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House 37: Blending Tradition and Modernity

FeaturedHouse 37: Blending Tradition and Modernity

House 37 by Izen Architecture, a 2021 modern brick house in Toronto, seamlessly integrates urban living with nature. It features an impressive 37-foot-tall window that highlights a majestic tree, merging indoor comfort with outdoor beauty. This home, redesigned for a young family, combines oversized glazing and innovative light solutions, creating a spacious, nature-connected living space.

Santa Cruz Overlook: A Coastal Retreat by Walker Warner

FeaturedSanta Cruz Overlook: A Coastal Retreat by Walker Warner

Explore the Santa Cruz Overlook, a Walker Warner-designed weekend retreat in California. Blending into the Pacific coastline with a muted palette and native plants, this beach-style home offers stunning ocean views. Inside, its nautical design features exposed rafters and a fresh white and sea blue palette, complete with whimsical touches and surfboard storage for beach adventures.

Davenport: Breckenridge’s Modern Mountain Elegance

Davenport: Breckenridge’s Modern Mountain Elegance

Explore the Davenport, a luxurious mountain house in Breckenridge, United States, masterfully designed by Zane Levin in 2019. Showcasing a contemporary luxury style, this property epitomizes elegance amidst the serene beauty of the mountains.

Step inside to discover how Levin’s innovative design merges modern sophistication with the natural charm of its high-altitude setting.

Casa Bunker: Brutalism Meets Nature in Mexico

Casa Bunker: Brutalism Meets Nature in Mexico

Casa Bunker is a striking architectural gem nestled in Veracruz, Mexico. Designed in 2021 by Tannia Barreto, this house merges the robustness of brutalist architecture with modernist elegance.

Surrounded by verdant tropical landscapes, Casa Bunker stands as a contemporary sanctuary, offering a unique fusion of serene living and natural splendor. Its open terraces and water features integrate seamlessly into the environment, creating a sensory retreat that celebrates the union of human design and nature’s beauty.

Chelsea Brut: The Modernist Rebirth of a Brutalist Townhouse

Chelsea Brut: The Modernist Rebirth of a Brutalist Townhouse

Discover “Chelsea Brut” in London, a breathtaking revival of a brutalist townhouse by Pricegore. This modernist gem, nestled in the historic Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, seamlessly blends its Victorian roots with contemporary family living. Pricegore‘s ingenious use of space, complemented by raw materials and lush gardens, redefines the townhouse while enhancing its thermal efficiency and energy sustainability.

With a nod to mid-century Brazilian architecture, Chelsea Brut stands as a testament to the timeless appeal of thoughtfully conserved modernist design.

Villa Austevoll: Saunders Architecture’s Coastal Haven

Villa Austevoll: Saunders Architecture’s Coastal Haven

Villa Austevoll, a masterpiece by Saunders Architecture is nestled in the captivating archipelago of Austevoll, Vestland, Norway.

This innovative cabin, designed in 2020, redefines the concept of shelter in Norway’s challenging coastal climate. With its unique cross-like design, elevated above the landscape to embrace the panoramic views, Villa Austevoll merges a modern, sculptural aesthetic with the functional demands of a year-round family retreat. Here, contemporary architecture meets the rugged beauty of Selbjørn Island, creating a serene haven that celebrates the fusion of natural splendor and architectural brilliance.