Designed by the renowned architecture firm SAOTA, the Flanders House in Belgium showcases a masterful blend of modern design and harmonious integration with its natural surroundings. This exquisite private residence features a striking exterior composed of solid cubes and interconnecting glazed voids, unified by a slender canopy that wraps around three sides to form outdoor terraces. The home’s cellular interior spaces open outwards, fostering an indoor-outdoor lifestyle that responds to the local climate.
Iván Bravo Arquitectos‘ Humo House in Futrono, Chile, is a captivating exercise in domestic dichotomies. This 2022 house, commissioned a decade ago, is the first time the clients, a couple who have never lived together, will share a roof.
Situated in a natural clearing by a lake, the 11m-cubed structure features a split-facade design that balances public and private spaces, blending seamlessly with its picturesque surroundings.
Bindloss Dawes, a renowned British architecture firm, has unveiled a remarkable transformation of the Old School House in Somerset, UK. This Grade-II listed property, originally built in 1864 as a local village school and later converted to a house, has been reimagined with a contemporary timber extension that seamlessly blends the building’s historic character with modern design.
The project, which was completed in close collaboration with Farrow & Ball color curator Joa Studholme and her husband Andrew, showcases Bindloss Dawes‘ dedication to craftsmanship and their ability to balance city and country sensibilities in their work.
Cadaval Estudio‘s recently completed Onze House in Spain showcases a masterful design that seamlessly integrates the project with its stunning coastal setting. This 2023 house, strategically positioned to frame the breathtaking Mediterranean views, employs a unique diagonal layout and a play of volumes to create a sequence of indoor and outdoor spaces that allow the inhabitant to feel immersed in the surrounding landscape while enjoying the comfort of a custom-built shelter.
The Villa Schlachtensee, designed by Cama in Berlin, Germany, is a stunning example of modern renovation and remodeling. This 1890 suburban villa has been extensively transformed, blending the charm of its original architecture with a light-filled, contemporary design.
The dilapidated addition was replaced with a modern extension, housing a spacious eat-in kitchen and a master bedroom above. The entire home has been modernized, with the floor plans partially reconfigured and the old roof truss replaced, ensuring quality living space throughout, including in the attic.
Collage Design Studio‘s Concrete Collage Office in Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand, exemplifies their pragmatic yet innovative approach to architecture. Confronted with spatial constraints and budgetary challenges, the designers embraced creative solutions, including a post-tension structure and the repurposing of concrete materials, to realize their vision for this three-story office building on an 82-square-meter plot.
Designed by Realrich Architecture Workshop, the Sarang Nest House in West Jakarta, Indonesia redefines the traditional house stereotype. Situated in the residential Taman Buana Permata complex, this 2022 project features a thoughtful, organic design that responds to its environment.
With a four-story layout, the 250 sqm house boasts a parking area, service quarters, and a central garden on the first floor, while the upper levels offer a range of living, sleeping, and outdoor spaces.
Realrich Architecture Workshop‘s Stupa House in Tangerang City, Indonesia, is a captivating blend of traditional Indonesian architecture and modern design. This 2022 residential project takes inspiration from the iconic stupa, a tapered traditional masonry temple, creating a serene oasis within the surrounding generic neighborhood.
The house features a striking castle-like form, with a focus on natural light and air circulation through a unique skylight system, offering a comfortable living experience in the hot, humid climate.
