Elm Seed House, a modern adaptation of a 1920s Californian Bungalow in the inner north of Melbourne, Australia, is a project designed by Architektura in 2023. Respectful of the home’s heritage, the redesign sought to retain, reinstate, and celebrate the property’s period elements while thoroughly modernizing the interior and creating a warm, inviting, and functional rear extension for a growing professional family.
Situated in the picturesque Muskoka District Municipality of Ontario, Canada, the Six Mile Lake Cottage by BLDG Workshop showcases a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living.
Designed in 2024, this stunning single-family home embraces the serene beauty of the Georgian Bay landscape, blurring the line between the built environment and the natural surroundings. With a focus on connecting the cottage to the undulating shoreline, the design aims to remove any sense of division, allowing the tranquility of the lakeside setting to permeate the interior spaces.
Designed by Dannien Roller Architekten + Partner, the Sofie Haug Children’s Day-Care Centre in Tübingen, Germany, is a contemporary architectural marvel that seamlessly blends with its enchanting woodland surroundings. This two-storey hybrid-timber nursery, built in 2022, features a striking façade of charred spruce and bright, glazed teal spruce, creating an alluring mystic effect that captivates both children and visitors alike.
Agathom‘s contemporary Wasagathom House in Ontario, Canada, offers a fresh take on Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian design. This family home, nestled among towering spruce and birch trees, features an open yet private layout that seamlessly connects to its scenic surroundings. With a focus on sustainable materials and biophilic design, the WASAGATHOM House provides a tranquil refuge from the urban landscape.
Sundial House, a captivating residential design by SsD, offers a harmonious blend of contemporary aesthetics and energy-efficient functionality in Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea.
Crafted for a retired couple and their beloved dog, this compact yet versatile house maximizes its small footprint through strategic openings, triple-glazed windows, and natural ventilation, creating a comfortable and sustainable living environment. The pie-shaped sundeck seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, transforming with the seasons to enhance the homeowners’ well-being and quality of life.
Angá Arquitetura‘s Páteo House in Praia Guaecá, Brazil, is a renovated colonial-style house that blends traditional elements with a contemporary aesthetic. Designed in 2021, this practical and cozy house features an integrated layout, enhanced lighting, and a refreshed color palette that breathes new life into the original structure.
Angá Arquitetura‘s captivating Patropi House in Praia do Guaecá, Brazil, seamlessly blends contemporary design with the surrounding lush, tropical landscape. Crafted as a vacation rental, this house showcases a delicate balance of form and function, featuring a striking volume complemented by a thoughtful selection of materials and colors that harmonize with the Brazilian coastal setting.
Veronica Mimoun Studio‘s Sitges House in Spain offers a captivating blend of modern design and breathtaking coastal views. This 400 sqm residence, situated in the Can Girona urbanization, boasts 4 en-suite bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and service area, all seamlessly integrated with the surrounding golf course and sea views. The home’s Mortex paving and custom-designed elements, including a striking lobby with a Nani Marquina carpet, create a harmonious and visually appealing living space.