Welcome to Ama House, a modern two-story residence located in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, California. Designed by XTEN Architecture in 2021, this award-winning residence is a sublime and spiritual retreat that blurs the lines between indoors and out, leveraging sustainable and biophilic design principles to create a dynamic tapestry of seamless layered environments.
Step into the home and be amazed by the art-filled space and contemporary design elements, all highlighted by the natural landscape and the site’s abundant, natural light. Discover artistically arranged vignettes, a curved masonry wall rising nearly 30 feet (9,14 m) along the length of the property, and a tribute to the late XTEN’s co-founder, Austin Kelly.
Welcome to Casa Lorena, an exquisite house located in the historic downtown of Mérida, Mexico. It has been designed by Workshop: Diseño y Construcción in 2021, combining traditional and modern elements.
The house was once a large property from the beginning of the 20th century, however, it was divided several times and now consists of only 4.5 meters front. Yet, it’s still full of history and charm, with Decauville beams brought from France, white quartz central island, blue pasta tiles coverings, wooden roof structure with Marseille clay tiles, exposed stones and a small pool. Casa Lorena is a perfect oasis of tranquility surrounded by nature and pastel colors, inviting us to take a journey to a simpler time.
FH Bregenzerwald is a modern mountain house located in the picturesque Bregenzerwald region of Austria. Designed by Architektur Schweighofer in 2020, the home is a perfect blend of regional construction methods and modern design.
Its remote location provides stunning views of the surrounding forest and the split-level design creates a unique three-dimensional living experience. Cozy and private bedrooms create a contrast with the open and outgoing kitchen, dining area and living room, while an impressive black steel furnace is the centerpiece of the living space.
DENTLY – the new dental clinic located in Bratislava, Slovakia, is part of the renowned SKY PARK project designed by the world-famous architect Zaha Hadid. Created with user-friendliness and comfort in mind, this modern clinic was designed in 2021 by AT26 Architects.
The clinic consists of two identical functional branches, connected by a reception desk, a small meeting room/office, and a generous waiting area. The calming elements such as an aquarium, plants, and a TV were placed in the space to make the experience for the clients less stressful. The interior design is corresponding to the original space with its curves and materials, such as concrete columns mirrored in big formats of concrete tiles. Wood as a natural material enhances the calming atmosphere, making DENTLY a relaxing and comfortable place to visit.
Perched on the Northern Peruvian Sea in Zorritos, Peru, Casamar Housing Complex is a beachfront real estate designed by Cuatro Cero Cuatro Arquitectura in 2022. This beach retreat was the dream of five friends who wanted a place to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, so they divided a parcel of land into five homogenous units, all 8 meters by 100 meters. The complex, known as Casa M1, is designed with complete privacy between each unit and utilizes thermodynamics to combat the equatorial climate. Natural light streams through overhead lights, while balconies draw cool air from the wide southwest void, making it an inviting and pleasant place to stay.
Introducing Chalet_A, an exquisitely renovated 3-seasons beach house located in Estrie, Canada near Montréal. Originally an A-frame cottage built in the 1950s, Matière Première Architecture and its construction company, Nu Drom, were tasked with bringing this historic structure into the 21st century.
Described as a cozy, intimate experience, the design embraces lighter tones of white and sage, along with casual furnishings, to create a relaxed atmosphere. Local, sustainable materials were used to promote controlled aging of the cabin, while an ecological approach was taken to protect the natural landscape.
Experience the ultimate urban retreat in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota with the Silver Residence, designed by Strand Design.
This two-story retreat sits on a unique wooded lot and serves as a home for a growing family. The urban design style is evident in the rich and sophisticated materials used, including standing seam steel, iridescent brick, poured concrete panels, and natural cedar. The home seamlessly blends rectangular massings, creating a breathtaking visual appeal.
La Escocesa is a modern guest house located on 25 de Mayo, Argentina and designed by Dub I Diseño & Sustentabilidad in 2022.
Situated in the flat plains of the ‘Pampas’ in the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, this house was built to be flexible and to support a family home. The house consists of four modules: a large kitchen/dining room; a two-bedroom module; a split-bathroom module; and a large multi-purpose space in the attic. Low or no maintenance materials were chosen for the building envelope, as well as environmental design strategies to require very little air conditioning throughout the year. The central patio serves as the nucleus of union of all the parts of the house, providing an outdoor distribution hall and a space for meeting and contemplation of the surrounding landscape.
