A Breathing Home, designed by St Design Studio and located in Taipei City, Taiwan, is a minimalist apartment that was renovated in 2022 to fit the needs of the young and dynamic lifestyle. This unique real estate property, surrounded by traditional Taiwanese rustic-stone-washed-finish monolithic exterior walls, encircling linear balconies, and situated in the subtropical climate of Taiwan, offers a comfortable inner environment and a flexible open space for its inhabitants.
The interior design features raw materials such as birch plywood for storage constructions, cement board for walls, and bare concrete surface for the pillars. The whole flooring is applied on the same light gray tiles, creating the sense of a single, big, continuous space without specific zoning. This allows the inhabitants to add their own vintage furniture, art, and plants without disrupting the minimalist aesthetic.
A Breathing Home is the perfect combination of traditional and modern elements, designed to satisfy a young lifestyle while preserving the charm of the traditional Taiwanese architecture.
Welcome to House that Opens up to the Sun, a beautiful passive house located in Malé Kyšice, Czech Republic. Designed by Stempel & Tesar Architekti in 2022, this building is a perfect example of sustainable architecture, as it uses renewable materials to keep the energy consumption to a minimum.
This house combines a contemporary design style with elements of traditional architecture, with exposed concrete blocks and wooden elements in both interior and exterior. Its location near the Křivoklát woods allows the building to open up to the sun and draw in its energy, reducing heating costs in the winter months. The building also knows how to keep from overheating, thanks to its overhanging roof and horizontal shading. In addition, a small pond optimizes the use of rainwater for the garden, and an insulated sandwich wall aids in the natural accumulation of warmth. With its sustainable approach to both water and air, this house provides a truly unique living experience.
Discover the H81 House in Praia Verde, a stunning residence designed by José Martinez Silva and located in Castro Marim, Portugal.
Perched at the edge of the Ria Formosa Nature Park and the Castro Marim Marshland Nature Reserve, the house is a testament to sustainable concrete design. With its two exposed concrete planes with pure lines, thermowood-treated wooden slats, and a sustainable cover consisting of a layer of native plants, the property offers a unique blend of nature and modern architecture. Large, south-facing openings make the most of the stunning views, while a concrete canopy and projected insulation keep the interior comfortable all year round.
59RUT is a row house located in Terrassa, Spain, designed by Vallribera Arquitectes in 2014. This modern home stands out with its narrow design style and its eco-friendly construction solutions.
59RUT offers a unique combination of energy efficiency and comfortable living. The house has a simple distribution in plan, with day use areas on the ground floor, night areas on the second floor, and a multi-purpose room on the third floor.
Terrassa is known for its industrial history and cultural heritage, making it an ideal place to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Casa Patios is a single-family house located in Mexico City, Mexico and designed by Ricardo Yslas Gamez Arquitectos in 2022.
This modern home is designed to preserve the 70-year-old guava tree that was transplanted from Morelia to Mexico City. Casa Patios features two volumes that join by a bridge, strategically designed courtyards and a floating wall that embraces the house. The main courtyard houses the guava tree and opens to the living room, dining room, and game room. The secondary courtyard was conceived as an outdoor dining room with direct communication to the kitchen. The private areas are located on the second level and are made up of large slabs and floating concrete elements.
With its interior-exterior integration and use of weather conditions, Casa Patios is the perfect modern home for Mexico City.
Welcome to Apartament in Wrocław, a luxurious apartment located in the heart of Wroclaw, Poland! Designed by Aldona Banasiuk, this 90 m2 (approx. 968 sq. ft.) property is situated on the highest storey of a building on an island surrounded by water.
Aldona focused on creating as much space for storage as she could, while also creating a spacious office that offers an amazing view of the Wroclaw skyline. The interior is decorated with art, paintings, and a glass collection of remarkable Polish designers from the 60s and 70s. The color palette is dominated by red, along with oaken veneer stained grey, slat wooden pannels on the ceiling, front finished with brushed metal, and precious materials like concrete and terazzo.
Hampton House is a two-story contemporary house located in Hampton, Australia. Built in 2018, the house was designed by Architecture Works as a light-filled family home that would accommodate a family of five and cater to entertaining.
The home has been Heritage listed, requiring the original Edwardian weatherboard facade to remain intact. The contemporary addition to the rear of the house features white concrete forms to reflect the existing weatherboards, creating a sense of strength in the design and life of the dwelling. Challenges included meeting the expectations of the clients and integrating a modern concrete and glass form within the constraints of Heritage guidelines. The house extends over three levels and is connected by a central helical stair. An overhanging roof provides shelter to the internal spaces and creates an intimate outdoor living area, while external motorized venetian blinds allow the owners to control the amount of light and privacy.
Situated in the coastal suburb of Hampton, the house boasts stunning views of the bay to the West.
Experience the perfect union of modern design and historic charm with K+T Apartment in Barcelona, Spain! Designed by El Fil Verd in 2022, this luxurious apartment is located inside a historic building that was the epicenter of commercial life between the 13th and 15th centuries.
With spectacular views towards a tree-lined promenade and Ciudadela park, K+T Apartment offers an enjoyable living experience without sacrificing style or comfort. The modern design features biocompatible materials such as hemp and lime fibers for insulation along with natural stone or marble for wet areas, making it environmentally friendly while still providing maximum privacy to its inhabitants. Step into history with K+T Apartment!
