OYO has renovated a home into the Dune House in Ghent, Belgium. Designed in 2021, the project includes a sustainable approach with a ground water heat pump and solar panels. Key features include a raised roof edge and sleek black-stained wooden planks. The half-embedded structure preserves the historical character while integrating modern comfort, providing an oasis with geothermal cooling and smart storage solutions.
Lansdowne Road is a house extension in the City of London, UK, designed by Mulroy Architects in 2020. The project increased the floor space by 25 percent in this family home. The design features a courtyard between a new rectangular extension and an original Victorian bay window. A frameless curved window creates more space, wrapping around the bay and focusing the new dining area. The first-floor addition includes a study and bathroom.
Brazilian designer Leandro Garcia has created an apartment with fluid and flexible spaces in Curitiba. Designed in 2023, the Cinza Apartment features a mix of textures and a gradient color scheme, utilizing Brazilian marble and ebonized oak carpentry. The interior combines vintage and contemporary pieces, including works by renowned designers like Jorge Zalszupin and Sergio Rodrigues.
Garden and Glass, a contemporary home designed on a narrow, trapezoid-shaped lot in Menlo Park, California, features two wings embracing a generous garden. The single-story pavilion hosts the master suite, while the two-story structure includes children’s rooms, a kitchen, and living spaces. Designed by Fergus Garber Architects in 2018, the property includes a built-in barbecue, bar, and bocci ball court.
Under the Star Game Reserve by Martin Cenek Architecture in Prague, Czech Republic, features three apartments set along the edge of a historic game reserve. Designed in 2022, it incorporates exposed concrete and natural oak veneer interiors, with outermost houses sporting hipped roofs.
The Ljubljana-based architectural studio Arhitektura has meticulously reimagined a cluttered post-war Slovenian suburban villa, creating a spacious penthouse for the environmentally conscious homeowner. Designed in 2024, the space features sleek cross-laminated timber elements and a grand winter garden with panoramic views of the green surroundings. The home’s design harmoniously balances privacy and scenic views, marking a significant transformation while respecting the building’s original structure.
Sustainably Spanish, a new Spanish Colonial by Fergus Garber Architects, is in Palo Alto, CA, USA. Designed in 2012, this house combines historic style with modern green technology. Its austere façade and courtyard design reflect a quiet sophistication, fitting seamlessly into its neighborhood.
Pátio do Meco, a Setúbal home designed in 2018 by Fábio Ferreira Neves, maintains its original identity by preserving its typical Mediterranean elements. The minimal exterior is designed as different volumes positioned according to privacy needs. A verandah connects the main home, where social activities take place, with the private rooms along the perimeter. For shade, the patio, which maintains its original scale, contains Mediterranean elements, such as a well and shading reeds.
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