In Porto’s bustling streets, just off Avenida da Boavista, lies the House in Boavista. This concrete architectural wonder, designed by Topos Atelier de Arquitectura in 2022, combines privacy and openness in a striking balance.
The ground floor hosts vibrant social spaces, extending towards a lush garden. Featuring a hidden kitchen passage, double-height ceilings in the living room, and windows framing nature, this house is a testament to modern design and seamless indoor-outdoor living in Portugal.
Villa ABK, designed by MMA Projects in Dubai, UAE, emerges as a beacon of modern luxury. Set in the elite Pearl Jumeirah Island, this 4,000 square-meter (43,055 square feet) villa represents a fusion of architectural innovation and lavish living. Its design accentuates the interplay of light and shadow, creating spaces that are both open and intimate.
With its waterfront location and contemporary style, Villa ABK stands as a unique edifice, featuring luxurious materials, ingenious lighting, and bespoke amenities that epitomize the pinnacle of luxury design in 2023.
In the verdant embrace of Hungary’s countryside, the CLT House emerges as a modern architectural marvel, harmoniously intertwined with nature. Crafted by the Hello Wood Team in 2023, this home isn’t merely a dwelling—it’s an embodiment of design and tranquility.
With its green rooftop merging into the landscape and a sprawling 135 square-meter terrace, the CLT House offers a dialogue between comfort and the great outdoors, showcasing sustainable design through its cross-laminated timber structure and the striking yakisugi-treated facade.
Discover the Palmer Apartment, a modernist home in Manhattan’s heart, crafted by Fernando Fisbein.
This pied-à-terre, spanning 1,350 square feet (125.42 square meters), offers a tranquil escape with its open, airy interiors and seamless integration of social spaces, illuminated by both natural and bespoke lighting. It’s a New York sanctuary where every detail, from the white oak floors to the Crema Marfil marble, echoes luxury and harmony.
The Villa in Chonan, crafted by Tapo Tomioka Architectural Planning Office in 2022, offers a serene getaway in Japan’s Boso Peninsula. This one-story villa, surrounded by forests, features a spacious outdoor living area and a pool.
Designed for a Tokyo family’s weekend retreat, it seamlessly blends indoor comfort with natural beauty, perfect for hosting and relaxation.
D11, a duplex renovation by SOG Design in Barcelona’s historic “finca regia,” blends urban and country living. Completed in 2021, the project involved reorganizing the layout, structural rehabilitation, and enhancing facade and gardens.
The renovation creates a multifunctional, open-plan space with a focus on privacy and sustainability, offering a unique blend of city living and country house charm.
In Tangerang, Indonesia, STUDIÉ‘s DJ House stands as a testament to innovative design in a tropical climate. Completed in 2021, this renovation project masterfully combines functionality with style. It features a unique façade that filters light and a distinct turntable-like structure, mirroring the occupant’s name.
The house, predominantly using brick, creates an inviting space for a young family, overcoming construction challenges and pandemic-related delays with cost-effective solutions.
Casa l’Abril, located in Santa Maria de Palautordera near Barcelona, is a modern masterpiece by designer Rob Dubois. Designed in 2023, this single-story house harmonizes with its environment, featuring courtyards that extend the living spaces outdoors.
With its thoughtful layout around private and communal areas, Casa l’Abril combines functionality with a tranquil Mediterranean aesthetic, making it an ideal blend of comfort and style.
