The team at Okkem Design updated a 1980s split-level house in Austin, Texas with a rustic design, featuring a grotto beneath the main structure. The Westlake Remodel House, completed in 2023, incorporates wood and concrete, bringing a modern yet natural feel to the interiors.
Wedge House, designed by Syncstudio, is located at Mt. Satsuki’s foothills in Ikeda City, Japan. Completed in 2024, this three-story residence features a wedge shape that minimizes load on retaining walls while maximising living space.
House in the Beskids by RS+ Robert Skitek is set in the scenic landscape of the Beskid Żywiecki Mountains, Poland. Designed in 2023, this house embraces a sloped terrain and a forest setting to maximize views. The structure features alternating single-pitch roofs across three segments, each visually and functionally distinct, optimizing both mountain and forest panoramas.
UK studio AR Design Studio has added a single-storey extension to a mid-century “Seventies House” in Winchester, UK. Designed to complement the home’s existing style, the extension features clean lines, minimalist decor, and extensive glazing for unobstructed garden views.
The Five Cove House by RHAD Architects is located on a Nova Scotia island, connected by a causeway. Designed in 2022, the 1,560-square-foot home, surrounded by five coves, replicates the under-stated typical seaside shed that has been split, pulled, flipped, and extended to create courtyards. The one-storey house was subdivided to present a main dwelling area with a kitchen, living, and dining space, as well as a guest suit, forming a “cottage within a cottage” for added seclusion.
Cote Architects highlights local climate-smart features throughout this concrete home in Huế, Vietnam. Designed in 2024, the PVT House comprises two stacked volumes arranged around a lush garden, easing natural lighting and ventilation. Passive cooling methods include open-air patios and a facade with adjustable glass doors, enhancing air circulation. This approach not only ensures comfort but also reduces energy use, resonating with the studio’s focus on environmentally friendly solutions.
Casa Petra is a retreat in Ceglie Messapica, Italy, designed by Alessia Angelini. It combines local architecture with contemporary design, featuring three renovated lamie and minimalist interiors. The retreat includes a raised terrace with a pool, outdoor kitchen, and Mediterranean garden, providing space for relaxation amidst a vineyard and olive grove.
NEW HOW architects designed a modern retreat in Hrubá Skála, Czech Republic, harmonizing with the Bohemian Paradise landscape. Completed in 2023, the weekend house balances traditional and contemporary elements. Set on a south-sloping plot, it mirrors the local architecture, offering panoramic views framed by the medieval Trosky castle ruins.
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