Designed by acclaimed Whipple Russell Architects, the Benedict Canyon house in Beverly Hills, California, showcases a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living spaces. Originally envisioned for a sports enthusiast, this modern home has evolved to cater to the needs of its new owners, while preserving the original architectural vision. From the dramatic double-height foyer to the expansive glass walls that blur the line between indoors and out, this 2023 project exemplifies the epitome of resort-style living in the heart of the California hills.
The Ranch Mine, a renowned architecture firm, has recently unveiled their latest masterpiece, “Charmed,” a stunning 2-story, multigenerational contemporary family home in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix, United States. This project, designed in 2024, showcases the firm’s exceptional ability to transform a client’s vision into a reality, even when the request involves a surprise for the homeowner’s wife. The result is a harmonious blend of modern design elements, including black brick volumes, pocketing glass doors, and a white stucco box second floor, perfectly tailored to the family’s personalities and lifestyle.
DP Arquitectos‘ Casa Na Romeira in Santarém, Portugal, is a captivating house that seamlessly blends into its natural surroundings. Designed in 2023, this residential project aims to model the very place it occupies on the periphery of Romeira. By embracing the existing landscape, the design creates a humanized and concrete living space, structuring it with meaning and purpose to provide a visually compelling reference point within the urban and rural context.
Designed by AD+Studio, the Rotating house in Da Nang, Vietnam, is a captivating residential project that blends contemporary architecture with traditional Vietnamese influences. This family home, completed in 2022, prioritizes the development and privacy of its occupants, a couple and their two children. The unique 45-degree rotation of the building enhances the depth and airflow, creating an unexpected yet harmonious living experience.
Architect Vihar S Fadia‘s masterful creation, the Empyrean Villa in Ranip, India, is a testament to the fusion of modern design and functional elegance. This luxurious three-story bungalow, set on a 4000-square-foot plot, showcases a seamless blend of contemporary elements and sophisticated living, catering to the client’s desires for both opulence and practicality. From the captivating exterior with dark grey textures and Italian stone cladding to the grandeur of the double-height dining area and the serene integration of nature, this residence embodies the epitome of luxury living.
Noesis Architecture & Design‘s compact two-story house, KDH2, located in Okayama, Japan, embodies the Japanese concept of “Ma,” seamlessly blending space and moments. This family home, designed in 2020, explores the relationship between the private and public realms, creating a captivating connectivity that extends beyond the walls.
The Forest Retreat, designed by Kariouk Architects in 2021, is a captivating family home nestled in the vast expanse of rural Ontario, Canada. This 100-acre property, with its diverse landscape of forests, wetlands, and meadows, provided the perfect canvas for a contemporary, yet warm and inviting, retreat. The clients, who live abroad, sought a Canadian homestead that would immerse their large, young family in the Ontario landscape they cherish.
Situated in the picturesque town of Tumbaco, Ecuador, Casa Cangahua is a captivating residential project designed by the renowned architectural firm Diez+Muller. This single-family house, completed in 2021, seamlessly blends into its natural surroundings, with its concrete walls and sculpted brick volume reflecting the nearby mountain range. The design philosophy emphasizes a journey of discovery, where the house reveals itself gradually to the user, creating a sense of intrigue and wonder.
