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Longwood ADU by Patrick TIGHE Architecture

Contemporary glass-walled home with sleek wooden facade, illuminated pool, and lush greenery.

The Longwood ADU exemplifies innovative residential design, merging functionality with aesthetic allure. Designed by Patrick TIGHE Architecture, the dwelling reimagines urban living in Los Angeles, CA, with a distinctive open plan, soaring cedar-clad ceilings, and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions. The 1,200 sq ft space features polished concrete floors and a sliding glass wall, creating a harmonious link to the surrounding environment and offering a tranquil retreat from city life.

Corfu House Merges Modern Design with Corfu’s Natural Landscape

An airy, modern interior with panoramic lake and mountain views through expansive windows.

Corfu House on the Greek island of Corfu underwent interior design refinement in 2023 by Georgios Apostolopoulos. Initially imagined by Tony Wynbourne and a local architect, the property’s design was further developed in collaboration with Apostolopoulos to blend contemporary design with the surrounding landscape.

The house, oriented along an east-west axis, features unobstructed views of the sea, with exterior stone walls and minimalist interiors that highlight panoramic vistas and embrace the natural environment.

Casa Xecua by Yemail Arquitectura

A distinctive wooden cabin elevated on stilts, with a covered porch and large windows against a cloudy sky.

Casa Xecua in Guasca, Colombia, was designed in 2022 by Yemail Arquitectura. The wooden cabin features an orthogonal volume oriented toward distant views, with living spaces extending over an outdoor deck. Constructed with tecumani pine and annealed clay roof tiles, the cabin reflects a primitive aesthetic and houses bedrooms that end in boxes for privacy.

The Oeiras House by OODA

Rustic wooden beams and large windows overlook a lush outdoor garden scene.

The Oeiras House is a residence in Lisbon, Portugal, designed by the architecture studio OODA in 2024. The project was shaped by the size of the site and existing natural elements, ensuring a seamless connection between the interior and the surrounding environment. A rationalistic geometry is employed, emphasising the architectural and environmental values.

Huho’s Extension Reveals Refined Interior Design For Outdoor-Inspired Living

Modern glass pavilion with timber decking, landscaped garden, and minimalist furniture.

Presenting Huho’s Extension in Plombières, Belgium, conceptualized by Crahayjamaigne Architectes, this house addition interlaces effortlessly with its backdrop, providing a transformative journey for its residents. This project features a connection to the garden, the usage of a central kitchen and a complementary renovation of the existing home for reimagined living.

Palissade by naturehumaine [architecture+design]

FeaturedModern, two-story home with angled roof, glass walls, and exterior balcony overlooking trees.

Architecture studio naturehumaine has completed an intentionally opaque masonry-walled house in Austin, Canada, featuring a skylight and large windows that were strategically positioned to increase natural daylight within the interior. Palissade, which was designed and finished in 2024, has a gabled roof with a skylight illuminating its airy interiors, decorated with tactile materials and textures.

Gruyere ‘Hilltop Hood’ by Rachcoff Vella

FeaturedA modern, minimalist building with clean lines, large windows, and surrounded by a lush green lawn.

Rachcoff Vella Architecture has designed Gruyere ‘Hilltop Hood’, a farmhouse in Melbourne’s Yarra Valley. The house is perched atop a hill, offering panoramic views and featuring a cantilevered pitched roof. Its design integrates seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, utilizing materials like handmade bricks and Colorbond cladding. The layout includes three distinct building wings, framing a protected courtyard.

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