Montalba Architects‘ latest residential design, the Carla Ridge Residence, is a captivating single-story house nestled in the hills of Beverly Hills, California. Offering unparalleled views of the surrounding landscape, this modern home seamlessly blends interior and exterior spaces through a series of interconnected courtyards, creating moments of tranquility and environmental reprieve. Featuring a layered material palette and clean, contemporary lines, the Carla Ridge Residence exemplifies the pinnacle of West Coast residential architecture.
Studio Anna Jach‘s House with an Eye in Zurich is an exceptional renovation project that blends sustainable construction, energy-efficient solutions, and innovative design.
Commissioned by a small family, this Swiss architectural marvel features an interactive pine wood facade with dynamic shutters that control natural light. The rear facade further captivates with a programmed 3D shadow relief, creating a mesmerizing interplay between the building and its surroundings.
Showcasing a harmonious blend of contemporary design and timeless elegance, Casa Figueira is a remarkable residential project nestled in the picturesque suburb of Rose Bay, Australia. Designed by the renowned architecture firm buckandsimple in 2020, this exquisite house seamlessly integrates with its surrounding landscape, centered around a century-old heritage-protected fig tree.
Featuring a meticulously crafted open-air living space and a thoughtful balance of robust materials, Casa Figueira exemplifies the pinnacle of modern Australian architecture.
In Toronto’s leafy neighborhoods, a modern marvel stands in contrast to the surrounding faux-historical homes. Shift House, designed by renowned architecture firm Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, is a striking two-story residence that celebrates the interplay of interior and exterior spaces. Featuring a bold, stepped façade with contrasting charcoal and warm cedar cladding, the 300-square-meter home offers its occupants a meaningful connection to the outdoors through strategic spatial arrangements, ample glazing, and thoughtful landscaping.
A contemporary interpretation of the traditional A-frame cabin, Bunkie on the Hill serves as a quiet haven in the trees for a family-oriented client in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. Designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design in 2022, this compact house offers framed views of the surrounding forest and the lake below, inviting natural light and creating dramatic shadows.
Located in Austin, Texas, the Water’s Edge Residence, designed by A Parallel Architecture in 2021, is a house that defies the typical lakeside development formula. With a focus on value, durability, and experience, this project offers a refreshing alternative to the grandeur and ostentation often found in the region’s high-end properties.
Situated on the shores of Lake Austin, the home celebrates connectivity to the water and provides flexible public spaces for the owners’ charitable endeavors.
Designed by the award-winning firm A Parallel Architecture, the Rollingwood Residence in Rollingwood, Texas, USA, is a stunning example of contemporary residential architecture. This single-family house, built in 2021, seamlessly blends the client’s desire for a cozy, family-oriented sanctuary with a focus on sustainable and resilient design.
Set within a rolling grove of Oaks in New York, NY, United States, the Clearwater house designed by Martin Architects in 2021 showcases a stunning blend of modern and rustic elements. This 1970s-inspired residence has been meticulously updated, featuring two contemporary flat-roofed dormers that create a double-story space with a new mezzanine bedroom and bath overlooking the serene estuary leading to Gardiners Bay.
