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People all over Instagram are talking about the arrival of spring, something we here in godforsaken Ottawa cannot even begin to think about at least until the end of March. While wanting to curl up under a duvet and die, I stumbled upon the portfolio of Julian Pattison and Alison Magill who make up Considered Design Inc., a landscape architecture firm located in Vancouver (which happens to have WAY milder weather than Ottawa…JERKS!). I like my landscaping modern and simple, with repetition and a casual vibe. And that is exactly what these guys do. I would give anything to turn my bland-and-never-been-landscaped-in-80-years backyard into this first outdoor oasis. Stashing this away for future reference. *LOVE*

It’s what Australian architects seem to do best… the modern extension to an older home. Open plan, family friendly, perfect for entertaining and that blurring of the boundary between inside and out. Just like this fabulous black and white design from Sydney-based Hancock Architects.

Some garden inspiration today. Contemporary landscape design by Melbourne-based Eugene Gilligan. I’ve chosen a few of my favourite outdoor spaces. With the temperature tipped to reach 41 degrees Celcius (106 Fahrenheit) I’m dreaming of luscious green shade and bubbling fountains… and definitely a dip in a pool.

Clean lines and classical elements is what Sandra Funk of NYC and NJ based design firm House of Funk is all about. She’ll even paint out some woodwork! It’s a fresh take on the traditional. Just look at this first kitchen/dining area space. That banquette area with a little desk nook at the end is FABULOUS! What a perfect use of that space. 

(Photos: Mark Weinberg, Peter Rymwid, Laura Desantis-Olsson, Peter Morehand)

Only 4m wide and 17m deep this contemporary concrete and brick house rises above a busy street in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The minimalist, modern home references the traditional shop houses of the area with a blurring of private and public spaces at street level achieved by a folding shutter which also moderates shade and ventilation. A large central skylight allows light to penetrate to the inner rooms. By MM++ Architects.

Photography by Hiroyuki Oki