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Panorama Residence: Exploring Façade’s Panoramic Greek House

FeaturedSleek, modern architecture with expansive glass walls, pool, and lush landscaping.

The Panorama Residence, designed by Façade in 2023, is a captivating house nestled in Patras, Greece. Taking on the project at the cementation stage, the designers were tasked with reimagining the property both internally and externally, focusing on the stunning panoramic landscape, optimal lighting, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

Structured across three levels, the residence seamlessly integrates all its spaces and functions, with the middle floor serving as the core, housing the daytime and overnight areas. The design’s torsion and transparency brilliantly capture the breathtaking vistas of the Gulf of Patras and the Panachaiko mountain range.

Ananda: Embracing Nature’s 5 Elements in Indian Architecture

FeaturedImposing modern structure with a striking wooden facade, clean lines, and an inviting entrance.

Designed by 23DC Architects in 2024, the Ananda residence in India seamlessly blends the five elements of nature into its captivating design. Aptly named after the Sanskrit word for bliss, this house invites inhabitants to reconnect with the natural world, offering a tranquil oasis amidst the chaos of city life. From open airy spaces to soothing water features and lush green surroundings, Ananda embraces the beauty of the elements, creating a harmonious and serene living experience.

Mont Ste-Marie: Cabin Nestled in Canada’s Scenic Wilderness

Glass-walled structure nestled in lush, forested surroundings, creating a harmonious blend of nature and architecture.

Tucked within the dramatic landscape of Mont Ste-Marie, Canada, Shean Architects‘ cabin design seamlessly blends with its natural surroundings. This modern retreat, built in 2020, strategically positions itself on the rocky terrain, minimizing its impact and embracing the rugged beauty of the forested setting. The cabin’s design, characterized by a restrained palette and thoughtful material choices, creates a harmonious dialogue between the built and natural environments.

House S: Blurring Boundaries – A Spatial Transformation in Spain

FeaturedMinimalist, wood-accented interior with open layout and modern furniture.

XSTUDIO‘s Masterful Transformation of House S in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. This 130-square-meter house, located in a four-story building, underwent a comprehensive renovation that reorganized the original compartmentalized layout, creating a more open and airy living space.

The designers integrated the home’s corner location and private patio, maximizing natural light and cross-ventilation while introducing a cohesive wooden envelope that ties the living areas together.

Mlékárenská Apartment: Minimalist Design Meets Functionality

Minimalist open-concept kitchen and living area with sleek white cabinetry and modern furnishings.

Mlékárenská Apartment, a minimalist marvel designed by RDTH architekti in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic, effortlessly blends function and aesthetics within a 74 m2 prefab concrete panel apartment.

This innovative project challenges the boundaries of traditional living, seamlessly accommodating three household members with privacy and shared spaces, all while embodying a captivating ascetic approach to modern design.

Humo House: Celebrating Domestic Duality in Chile

A modern angular wooden structure surrounded by a pond and lush vegetation.

Iván Bravo ArquitectosHumo House in Futrono, Chile, is a captivating exercise in domestic dichotomies. This 2022 house, commissioned a decade ago, is the first time the clients, a couple who have never lived together, will share a roof.

Situated in a natural clearing by a lake, the 11m-cubed structure features a split-facade design that balances public and private spaces, blending seamlessly with its picturesque surroundings.

A43 – Ways of Living: Warm and Welcoming Home Renovation

Minimalist living room with wooden shelving unit, concrete floors, and neutral furniture.

Estudio Calma‘s A43 – Ways of Living project in Valencia, Spain, is a residential renovation that embodies a modern, open-concept approach to living. Designed in 2024, this house features a unique storage band that acts as a backbone, guiding the flow of the space and creating a seamless transition between day and night zones. The introduction of a central courtyard floods the home with natural light, while the choice of warm, natural materials like oak and stone-like flooring cultivates a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

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