Metropole Architects has completed the Desai House in Zimbali Estate, Ballito, South Africa, featuring a design inspired by Tropical Modern Architecture. Intended for a site offering views of Holy Hill and lush coastal forest, the house incorporates features like large eaves and timber screens to ensure a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
The GF House in Panama, designed by Mallol in 2019, is a stunning house that showcases the principle of cohesive materiality. Expansive windows and a contemporary façade create a beautiful balance of aesthetics, while a decor that features light colors harmonizes the overall design and elevates the perception of space.
CS House by Walaa is located within the semi-rural surroundings of Águeda, Portugal. Designed in 2024, the home is organized around a triangular plot, maximizing light and privacy for a family. The structure features a U-shaped plan that carves out a private patio, extending to a detached pool.
Mexican Brutalism Reimagined by RVO Architecture Design is a contemporary house located in Nayarit, Mexico. Designed with exposed concrete and geometric forms, it features elements like courtyards and wood to create a vibrant, functional space.
Casa MC, a superbly designed flat by Numero [10] architetti, stands gracefully in Milan, Italy. Finished in 2021, this remarkable endeavor showcases a smooth collaboration of contemporary architecture and timeless features, providing a seamless transition between the inside and outside, and fostering a hospitable atmosphere throughout the entire apartment.
Located in Panchkula, India, Residence 91 by Charged Voids is an inward-looking six-bedroom house with patterned brickwork informed by local construction practices. The home features an improvised rat-trap bond, serving both thermal insulation and noise reduction purposes. Owing to the bustling location, this Chandigarh residence is designed with carefully planned recesses that ensure privacy. The design is described as a humble, meditative sanctuary, housing a nine-member family spanning three generations.
Designed by Muka Arquitectura, Oak House is surrounded by oak trees and a sheet of water in Pedrezuela, Spain. The 2024 concrete structure is configured to preserve these natural elements, incorporating them into its layout. Oak House features a double-height glazed area for landscape views, and its interior is a spiraling journey from social to private spaces. The house offers a minimalist and timeless atmosphere, blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior.
The El Fraile Ranch House hotel in Guanajuatito, Mexico, was designed by Heryco. It expands an existing country home into a contemporary retreat in 2024, featuring two volumes linked by a service corridor. The design incorporates natural materials and a retractable glass façade to blend modernity with the surrounding rural landscape, aiming for a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.