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Park Street House

The Park Street House reimagines a post-war brick home in Brunswick West, embracing a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Designed by Michael Ong Design Office, the renovation prioritizes openness, light, and connection to nature, reflecting the owners's desire to live outside as much as possible.

A central courtyard replaces the former living room, improving natural light, ventilation, and spatial flow. Timber sliding doors disappear into concealed pockets, allowing the garden to take center stage. The result is a home where nature is not just seen but experienced.

Warm, natural materials enhance the home's timeless appeal, while thoughtful apertures frame changing light throughout the day. Inspired by camping and cabin life, Park Street House is designed to age gracefully, blending into its surroundings rather than dominating them. It is a home that fosters connection, minimalism, and a deep relationship with the outdoors, an architectural retreat built for living, not just sheltering.




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Den Backyard Office DIY Plans

After bringing you Blueprints to build your own cabin in the wild, and your own Garage, Den Outdoors have now introduced package plans for the Backyard Office, small, ultra-adaptable spaces for sleep, work, play, and everything in between. Crafted to offer focus and tranquility, these offices serve as studios or sanctuaries. The package includes printable blueprints for contemporary backyard offices, ranging from 100 to 140 square feet. For just $199, youll receive ...
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ARTIFOX SHELF COLLECTION

Artifox develops beautiful furniture that combines old-fashioned craftsmanship and creative spitballing with sleek, modern tech integration. Their sleek minimalist Shelf Collection is understated, wonderfully functional, and is perfect if you are after something that offers some stylish extra space around your workspace. With two sizes and several colors to choose from, the shelves allow you to create endless styling options using the mix and match magnetic accessor...
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SUMMER RETREAT | BY AVANTO ARCHITECTS - Image

SUMMER RETREAT | BY AVANTO ARCHITECTS

Looking for a place to escape hectic city life and reconnect with nature? So was Finnish designer Linda Bergroth, so she commissioned Avanto Architects this magical getaway, a unique combination of garden shed and greenhouse, with lighting, wood floors and solar panels to create her own private retreat located on a remote island in eastern Finland. Automatic glass openers were installed to control the temperature inside, and salvaged bricks were used to create the s...
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