Nestled in Phuoc Tinh, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam, Terra Villa is a house designed by NU Architecture & Design in 2024. Thoughtfully crafted, this modern retreat strikes a balance between rustic charm and contemporary comfort, embracing the homeowners’ desire for natural materials. The design incorporates an open layout that maximizes natural light and airflow while creating a safe child-friendly environment, enriched by the soothing simplicity of Wabi Sabi.
Set among the lush terrain of France, the H Project, envisioned by Margot Aurensan Architecte, enchants with its clean lines and grace. The building’s facade, made from charred timber, skillfully integrates with the densely forested backdrop. This deliberate selection does more than elevate the visual charm; it also guarantees that the residence harmonizes with its organic environment.
Hidden Villa is located in a park-like residential area in the Netherlands that’s been designed by Dutch studio i29, which features a house flooded with natural light. Large glass panels, integrated paving and built-in furniture are all included in the villa’s design, which integrates the interior with the surrounding garden.
Tornado House is a house located in Calle del Tornado, Barajas, Madrid, Spain. Designed by OOIIO Architecture, this domestic project is tailored to a family with two children. Architecture is simple and emphatic, as well as purely functional and practical, creating a contemporary building that protects and provides maximum comfort to its inhabitants.
Whidbey Puzzle Prefab is a house located in Island County, WA, United States, designed by Wittman Estes and completed in 2024. Defined by flexibility, the prototype showcases carbon-negative principles in a compact 600-square-foot structure.
Tyra House, located in Trinec, Czech Republic, is a house designed by Fiala Architects in 2023. The project transforms the landscape with a design that employs natural materials, seamless transitions between spaces and integrated wellness and recreation areas, all located close to the Moravian-Silesian Beskids. The interior design additionally features a striking six-metre chandelier shaped like a frozen waterfall and illuminated panels from renowned design house Swarovski.
Located in Fitzroy, Australia, King Bill is a house renovated by Austin Maynard Architects. The renovation involved a double story terrace house and its eastern garden, previously separate lots, now linked. Also respecting the heritage of the area, the designers chose to preserve the terrace facade and incorporate the existing trees into the design, enhancing the spaces for the residents’ family of four.
The Lumen House is a connection-focused pavilion by The Ranch Mine located in Cleveland, United States. Designed in 2024, it was envisioned as a modern interpretation of local barns, offering distinct spaces while balancing function and playfulness through low-maintenance materials. The design integrates a greenhouse and bar with an event hall, providing an architectural experience that emphasises connection to nature and to each other.
