Federal House

The 2021 INDE.Awards winners have been announced, and from a wide array of entries there could still only be one winner and it went to the incredibly deserving Federal House by Edition Office. With a monochrome exterior composed of black-pigmented concrete and black timber, this impressive house sits like a void in the Byron Bay hinterland of Australia. The stunning interior welcomes in the greenery through floor-to-ceiling windows, while a central fern garden brings an organic presence to the heart of the home. The bedrooms expand into a covered outdoor living space, and beneath the upper platform is a subterranean pool with an opening that frames in views of the rolling treetops.

Photos: Ben Hosking

QUEBEC LAKE COTTAGE

The Quebec Lake Cottage by Matiere Premiere Architecture is a beautiful transformation of a 1950s A-frame cottage in the Eastern Townships. Overlooking a peaceful body of water, this cottage provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The owners called on Matiere Premiere Architecture and its affiliated construction company, Nu Drom, to design and renovate the three-season chalet. The design emphasizes an ecological approach, using s...
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CR House

Nestled in the pine forests and sandy dunes of Comporta, Portugal, the CR House is a serene summer retreat designed to disappear into its natural surroundings. Rather than imposing itself on the landscape, this thoughtful residence embraces it, blending modern architecture with the relaxed, barefoot spirit of coastal living. Designed by Jacobsen Arquitetura for a couple who often hosts their large family, the home is cleverly organized into five independent struc...
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CORNELIA TINY HOUSE

Nashville-based New Frontier Tiny Homes have presented the Cornelia Tiny House, a multi functional home that works as a writing studio, library, and guesthouse. Commissioned by international bestselling author Cornelia Funke, the tiny house features a nice, open living space with a couch and a workspace. There is also a fully equipped kitchen along with a small bathroom, plenty of storage, and a very warm and cozy bedroom loft above....
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