The City Park Residence by Alterstudio Architecture overlooks downtown Austin from its hillside location. The house is suspended between urban views and a private court, offering a balance of spectacular vistas and intimate spaces. With a u-shaped plan, the home features floor-to-ceiling glazing and thin-cut stone and wood siding.
Porter Architects has transformed an early 20th-century home in Ballarat, Australia, into the Golden Point House. Designed in 2024, the project retains the original front façade and internal rooms, now serving as bedrooms and a kids’ area.
The Gharakhanian House in Bangkok, Thailand, designed by mArchten Design in 2021, intertwines modern and gothic elements. This renovated 17-year-old house along the Phra Khanong canal integrates its classic character with contemporary updates, including black accents and curved decorative walls.
By preserving the original charm, while embracing a modern aesthetic, the home creates a harmonious blend of old and new.
Bitelhaus, designed by Alric Galindez, is a house on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Completed in 2020, the design emphasizes low maintenance, outdoor connections, and flexible spaces. Featuring a linear volume with white pre-painted sheet metal and mobile panels, it offers climate control and aesthetic appeal.
The Schnee-Eule chalet by Atelier L’Abri brings Austrian alpine architecture to the Canadian forest of Morin-Heights for a family retreat. Clad in white wood with a double-pitched roof and large overhangs, the cabin blends into the snowy landscape. Inside, large bay windows provide views of nature, while a woodstove offers a cosy atmosphere.
The Hokusutsu Polygon House in Takatsuki-city, Japan, designed by Shintaro Fujiwara, integrates a greenbelt backdrop with a unique polygonal layout. This design obscures interior directionality, strategically framing views of greenery and sky throughout the space.
The exterior features red cedar and contrasting green walls, while the interior walls are painted orange, enhancing the connection to the lush surroundings.
Perched atop a rocky shoreline in Hubbards, Canada, Rockbound by Omar Gandhi Architects serves as a refuge from the outside world. Designed with durable materials that adjust to changing weather patterns, this coastal house features an innovative engineering solution to anchor it firmly amidst its challenging locale.
Hidden among the lush vegetation of Sierra de Aralar in Spain, BABELStudio has reimagined a compact cabin. Completed in 2023, Aralar Cottage retains its original size and form, featuring a gabled roof and square floor plan.