In the verdant embrace of Hungary’s countryside, the CLT House emerges as a modern architectural marvel, harmoniously intertwined with nature. Crafted by the Hello Wood Team in 2023, this home isn’t merely a dwelling—it’s an embodiment of design and tranquility.
With its green rooftop merging into the landscape and a sprawling 135 square-meter terrace, the CLT House offers a dialogue between comfort and the great outdoors, showcasing sustainable design through its cross-laminated timber structure and the striking yakisugi-treated facade.
Discover the Palmer Apartment, a modernist home in Manhattan’s heart, crafted by Fernando Fisbein.
This pied-à-terre, spanning 1,350 square feet (125.42 square meters), offers a tranquil escape with its open, airy interiors and seamless integration of social spaces, illuminated by both natural and bespoke lighting. It’s a New York sanctuary where every detail, from the white oak floors to the Crema Marfil marble, echoes luxury and harmony.
The Villa in Chonan, crafted by Tapo Tomioka Architectural Planning Office in 2022, offers a serene getaway in Japan’s Boso Peninsula. This one-story villa, surrounded by forests, features a spacious outdoor living area and a pool.
Designed for a Tokyo family’s weekend retreat, it seamlessly blends indoor comfort with natural beauty, perfect for hosting and relaxation.
D11, a duplex renovation by SOG Design in Barcelona’s historic “finca regia,” blends urban and country living. Completed in 2021, the project involved reorganizing the layout, structural rehabilitation, and enhancing facade and gardens.
The renovation creates a multifunctional, open-plan space with a focus on privacy and sustainability, offering a unique blend of city living and country house charm.
In Tangerang, Indonesia, STUDIÉ‘s DJ House stands as a testament to innovative design in a tropical climate. Completed in 2021, this renovation project masterfully combines functionality with style. It features a unique façade that filters light and a distinct turntable-like structure, mirroring the occupant’s name.
The house, predominantly using brick, creates an inviting space for a young family, overcoming construction challenges and pandemic-related delays with cost-effective solutions.
Casa l’Abril, located in Santa Maria de Palautordera near Barcelona, is a modern masterpiece by designer Rob Dubois. Designed in 2023, this single-story house harmonizes with its environment, featuring courtyards that extend the living spaces outdoors.
With its thoughtful layout around private and communal areas, Casa l’Abril combines functionality with a tranquil Mediterranean aesthetic, making it an ideal blend of comfort and style.
In Kisarazu, Japan, House for G by Kurosawa Kawara-Ten artfully merges contemporary design with a lush suburban setting. Designed for an elderly couple, this weekend house sits on a steep slope, blending seamlessly with nature. Additionally, the home boasts minimal environmental impact and stunning Tokyo Bay views.
Emphasizing sustainability, it utilizes locally sourced wood affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, ‘House for G’ provides a serene retreat near Tokyo, showcasing a harmonious balance between modern living and the natural world.
Explore Cortines, a captivating industrial-style loft, thoughtfully reimagined in 2022 by Gokostudio Architects in Barcelona.
This innovative project masterfully merges open loft living with the necessity for privacy. Seamlessly maintaining the loft’s original charm, marked by double-height ceilings and exposed beams, it introduces transparent joinery and heavy curtains for flexible privacy. Furthermore, the ground floor transformation unites the kitchen and dining area, creating a cohesive, well-lit space. Warm finishes throughout the loft enrich its historic allure, crafting a modern urban haven.
