The Suburban House, designed by Z3Z Architekci, is located in the suburbs of Warsaw, Poland. Completed in 2017, the property features two cuboidal volumes stacked on top of each other. The lower level is a white block, while the upper level has a wooden exterior.
The house incorporates unique elements such as curvilinear stairs connecting the basement to the upper floor. The design aims to create a comfortable living space amidst a heavily urbanized and varied architectural environment.
Atelier Ornelas has created a unique vacation home in Portugal that reflects both Scandinavian minimalism and innovative material use, cladding the exterior in Basalto stone. Tasked with creating a retreat by an investor, head architect André Ornelas Gonçalves chose a minimalist approach, with strategic wood-framed windows that foster a connection to the surroundings.
EnsO House in Mumbai, designed by S+PS Architects in 2023, incorporates a central spiral staircase, precast concrete panels, terrazzo inlay and vaulted ceilings. The house is wrapped around a double-height void featuring a bar counter, a raised seating area and a suspended cast glass bar overlooking a nearby park.
The upper-floor terrace contains a private pool, covered alfresco dining and a screening wall.
The White House is located in Warsaw, Poland. Designed by Z3Z Architekci, this single-family house features a striking white exterior. Its design demonstrates a modernist approach, characterized by geometric clarity and open internal spaces.
The New Middle School in Puos d’Alpago, Italy, designed by Facchinelli Daboit Saviane in 2024, centers on a “covered square” concept. The structure’s volume is suspended on four colored concrete nuclei, creating a civic centre and offering extracurricular functions. A tree-lined pedestrian axis runs through the building, while classrooms and laboratories alternate on two floors around the central square, providing visual permeability and a cohesive internal landscape. The design utilises advanced prefabrication technologies for its exposed concrete shell.
Eyrie House, designed by Matt Williams Architects, is a residence located on a steep slope at the top of Mount Rumney, Australia, completed in 2023. This house offers a stunning view over Pittwater and southeastern Tasmania.
The Casa Canal by Daiber & Aceituno Architects is a wooden house in Frutillar, Chile. Its design focuses on functionality, sustainability, and connecting with the rural landscape. The project features two main volumes, separated by a corridor, that distinctively divide the social and private areas. Key elements include a covered patio and an efficient rainwater-collecting roof.
Emphasising austerity and adaptability, the house embraces its surroundings while providing a versatile living space.
The Home for an Artist in Cesena, Italy, was designed by Piraccini + Potente Architettura in 2019. The rural-inspired house combines contemporary vision with traditional forms. The house reflects the client’s aesthetic sensibilities, blending technology and art for a harmonious living environment.
