Dom Arquitectura used contrasting white and stone for the exterior of this house in Tarragona, Spain. Aiming to reference Roman city walls, the building is composed of two forms. On the ground floor, a stone facade opens up to a garden, while on the first floor, a white structure features balconies and terraces. The property, designed in 2018, also prioritises climate efficiency, using thermal insulation panels to prevent thermal bridges.
Bespoke Architects designed the “Sky Base One” house in Lagoa, Portugal, in 2023. The villa takes inspiration from science fiction cinema and traditional Taoism, emphasizing a balance with nature. It features elevated social spaces and a dynamic relationship with the elevated swimming pool, creating a unique architectural form.
Villa Panoramah by ARK Architects is a luxurious house in Sotogrande, Spain, completed in 2024. Featuring panoramic views, it combines modern sophistication with natural materials and a vibrant Mediterranean landscape. The design aims to harmonize with its surroundings, offering comfort and quality through craftsmanship, durable materials, and a light, pure aesthetic that adapts to family living.
In 2023, design studio Stu.dere completed a contemporary house in Amarante, Portugal. Áurea housing features a unique design based on the golden ratio, creating spaces within the house that flow naturally. It includes geometric rectangles to divide the social and private areas.
Garden Retreat by David Flynn Architects extends a 1970s bungalow in Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland, into its surrounding garden. Designed in 2021, the project enhances the home’s connection with nature by adding glazed sliders and rooflights to the rear and features to the front such as external insulation and a timber porch, allowing for a more open interior and increased access to the garden spaces.
Vietnamese studio CTA – Creative Architects has crafted Nam House in Ho Chi Minh City. Designed in 2024, the specialists used the structure’s brick facade and water feature to evoke bioclimatic design. The residence comprises three volumes of varying sizes. Industrial beams frame the block which is covered with long, thin and soft red clay bricks in a raked process. Additionally, tall bamboo plants cover the courtyard, acting as a screen.
Located in Perth, Australia, Veiled House features a striking blend of old and new, designed by JUO in 2019. Originally a 1908 worker’s cottage, the designers aimed to celebrate its historic character while creating a modern family home.
The Q8 Residence, located in Québec, Canada, was designed by MRDK | Ménard Dworkind architecture & design in 2024. Nestled at the base of a hill within Mont Tremblant’s Quartier 8 development, this contemporary house integrates with its natural, wooded surroundings.
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