South African studio SAOTA has completed the Noom Hotel Abidjan Plateau in Ivory Coast, featuring a layered facade as a contemporary extension of the city’s modernist heritage. The studio references local patterns and motifs within clean, rational forms at this skyscraping hotel, blending modernism with regional identity advancements in both design and architecture.
Located on Grove Road in Greater London, England, the Kanal House has been updated by William Tozer Associates. Completed in 2024, the project features a modern extension and landscape elements that frame views of the nearby canal. It draws from Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, incorporating unique rooflights and a steel frame finished in intumescent paint.
The Duncan Residence stands as a well-executed multi-level house designed by Zack | de Vito Architecture + Construction, located in San Francisco, California. The home embodies contemporary architecture, featuring open and flexible interiors to maximize the stunning views and landscaped garden terraces for which the celebrated Noe Valley district is known.
Kart Projects designed House K, a single-storey residence in Australia, in 2021. The project, just a 50-square-metre extension, aimed to maximise garden space on a small block. The design retained existing spaces while cleverly overlapping functions. Coffered ceiling volumes in the addition provide a sense of spaciousness and light.
The Herbert St house is located in Mornington, Australia, nestled on a hill overlooking Mills Beach and Port Phillip Bay. Designed by COS Design in 2023, it features a reverse living layout to capture stunning views from the main living areas. The home, pool, and garden blend relaxed and sophisticated elements, with unique foliage, recycled clinker bricks, and black steel accents.
Sea Sight, located in Limassol, Cyprus, is a house designed by VOX Architects in 2023. A modern abode, it presents a harmonious blend of blue and turquoise hues contrasted by sunlit whites. Built into a hill, the house faces south with features like a powerful eave extension that serves dual purposes. Simple interiors feature brands like Laufen, Flos, and Lago, maintaining elegance and functionality. Its distinctive secret garden to the north adds a serene escape.
Las Rocas is a 6,400-metre-squared complex of houses in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, designed by Ignacio Urquiza Architecture. It features modular designs reflecting site-specific conditions and endemic vegetation. The homes, tied together by common facilities, feature central service areas for cars and bathrooms made of natural stone.
Designed by SOA, House Lhotka in Prague, Czech Republic, was completed in 2020. This house, arranged in four distinct volumes, is unified by a central corridor and dining area. Large windows and movable glass partitions enhance the connection to the garden.
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