Designed by the renowned Km Architecture Office, the Long Thanh Villa in Long Thanh, Dong Nai, Vietnam, stands as a peaceful haven for a retired couple. Built in 2023, this captivating house seamlessly blends modern design with a deep connection to nature, offering a serene retreat for its residents.
The villa’s simple yet striking architectural form, featuring stacked and sliding rectangular blocks, creates a harmonious balance between indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing the occupants to fully immerse themselves in the surrounding lush greenery.
Situated in the bustling city of Bangkok, Thailand, the B/W Residence showcases the exceptional design prowess of ACA Architects. Characterized by a distinct, discrete, and delicate aesthetic, this modern house was thoughtfully crafted to meet the homeowners’ desires for spaciousness, privacy, and a departure from traditional warm-toned interiors.
Leveraging the existing structure of an original house on a 3,200 sqm plot, the design team skillfully expanded the living space, adding a living room, master bedroom, and parking garage while maintaining a seamless connection to the lush garden and outdoor pool.
Situated in the stunning Lyngen alps of Norway, Aurora is a captivating private retreat designed by the renowned Snorre Stinessen Architecture. This hotel and workspace complex, set to be completed in 2024, offers a unique blend of privacy, exposure to nature, and inspiring spaces for both relaxation and productivity. The design seamlessly integrates the buildings with the surrounding landscape, ensuring a harmonious and immersive experience for guests and residents alike.
Sonoma County’s Madrone Ridge House showcases the innovative design of Field Architecture. This striking single-family residence, completed in 2021, features a thoughtful integration of three copper-clad pavilions that interlock with the surrounding landscape. The project’s design caters to a young family, offering a strong connection to the natural environment through carefully orchestrated breezeways and perforated roof overhangs that create a captivating interplay of light and shadow throughout the home.
NaP Studio‘s Samon Villa in Iran’s Mazandaran Province is a stunning example of contemporary architectural design. Situated in the picturesque region, this 2023-designed house masterfully blends modern elements with the area’s natural beauty. The property’s sleek, minimalist aesthetic and thoughtful integration with the surrounding landscape make it a captivating residential project that showcases the designer’s expertise in creating harmonious living spaces.
Designed by the architects of IFA Group, Zosia’s House in Gdańsk, Poland offers a compelling fusion of modern design and functional living. This single-family residence, completed in 2022, showcases a thoughtful approach to spatial organization and material selection, creating a harmonious and comfortable living environment. The project’s focus on natural hues, minimalist aesthetics, and strategic window placement highlights the architects’ commitment to balancing energy efficiency and visual appeal.
The Torquay House, designed by the architectural firm Buckandsimple, is a captivating Australian holiday home that caters to a range of guests, from singles to groups of 20. Situated in the coastal town of Torquay, this property was conceived in 2019 with a focus on the surfing lifestyle and outdoor activities.
The design prioritizes a centralized social hub, with an inwardly focused private oasis created through careful control of the building’s aspect and outlook. The project’s thoughtful material palette, featuring black weatherboards, earthly-toned tiles, and natural timber details, sets the stage for the surf-inspired lifestyle.
This stunning 550-square-foot guest house, The Hive, designed by Nicole Blair in Austin, Texas, showcases innovative spatial solutions within a compact footprint. Carefully tailored to the owner’s needs, this one-bedroom dwelling maximizes its limited 320-square-foot footprint through strategic three-dimensional design, evoking the shape of a beehive.
By closely examining the occupants’ movements and needs, the Hive’s interior spaces are shaped to feel both intimate and grand, blending Dutch and Japanese design influences to create a highly efficient and functional home.
