In Tangerang, Indonesia, STUDIÉ‘s DJ House stands as a testament to innovative design in a tropical climate. Completed in 2021, this renovation project masterfully combines functionality with style. It features a unique façade that filters light and a distinct turntable-like structure, mirroring the occupant’s name.
The house, predominantly using brick, creates an inviting space for a young family, overcoming construction challenges and pandemic-related delays with cost-effective solutions.
Casa l’Abril, located in Santa Maria de Palautordera near Barcelona, is a modern masterpiece by designer Rob Dubois. Designed in 2023, this single-story house harmonizes with its environment, featuring courtyards that extend the living spaces outdoors.
With its thoughtful layout around private and communal areas, Casa l’Abril combines functionality with a tranquil Mediterranean aesthetic, making it an ideal blend of comfort and style.
In Kisarazu, Japan, House for G by Kurosawa Kawara-Ten artfully merges contemporary design with a lush suburban setting. Designed for an elderly couple, this weekend house sits on a steep slope, blending seamlessly with nature. Additionally, the home boasts minimal environmental impact and stunning Tokyo Bay views.
Emphasizing sustainability, it utilizes locally sourced wood affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, ‘House for G’ provides a serene retreat near Tokyo, showcasing a harmonious balance between modern living and the natural world.
Explore By the Sea, a 2023 beach house masterpiece by Habitat Studio Architects, nestled on Currumbin Beach, Gold Coast, Australia. This home seamlessly fuses design with its coastal surroundings. Featuring a facade of white weatherboards and battens, it combines modern elegance with essential sun protection.
Furthermore, inspired by the coastal landscape, the materials add depth and resonate with the area’s natural beauty. Inside, the tranquil courtyard offers a serene retreat, while the east-facing design presents stunning sea views, ensuring each day starts with nature’s magnificent display.
Discover the Livingston Manor House, a serene retreat nestled in the West Catskills, just two hours northwest of New York City. Designed by Marc Thorpe for a Brooklyn-based graphic designer and his family, this modern, Scandinavian-inspired haven epitomizes rural escape.
Its defining feature is a striking, deep triangulated cantilevered roofline, elegantly floating above a wrapping deck. Embracing passive design, the house not only stands out for its aesthetic appeal but also for its commitment to ecological sustainability.
In 2022, Arkham Projects unveiled Casa Mulix, a contemporary retreat in the lively city of Mérida, Mexico. This house offers a serene escape, engaging guests with nature at every turn.
Its striking facade features a dominant volume that offers both expansive views and the option for privacy. By day, it stands as a monumental block; by night, it transforms into a glowing lantern, leaving a lasting impression of peace and solitude.
In the lush outskirts of León, Spain, the “House In the Forest” stands as a stunning example of design harmony with nature. Rodrigo Nuñez Arquitectos, in 2019, envisioned a home that not only sits beside the forest but becomes one with it.
This residence blurs the lines between the wild woods and suburban life, with spaces designed for human habitation, natural growth, and a blend of both. Utilizing the land’s natural slope, the house integrates terraced levels where brick and wood echo the forest’s vertical pines and horizontal clay soil, creating a seamless flow between indoors and out.
Welcome to Outdoor Edge Living, a breathtaking fusion of traditional Cycladic architecture and modern luxury set against the azure backdrop of the Aegean Sea. Taka + Partners have masterfully designed this boutique hotel located in Íos, Greece, where the historic charm of the island’s picturesque village meets the serene expanse of Mylopotas beach.
Featuring twelve exquisite suites, each with private courtyards and pools, the project offers an unparalleled sanctuary where every detail, from the cobblestone walkways to the Naxos marble interiors, echoes the island’s storied heritage and natural splendor.
