Discover this stunning single-story house, Casa B+A, designed by the architectural firm Em Paralelo in 2022. Located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, this contemporary villa is built to perfection using a combination of concrete, stone and LED lighting. The perfect oasis for those seeking privacy, Casa B+A features a shielded pool in the back that is ideal for lounging and relaxation.
Vila Nova de Gaia is home to stunning beaches, restaurants and other attractions, making it the perfect destination for a staycation.
La Cadrée Perchée, designed by L’Empreinte Design Architecture in 2022, is a modern and sustainable house located in Morin-Heights, Canada.
This 8-room, 2,100-square-foot (195.1 m2) residence, nestled in a maple grove on the slopes of the scenic Laurentians mountains, creates the perfect balance between nature and modern living. With generous windows and a low-profile kitchen, the house offers sublime views of the surrounding forest and Lac Franc. The raw woodwork and concrete floors give the house an inviting, cozy atmosphere, and the two terraces offer an enhanced indoor-outdoor experience.
La Cadrée Perchée provides an ideal escape from city life, perfect for those seeking a connection with nature and a haven for relaxation.
Raintree House, a rental property located in Nosara, Costa Rica, is a one-of-a-kind example of contemporary design. Designed by Studio Saxe in 2022, the sanctuary was crafted with natural local materials and offers a unique experience of blending the architecture with its jungle surroundings.
With ocean views and a focus on well-being, the house offers a framed view of the ocean and sunset, as well as moments of contemplation that balance the roughness of nature with the benefits of modern comfort. Using bioclimatic principles, solar panels, and recycled water, Raintree House is a sustainable design that is both rooted in the past and looking to the future.
Explore the stunning Belle Meade, a single-family residence located in Miami, Florida. Designed by SDH Studio Architecture + Design in 2021, the modern residence is a perfect example of how to make the most of a narrow lot.
Step across the built-in pond to the front door and enter a living area with elevated ceilings and clerestory windows, immersing you in the beauty of nature. A warm paneled ceiling and limestone flooring echo the exterior coral stone walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows fill the bedrooms, main bathroom and hallways with natural light.
Discover the Cashew Tree House, a single-story house designed by Terra Capobianco and Galeria Arquitetos located in Ubatuba, Brazil.
This stunning property is nestled between light and shade from the cashew tree tops, allowing it to blend in with the natural beauty of its surroundings. With a design style that combines conventional systems with laminated eucalyptus wood structure, it also features a variety of passive design strategies that ensure environmental comfort for its users.
This luxurious residence is located in Praia Vermelha do Sul, a beach in Ubatuba that is known for its stunning views and sun-filled days.
Step into the modern beach house Cadboro Bay House located in Victoria, Australia, and be enchanted by the minimalistic design of this contemporary home. Designed by Falken Reynolds Interiors in 2021, this stunning beach house features an array of local and Canadian craftspeople, creating a unique atmosphere with its driftwood-inspired wood tones, concrete floors, marble and quartz surfaces, and decorative lighting from Vancouver manufacturers Bocci & And Light, and Edmonton based Tomnuk.
Every window maximizes the stunning views of the bay, while the board formed concrete stair guard, sloping angle, and glass guard on the top create a textured background with a patinaed steel handrail. Furthermore, light oak millwork, light hemlock ceilings, and red cedar siding all contribute to a calming effect. Cadboro Bay House is a one-of-a-kind beach house, perfect for an active lifestyle and a gallery for an extensive collection of modernist Canadian art.
Explore the Hickson Residence, a contemporary two-story house located in Saint-Lambert, Canada, designed in 2022 by MRDK. This stylish residence was renovated to fit the needs of a young family of four who wanted to make the most of their home.
MRDK brought sensibility to detail and nostalgia to the project while creating a convivial living space. Enjoy the sweeping staircase, the double height living room, and the bathed in natural light kitchen and dining room. Discover the hidden pantry and the Travertine and Rosso Levanto marble accents.
Located in Hangzhou, China, House in Longmen is a contemporary real estate project designed by The Design Institute of Landscape & Architecture China Academy of Art Co. in 2021.
Nestled in the outskirts of Longmen Ancient Town, the house is an example of how to balance economical construction and energy savings while embracing traditional and modern architecture. Local materials and craftsmanship have been used to respect the natural environment and create a connection with the local culture. Reinforced concrete frames and cedar roof frames are combined with local natural wood and stone to create a modern interior design that also reduces energy consumption.
With the possibility of future B&B operations in mind, House in Longmen is a project that seeks to revive the values of place and countryside through design and create comfortable and pleasant dwellings for the villagers.
