DP Arquitectos‘ Casa Na Romeira in Santarém, Portugal, is a captivating house that seamlessly blends into its natural surroundings. Designed in 2023, this residential project aims to model the very place it occupies on the periphery of Romeira. By embracing the existing landscape, the design creates a humanized and concrete living space, structuring it with meaning and purpose to provide a visually compelling reference point within the urban and rural context.
Designed by AD+Studio, the Rotating house in Da Nang, Vietnam, is a captivating residential project that blends contemporary architecture with traditional Vietnamese influences. This family home, completed in 2022, prioritizes the development and privacy of its occupants, a couple and their two children. The unique 45-degree rotation of the building enhances the depth and airflow, creating an unexpected yet harmonious living experience.
Architect Vihar S Fadia‘s masterful creation, the Empyrean Villa in Ranip, India, is a testament to the fusion of modern design and functional elegance. This luxurious three-story bungalow, set on a 4000-square-foot plot, showcases a seamless blend of contemporary elements and sophisticated living, catering to the client’s desires for both opulence and practicality. From the captivating exterior with dark grey textures and Italian stone cladding to the grandeur of the double-height dining area and the serene integration of nature, this residence embodies the epitome of luxury living.
Noesis Architecture & Design‘s compact two-story house, KDH2, located in Okayama, Japan, embodies the Japanese concept of “Ma,” seamlessly blending space and moments. This family home, designed in 2020, explores the relationship between the private and public realms, creating a captivating connectivity that extends beyond the walls.
The AT2 House, designed by Architekten in Tumbaco, Ecuador, is a stunning family-centric residence that reflects the culmination of its owners’ successful lives. This 2022 project, situated in the suburban context of Quito’s eastern valleys, boasts a progressive permeability that seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces. With its elegant and reserved façade, the AT2 House showcases a balanced interplay of materiality, light, and fluid programming, creating a perfect framework for living and enjoying.
The Forest Retreat, designed by Kariouk Architects in 2021, is a captivating family home nestled in the vast expanse of rural Ontario, Canada. This 100-acre property, with its diverse landscape of forests, wetlands, and meadows, provided the perfect canvas for a contemporary, yet warm and inviting, retreat. The clients, who live abroad, sought a Canadian homestead that would immerse their large, young family in the Ontario landscape they cherish.
Situated in the picturesque town of Tumbaco, Ecuador, Casa Cangahua is a captivating residential project designed by the renowned architectural firm Diez+Muller. This single-family house, completed in 2021, seamlessly blends into its natural surroundings, with its concrete walls and sculpted brick volume reflecting the nearby mountain range. The design philosophy emphasizes a journey of discovery, where the house reveals itself gradually to the user, creating a sense of intrigue and wonder.
Designed by the renowned ED | DE Arquitectura, the Ylja House in Grimsnes, Iceland, offers a serene sanctuary for a Mexican-Icelandic family seeking warmth and connection with nature. This single-story residence with a mezzanine blends seamlessly into its surroundings, featuring a curated neutral palette and strategic glazing to maximize captivating views of the lake and ever-changing fields. Crafted with a deep respect for the natural environment, the house symbolizes the unity between family and nature, embodying the Icelandic word for ‘warmth’.
