Welcome to Casa Pilará, a two-story residence located in a country club a few minutes from Pilar, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Designed by Besonías Almeida Arquitectos in 2021 and built on an irregularly shaped corner lot with a gentle elevation, this concrete residence offers a unique blend of classic typology and complex spatiality.
Its outdoor spaces, planted with young species of catalpas and maples, are designed to create a landscape in total harmony with the natural landscape of the pampas plains.
Weirs Lane is a 8,500 sq.ft. one of a kind residence modern home located in Millgrove, Hamilton, Canada. Designed by SMPL Design Studio and built by DB Custom Homes, this house was heavily inspired by Mies Van Der Rohe’s style.
The simple box on box design encased in glass, white ACM panels, and shou sugi ban charred wood siding creates a monochromatic palette that stands out with the snow covered landscape, but also during peak summer months with greenery surrounding the home on this 6 acre lot. With a 10,000 sq.ft. green roof, a 36 kilowatt solar array, a super insulated building envelope assembly complete with triple pane windows, and climate controlled via the geothermal heating + cooling system, this house is a masterpiece.
Located in the modernist city of Brasília, Brazil, FAZE Apartment is an inspiring home designed by Mosaico Arquitetos in 2020.
The focus of the renovation was the reconfiguration of the social areas, in order to improve the relationship between the different spaces and equate the transition between them. Structural elements such as concrete, wood, glass and white marble were kept apparent, while a wood finish divides the spaces with several sliding doors. Furthermore, the woodwork was done in glossy white lacquer, leaving the spaces wider and clearer to show the original decoration pieces of the residents.
Worrell Yeung’sNorth Salem Farm project is a modern real estate barn house located in Westchester, New York.
Designed to be thoughtfully integrated into the agrarian landscape of Westchester County, the family home is a collection of new and existing buildings, gathered at the narrow, northwest side of an 8.7 acre triangular lot. The project, which was completed in 2022, showcases Worrell Yeung’s interest in expressing architectural volume through a simplification of the elements while echoing and updating the agrarian vernacular.
Discover the Laurelhurst Contemporary, a single-family residence located in Seattle, Washington and designed by Paul Moon Design in 2022.
This property boasts an unpretentious, quiet, and comfortable atmosphere, blending traditional proportions with modern elements. Its exterior palette is understated, yet textural and offers a connection to the lake and the neighborhood. Further into the site, terraced gardens transition from the street to the lake and invite pauses at each level. Inside, the home is light and airy, with white walls and black-gridded windows, while the homeowner’s art collections create a unique atmosphere. The general contractor admired the design team’s insistence on quality control throughout construction.
Introducing the Residential House in Kaunas, a contemporary two-story house located in the prestigious and desirable area of Žaliakalnis, Kaunas, Lithuania.
The property boasts a narrow, sloping plot that offers a panoramic view of the city and an impressive hill, slope, ditch, and forest. Designed in 2021 by Architectural Bureau G. Natkevicius & Partners, the house features a modern large three-car garage, three bedrooms, a large imposing common area, and a music room equipped with the best equipment and acoustic surfaces.
Rain City Architecture’sSky Ranch House redesign is a true masterpiece of modern design. This single-family house is a complete renovation of a 1932 cottage style home, expanded to accommodate the growing family.
Located in the heart of Seattle, this stunning renovation adds a new dimension to the city’s rich architectural history.
Situated in the beautiful Brasília, Brazil, VITA Apartment is an incredible piece of real estate designed by Mosaico Arquitetos in 2019.
With an eye for cozy design, the renovation was designed to make the space both spacious and comfortable, with the least possible intervention. Throughout the apartment, the eye is drawn to the contrast between colors and textures as a guiding element in the design, uniting all the rooms together with a dark blue corridor. The dining room has a large stone panel with built-in LED lighting, while the kitchen features a decorative tile panel and dark woodwork. The bedroom is framed by a wooden slatted panel that goes from the headboard to the ceiling, adding a warm and inviting touch to the property.
