for Adults and Children that you can download and transform into your own little pieces of art

This iconic home in Chicago’s Indiana Head Park, Illinois, in the course of remaining true to its original 60’s style, has been freshened up.

Looking for an alternative housing option? Why not consider container homes? Upcycle old shipping containers for a stunning new home sure to catch the eye.

You might not know that the latest trend in home libraries isn't just about books—it's about creating a visually appealing space that reflects your

We often recommend Ikea's kitchen cabinets as a solid, bang-for-the-buck option for those looking to remodel. And nowadays, there are so many offshoot comp

They wonder what the advantages might be if they go with brick stain and they can’t help but also wonder how long does brick stain last.

Image 3 of 35 from gallery of Family Home in Pavilosta / Open AD. Photograph by Alvis Rozenbergs

When Lauren Snyder and Keith Burns renovated their historic brownstone in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, they knew exactly what they wanted, down to the har