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Yamacha House: A Green Oasis in the Heart of Haskovo

Yamacha House: A Green Oasis in the Heart of Haskovo

Yamacha House, a single-family residence designed by I/O Architects, is located in Haskovo, Bulgaria, near one of the town parks.

This 2022 designed house, with its majestic green roof, blends naturally into its surroundings, while the wooden skeleton of the roof and oversized lamp dominate the interior spaces. The L-shaped structure is open to the park, with large-scale glazing, and closed to the street and town with a series of stone-clad and solid masonry planes, leaving only narrow gaps and the double-height entrance door.

House in Praia Grande: A Sustainable Haven in Portugal

House in Praia Grande: A Sustainable Haven in Portugal

Set in the Sintra-Cascais National Park near Praia Grande beach in Colares, Portugal, House in Praia Grande is the perfect blend of a built structure and nature. Designed by Atelier Data in 2022, the house takes advantage of the existing pine trees, sun orientation, and topography, resulting in a volumetric composition of different volumes and a central clearing with a water plane. The project also incorporates a set of ecological principles, such as the use of sustainable wood and natural materials, to ensure the longevity and quality of the solutions.

Halwina Hideaway: Embracing Tradition with a Modern Twist

Halwina Hideaway: Embracing Tradition with a Modern Twist

Halwina Hideaway is a wooden mountain hotel located in Vorarlberg, Austria, designed with modern elegance by Baumeister Jürgen Haller in 2021.

Nestled in a clearing surrounded by vast forests and mountains, Halwina was built with great sensitivity and according to old craftsmanship. Its traditional gable roof volume is intended to continue the proportions of the typical building form of the area, while its cladding and window openings break up its facade and make it more interesting.

The interior is a combination of classic Bregenzerwald architecture and modern touches, creating a cozy atmosphere for visitors.

Freiraum: Timeless Appeal & Natural Landscape Views

Freiraum: Timeless Appeal & Natural Landscape Views

Freiraum, a stunning mountain hotel in Mellau, Austria, designed by Baumeister Jürgen Haller in 2022, is breathtakingly beautiful. Located at the foot of the slope and near the village center of Mellau, it offers magnificent views of the local mountain Kanisfluh.

The four-story building, with 7 apartments and a hipped roof, is clad with a natural spruce facade and designed in passive house standard. Its interior spaces open up to the balcony and the natural landscape with their large window areas, creating a timeless and clear type of elements throughout the building.

Cavalcante House: A Minimalist Masterpiece in Brazil

Cavalcante House: A Minimalist Masterpiece in Brazil

Situated in the heart of Cavalcante, Brazil, the Cavalcante House is an exemplary example of minimalist single-story architecture. Designed in 2020 by Bloco Arquitetos, it is a testament to the creative solutions and sheer invention of the architects in overcoming the challenging conditions of the local climate, terrain, labour and budget.

The perimetral advance of the elevated concrete floor, the steel structure, the thin eucalyptus logs, the thermal roof slabs and the thick rammed earth walls, all work seamlessly together to create a home that is both functional and beautiful.

Bodrum Loft Hotel: Blending Man-Made with Natural

FeaturedBodrum Loft Hotel: Blending Man-Made with Natural

Designed by Tabanlioglu Architects in 2020, the Bodrum Loft Hotel in Bodrum, Turkey, is a summer resort project that blends the man-made to the natural in an inspirational way.

Taking inspiration from the way neighboring old towns connect to the land and its surroundings, the design uses locally sourced materials and seeks low maintenance, weathering aesthetically. With reference to the nature of the region, the angles of sun and winds, the project frames a building that responds to the climate and is integrated with the nature to welcome the sun and the breeze in a controlled attitude.

Berezowski House: A Stunning Residence in Brasilia

FeaturedBerezowski House: A Stunning Residence in Brasilia

Welcome to the Berezowski House, a stunning single-story residence designed by Bloco Arquitetos in 2022. Located in Brasilia, Brazil, this unique property embraces a brick design style and features an impressive pool occupying almost the entire boundary between the house and the yard.

The roof structure is fixed by 8 cast-in-place exposed concrete beams and includes linear skylights for natural light and/or ventilation. The direct connection between the front access and the social area is made through a 2-meter wide corridor-gallery that separates the intimate area from the service area, allowing for plenty of natural light and ventilation.

P12 Residence: A Modern and Zen Two-Story House in Bangkok

FeaturedP12 Residence: A Modern and Zen Two-Story House in Bangkok

Located in Bangkok, Thailand, the P12 Residence is a two-story house designed by Pongpat Architect in 2022.

Combining modern architecture and the Zen style, this house is designed to provide privacy and a green area in the center for the family to enjoy. The exterior has full of visual differences between the interior and the exterior and features two types of ventilation: Cross ventilation and Stack ventilation.

Inside, the house has clear spaces and double volumes creating a comfortable atmosphere. The key concept of the design is minimal style, simple elements, and respecting the environment.