Both decorative and functional, cozy and statement-making, a fireplace is the heart of any home. Ahead, we round up 7 contemporary fireplaces we love.

The homes that architects build for their moms are usually of a different order. Pay a visit to these houses siginificant in the evolution of architecture.

Crown Heights Brownstone in Brooklyn is re-imagined by BFDO Architects to offer seamless functionality from front to back with open plan flow.

Designed by Yerce Architecture and ZAAS, multi-functionality features prominently in this studio loft where photography workspace and art gallery meet.

The pine tube fenestration designed to create a hierarchy of space.

View of interior courtyard inside Suzhou Museum featuring white stucco walls capped with China Black granite.

Gas Company Warehouse turned Contemporary Italian Restaurant.

Luxury Coastal Homes For You.

Ever wondered what a Thomas Kinkade-meets-Modernist mash up would look like?

Longevity equals sustainability. See how this 100 year old house received a major update to make it suitable for the present and the future.

How do you go about mixing vintage styles with modern interiors? Our handy guide to a modern room using old furniture that's not 'old fashioned'.

We take cue from NONAGON.studio's render of the week - a white open plan kitchen that gets the best of both worlds with a cosy rustic dining area and a sleek modern kitchen.

See how this family apartment balances style with storage to create a home of equilibrium in this Istanbul sky-rise.