Inception has completed the HC House in Braga, Portugal. Designed in 2021, this contemporary villa blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings. Organized on a single floor, the house features two main volumes, including a spacious open-space social area with large windows and views of the garden and pool.
Studio Arte Architecture & Design has transformed an old ruin into a unique house in Monchique, Portugal. Completed in 2024, the Quinta da Lila offers a blend of rustic charm and contemporary comfort. The spacious interiors are bathed in natural light, with modern amenities integrated seamlessly into the historic architecture. The renovation incorporates eco-friendly principles, using materials like cork for insulation and refraining from standard plaster to maintain the stone walls’ breathability.
Majamaja off grid village Helsinki is a collection of housing units operating completely off-the-grid in Helsinki, Finland, designed by Pekka Littow. The prefabricated cabins were assembled in a remarkable location with no road access or ground sanitation.
Casa en la Garriga, designed by Isla Architects, is located in Algaida, Spain. This 2020 house renovation embraced contemporary details while maintaining its Mallorcan vernacular style. The project involved rethinking the pre-imposed four-volume layout, integrating the structure with its Mediterranean landscape using local materials.
Swedish studio Johan Sundberg Arkitektur crafted the blackened-brick volumes of this Ljunghusen house around a courtyard with a swimming pool. Villa Tennisvägen is a low-lying dwelling in a pine forest by Scania’s southern coast. Arranged in a U-formation, the volumes create a series of brick-clad facades and wood-lined, light-filled interiors.
Set against the stunning scenery of Poland, the Mazurski house features contemporary design by Doomo, finalized in 2021. This architectural masterpiece beautifully merges with its natural environment, showcasing a dark wooden façade and expansive glass windows.
My Love is a warehouse-style, tropical villa perched on the cliffs of Freights Bay, on the South Coast of Barbados. Designed in 2023 by Studio Blue Architects, its structure comprises interlocking simple volumes that serve as a backdrop for a stunning local art collection. Fusing minimalist and bohemian styles, the residence allows for seamless indoor-outdoor living, with panoramic views and a covered terrace overlooking the infinity pool.
Komonokaen is a flower shop in Japan’s Mie Prefecture with a U-shaped facade made entirely of glass. Designed by Japanese practice Tatsuya Kawamoto + Associates in 2023, the retail space includes a plant shop and a cafe organised around a courtyard garden.
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