Nestled in Berlin, Germany, the Wooden House by the Lake is a house designed by Transstruktura – Architektur Stadt Objekt in 2024. This compact property features a geometric form accented by a structured wooden facade, and generous windows that frame views of the lake and surrounding trees, connecting indoor spaces with nature and providing passive solar heating in winter and external shade in summer.
Raum Loft is an apartment in Soho, London, United Kingdom, designed by WILLIAM TOZER Associates. The ceilings and walls of this flat feature exposed brickwork, timber and steel structure, with the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area complementing two bedrooms and showers. Within the loft, the design includes sculptural kitchen units and furniture that blends lighting into existing features, extending the view of storied London through the windows.
Kyanos Villa is a contemporary house located in Mykonos, Greece. Designed in 2023 by Mykonos Architects, the villa boasts a minimalist aesthetic, seamlessly intertwining traditional Mykonian architecture with modern elements.
The Weston Residence features carefully composed horizontal forms of wood and glass in a house by Specht Novak in Weston, United States. Designed in 2014, the home harmonises with its landscape near the Saugatuck River, where plant-covered roofs and expansive windows provide seamless connections to the outdoors.
In the heart of Valencia, Spain, Estudio Calma revitalised a dated 70s house into a contemporary sanctuary for modern family living. The 180m² project, designed in 2024, reimagines the home through refined materiality, prioritising oak wood and an elemental palette that transmits comfort and warmth.
The elegant transformation emphasises a seamless connection between the hall, living room, and open-plan kitchen, fostering a welcoming environment for socialisation and relaxation.
In the esteemed Monti district of Rome, Punto Zero has created Casa Urbana, a spacious apartment that infuses modernity with historical charm. Designed in 2024, this flat’s corner positioning ensures natural light flows abundantly, illuminating a modern aesthetic that beautifully highlights the character-filled frescoed ceilings. With a balance of simplicity and elegance, the interior exudes a cozy, personal retreat with bright, white spaces that reflect a clean, contemporary design approach.
Set into a ridge-top in Santa Fe, the Sangre de Cristo House epitomizes refined modern architecture. Conceptualized by Specht Novak in 2018, this house features two expansive board-formed concrete walls that fluidly connect the interior to the surrounding Santa Fe landscape. Designed with a narrow skylight, large expanses of glass and spacious floor plans, this house emphasizes a seamless integration with the outdoors while ensuring a cozy and private atmosphere inside.
In the heart of Spain, Son Llaneres is a contemporary holiday house designed in 2023 by Jaime Salvá. This cozy retreat creates a unique balance between a connection to nature and modern functionality, seamlessly harmonizing with its surrounding rustic landscape.