Introducing Pacific House, a contemporary residence located in Sydney, Australia. Designed by Alexander & Co. in 2022, Pacific House has been transformed from its 1990s concrete-framed cliffside dwelling into a five-bedroom home that is perfect for family life.
The design of the house was inspired by the client’s European Story of Origin and optimized for views from each room. The exterior facades feature terraces, gardens, balconies and planted edges while inside you can find ceiling details that are focal points throughout each room. Despite complex construction demands due to coastal exposure, Pacific House was eventually breathing new life into an old maid allowing her once again to feel both then & now aged & contemporary ready for her next 30 or so years!
Explore the tranquil yet sophisticated three-story residence, House on a Hill, located in Värmdö, Sweden, just twenty minutes away from Stockholm’s city center. Designed by Tham & Videgård Arkitekters in 2022, this stunning property features breathtaking views of the archipelago landscape and direct access to untouched nature.
The house is organized in a three-level section with entrance and services in the souterrain level, social spaces on the mid- and main-terrace level and private family rooms at the top. Its façade is cast in concrete and features an origami-like pleated and rotated volume that offers beautiful views of both solid and transparent mass.
Enjoy the sun from the various wind-shielded terraces and be inspired by the unique design style that combines seclusion, entertaining and nature.
BD House is a contemporary brick house located in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands. Designed by Space Encounters in 2022, BD House was a layered transformation of a modest white villa from the 1950s, situated between coastal dunes, a pine forest, and the open polder landscape.
The house has been enlarged, made future-proof, and adapted to changing wishes and demands for contemporary living. The combination of the existing volume and that of the extension creates a play between symmetry and asymmetry. The transparent facade is made of sustainably preserved Fraké wood, and the extension has been materialised in recycled dark brown bricks.
With its beautiful location, BD House offers a unique blend of cultural heritage, sustainable transformation, and the rich natural qualities of the area.
House B7, a barn-style residence located in the rural village of Brandwijk, Netherlands, is a unique and stunning example of what can be achieved in the most unexpected of places. Designed by VLOT Architecten in 2022, House B7 was built on the foundation of a former cow shed, with a cleverly designed L-shaped orientation that not only frames the striking views of the agricultural landscape, but also creates a sheltered outdoor space.
This light building was constructed with a prefab timber frame and features zinc and wooden cladding, with strategically positioned windows and large horizontal openings to frame the views. With such a beautiful and creative architectural design, House B7 is sure to take your breath away.
Introducing Pacific Residence, an 8-room multi-story residence located in Seogwipo, South Korea – the second largest city of Jeju Island, renowned for its natural beauty spots and balmy weather. Designed in 2022 by Moonbalsso, the residence was built to the client’s vision of bold angular shapes with a distinct muscular style – ready to accommodate a future family of five.
The unique design of the residence creates a wave-like stacking of 8 different sized rooms, proceeding up a slight hillside with views of the Pacific Ocean in the distance and Halla Mountain as the backdrop. The building’s facade is a combination of wood plank imprinted exposed concrete, a material perfectly suited to the harsh windy weather and abundance of basalt rocks of Jeju Island, making it look as though the building has been standing there for a long time.
Located in Broek op Langedijk, Netherlands, the AB House is a contemporary single family house designed by Space Encounters in 2022.
It is nestled in a unique landscape of hundreds of small islands that were only accessible by boat until the 1970s land consolidation. The AB House stands out from its neighbours with its fragmented volumes, dominant pitched roofs, steel mesh wrap and white painted brickwork. Inside, the house is outfitted with abstract openings, prismatic forms and carefully detailed aluminium finishings. This unique combination of traditional and modern elements allow the AB House to fully absorb the qualities of the surrounding green and water-rich environment, making it an ideal place to call home.
Devyni Architektai has created a unique retreat – a man cave in Švenčionys, Lithuania. Built in 2022, this traditional barn-style house features a gable roof and small floor area, as well as a sliding window system which allows to expand the functionality of this cozy place. Local materials were used for construction and decoration, such as wood from the surrounding wood workshops, and craftsmanship from local craftsmen. The interior is simple, but beautiful – plywood material emphasizes the simplicity of the building’s purpose and function.
Located in a picturesque landscape, surrounded by natural meadows, this retreat is the perfect place to escape city noise and enjoy the peace of nature.
Shanghai’s Xintiandi is the location of Shui on Lake Ville V, a 500-square-meter (5,381 square feet) contemporary luxury house designed in 2021 by Superorganism Architects.
This residence is not just a typical home, but a special home type – a Home for Producers – that offers an elite lifestyle in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities. With a thorough understanding of the clients’ character and lifestyle, the designer has created a revolutionary villa that fuses the East and West, classic and trendy, fashionable and timeless. The outdoor space of nearly 200 square meters is designed for various activities in the garden, complemented by the visual permeability of PEEKABOO, and the spacious common area is linked with the courtyard. Every detail of this exquisite two-story home with garden paths and soft furnishings has been carefully refined for the ultimate and fullest effect.
