Welcome to Shenzhen Lakeside Villa, a 6-story townhouse located in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China.
This stylish townhouse is surrounded by lush lakes and dense forests and offers breathtaking views of the Shenzhen Bay and the South China Sea. Ace Design has ingeniously crafted this property with an eclectic design style, mixing both Eastern and Western elements to create a vibrant and harmonious atmosphere. Discover the beauty of this villa which houses a butterfly art installation, a folding screen with a crane pattern, and a retro-style rest area – all of which add to the charm of the space.
This Playter Estates Reinvention – a full renovation and two-story addition to a two-story house located in the Playter Estates neighborhood of Toronto, Canada – is a stunning example of Asquith Architecture’s design vision.
With the goal of providing more light, space, and a modern twist to the 100+-year-old house, Asquith Architecture designed a bright and colorful living space that perfectly combines modern design with a traditional feel. The addition of a large deck, floor-to-ceiling windows, and vibrant kitchen and bathroom spaces give this home a unique look that is sure to stand out in the vibrant city of Toronto.
Mountain Brow Living, a two-story house located in Hamilton, Canada, is an example of contemporary architecture and interior design at its best. Designed by SMPL Design Studio in 2019, this 3600 sq.ft. (3358 sq.m.) project on the escarpment of the Hamilton East Mountain has been inspired by the clean lines of Scandinavian design.
Welcome to Casa Pilará, a two-story residence located in a country club a few minutes from Pilar, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Designed by Besonías Almeida Arquitectos in 2021 and built on an irregularly shaped corner lot with a gentle elevation, this concrete residence offers a unique blend of classic typology and complex spatiality.
Its outdoor spaces, planted with young species of catalpas and maples, are designed to create a landscape in total harmony with the natural landscape of the pampas plains.
Weirs Lane is a 8,500 sq.ft. one of a kind residence modern home located in Millgrove, Hamilton, Canada. Designed by SMPL Design Studio and built by DB Custom Homes, this house was heavily inspired by Mies Van Der Rohe’s style.
The simple box on box design encased in glass, white ACM panels, and shou sugi ban charred wood siding creates a monochromatic palette that stands out with the snow covered landscape, but also during peak summer months with greenery surrounding the home on this 6 acre lot. With a 10,000 sq.ft. green roof, a 36 kilowatt solar array, a super insulated building envelope assembly complete with triple pane windows, and climate controlled via the geothermal heating + cooling system, this house is a masterpiece.
Located in the modernist city of Brasília, Brazil, FAZE Apartment is an inspiring home designed by Mosaico Arquitetos in 2020.
The focus of the renovation was the reconfiguration of the social areas, in order to improve the relationship between the different spaces and equate the transition between them. Structural elements such as concrete, wood, glass and white marble were kept apparent, while a wood finish divides the spaces with several sliding doors. Furthermore, the woodwork was done in glossy white lacquer, leaving the spaces wider and clearer to show the original decoration pieces of the residents.
Worrell Yeung’sNorth Salem Farm project is a modern real estate barn house located in Westchester, New York.
Designed to be thoughtfully integrated into the agrarian landscape of Westchester County, the family home is a collection of new and existing buildings, gathered at the narrow, northwest side of an 8.7 acre triangular lot. The project, which was completed in 2022, showcases Worrell Yeung’s interest in expressing architectural volume through a simplification of the elements while echoing and updating the agrarian vernacular.
Discover the Laurelhurst Contemporary, a single-family residence located in Seattle, Washington and designed by Paul Moon Design in 2022.
This property boasts an unpretentious, quiet, and comfortable atmosphere, blending traditional proportions with modern elements. Its exterior palette is understated, yet textural and offers a connection to the lake and the neighborhood. Further into the site, terraced gardens transition from the street to the lake and invite pauses at each level. Inside, the home is light and airy, with white walls and black-gridded windows, while the homeowner’s art collections create a unique atmosphere. The general contractor admired the design team’s insistence on quality control throughout construction.
