Designed by G22 Projects, the Tiers am Rosengarten House in Tiers, Italy, is a private apartment that showcases the beauty of natural materials. This 2023 project features a masterful use of larch wood, with the upper kitchen cabinets being particularly noteworthy. Crafted from toned larch strips and gently brushed, they offer a unique aesthetic experience that seamlessly blends the apartment’s interior with the surrounding natural landscape.
Designed by 1001 Giving Living in 2024, the Mountain Forest house in New Taipei, Taiwan showcases a harmonious blend of modern architecture and natural elements. Featuring extensive spatial expansion, solid lines, and a seamless integration of interior and exterior, this residential project exemplifies the designer’s expertise in creating functional yet visually captivating living spaces.
Gardiner Architects‘ latest residential masterpiece, Heather’s House, is a sustainable farmhouse nestled in Birregurra, Australia. This 2023 project reimagines rural living by balancing modern comforts, flexibility, and off-grid living with a design that seamlessly integrates the surrounding farmland and native vegetation. Heather’s vision of family support, environmental stewardship, and pragmatic functionality has been meticulously brought to life in this innovative Australian house.
Domaine de Gory, a striking retreat designed by TAUTEM Architecture, emerges in the picturesque Haute-Loire region of France. This eco-responsible project seamlessly blends local craftsmanship with a modern approach, offering guests the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in nature. The transformation of a historic sheepfold into a cozy holiday cottage, coupled with the construction of a new wooden chalet, showcases TAUTEM’s commitment to sustainable design and preserving the essence of the landscape.
Designed for a young couple in Londrina, Brazil, the Praia Apartment by Ser Arquitetos is a 181 m² apartment that showcases a harmonious blend of modern and beach-inspired elements. The project maintained the original layout while creating a comfortable, cozy environment through the use of neutral tones, natural materials, and carefully curated furnishings. With a spacious social area, three suites, and a service area, this apartment offers a welcoming and versatile living space that reflects its residents’ desire for a truly inviting home.
The First-Hand House, a 120 sq.m. apartment in Bandra West, Mumbai, India, showcases the exceptional design work of DOT. This north-south facing apartment was meticulously planned to establish a spatial continuum, allowing natural light to flood every corner. Featuring a two-bay layout with a central passage, the apartment seamlessly connects the living areas facing the sea to the utility and guest spaces. The use of only two carefully-crafted materials creates a sense of openness and seamlessness, while the varying ceiling heights and softened edges provide a calming, sensorial experience.
Tucked away in the lush Tapalpa highlands of Mexico, the captivating 28.0855 house by Van Van Atelier seamlessly blends traditional Mexican and Japanese design elements. This multifunctional retreat offers a serene oasis of rest and contemplation, where inhabitants experience a direct connection with nature and water. Featuring a harmonious interplay of stone walls, curved accents, and tranquil water features, the project showcases a thoughtful, sustainable approach that honors its picturesque surroundings.
Designed by the innovative Atelier Design N Domain, the K House in Alibag, India showcases a captivating transformation of a traditional family home into a modern, tropical-inspired masterpiece. This contemporary residential project seamlessly blends the original structure with a new, open-plan design that prioritizes natural light, ventilation, and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
Situated in a lush, tropical village on the outskirts of Bombay, the K House exemplifies the studio’s commitment to sustainable design practices and a sensitive approach to integrating the new with the existing.
