Marianne House Combines Historical Allure And Contemporary Design

A peaceful, modern home amidst a lush, wooded landscape, complemented by a winding path.

Marianne House, located on the Mornington Peninsula in Rye, Melbourne, Australia, merges a charming original structure with clean lines and contemporary design. Designed by Victoria Merrett Architects in 2024, this 208-square-metre house enhances family living within its updated layout, alongside original elements such as a large brick fireplace and timber-lined walls, providing a cozy and familiar backdrop to this distinctly modern abode.

BV50 House Harmonises with Swedish Forest Setting

Contemporary home with brick facade, glass walls, and open-plan layout overlooking lush garden.

In the coastal pine forest of Ljunghusen, Sweden, Johan Sundberg Arkitektur AB designed the BV50 house to harmonize with its natural surroundings. This modernist retreat, completed in 2023, features a cohesive material palette of brick, glass, wood, and Baltic limestone, reflecting the sandy landscape.

Organized around a central garden, the Swedish family home’s layout blends indoor and outdoor spaces. Inside, walnut and oak finishes, along with anodized aluminum details, enhance warmth and functionality, catering to the needs of a family with growing children.

Casa Mila by Isla Architects

Minimalist architecture with geometric patterns, wooden details, and a white staircase.

Isla Architects has renovated a terraced home in Esporles, Spain, turning it into a light-filled space. Completed in 2024, the project involved opening walls to create a courtyard with various lighting features like sliding windows, skylights, and pivoting panels. The material palette includes lime mortar, green carpentry, and custom tiles, adding character to the main house and the newly added guest house on the adjacent plot.

11CK House by ONG&ONG Features Dramatic Spiral Staircase

Striking modern interior with spiral staircase, recessed lighting, and eclectic furnishings.

11CK House, situated in Singapore’s Katong district, was redesigned by ONG&ONG in 2021. The restoration project maintains the heritage features mandated by the Urban Redevelopment Authority while introducing modern elements like a dramatic spiral staircase with mesh railings. Key design solutions include strategic skylights and small windows to enhance natural lighting and airflow.

The house features a blend of modern aesthetics and artisanal craftsmanship, evident in the carefully selected tiles used throughout, including in the plunge pool and kitchen.

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