In the historic heart of Porto, the GC House emerges as a fusion of preservation and modernity, meticulously crafted by FCC Arquitectura in 2019. Honoring the legacy of the original structure, the design deftly integrates old with new, employing exposed concrete and glass to create a harmonious dialogue with its urban surroundings.
This home is not just a living space but a statement of sophisticated renovation, enhancing the urban fabric and nurturing the tranquility of its verdant garden retreat, complete with a pool.
In Matsudo, Japan, Imai Hiroyasu has transformed a modest apartment into a sublime sanctuary for a couple and their two cats. Dubbed the Boko House, this 2022 concrete-style redesign seamlessly merges sleek human living spaces with cat-friendly features within a 65-square-meter (700-square-foot) area.
It’s a masterful example of dual-species design, where every shelf and beam becomes part of a larger, inter-species conversation, balancing aesthetics with the practicalities of a shared habitat. This apartment isn’t just a living space; it’s a thoughtfully curated environment where humans and pets coexist in harmony and comfort.
Discover the architectural marvel of TM House, designed by Inception and perched in the rustic embrace of Lamelas in Santo Tirso, Portugal.
Conceived in 2022, this T4 typology home exemplifies a seamless blend of concrete design with its environment. Crafted to honor the interior-exterior continuum, TM House boasts a unique concrete roof that dances with shadows and sunlight, offering a play of spaces that bring its functional elegance to life. Within, the house unfolds in an “L” shape around a tranquil pool, integrating living spaces with nature’s canvas, maximizing sunlight, and framing the rustic beauty of Santo Tirso.
Welcome to the East Van Residence, a masterpiece of functional design nestled in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. Crafted by the visionary minds at SMStudio in 2022, this modern Scandinavian home is redefining residential architecture.
Set against the scenic confluence of land and sea in West Vancouver, Liminal House emerges as a testament to transitional living, expertly crafted by McLeod Bovell Modern Houses in 2022. This modern, concrete home responds to the life shift of empty nesters, capturing the essence of ‘liminal’—a place of transition and the intimate ‘in-between’ moments of life.
The house is not just a structure but a choreography of space, where movement crafts experience, and the ever-changing shoreline atmosphere breathes life into its very walls.
Immersed in the serene slopes of Wolfsheim, Germany, the House in the Country stands as a modern marvel by Fröhlich Gassner Architekten. This 2023 creation merges eco-friendly engineering with contemporary design, featuring a timber structure that reveals the warm, cross-laminated timber throughout its interior.
Emphasizing sustainability, the home is anchored by a concrete core that naturally regulates the temperature, exemplifying energy efficiency. Outside, its white felt plaster façade and near-seamless windows reflect modern simplicity, while the property’s gentle incline introduces a secluded outdoor space, seamlessly connected to the living area via a concrete stairway.
This house is not just a dwelling, but a testament to modern design’s potential to harmonize with nature’s rhythm.
Welcome to Villa Chams, a concrete masterpiece meticulously crafted by Carl Gerges Architects in the historically rich landscapes of Baalbek, Lebanon. Designed in 2020, this house is not just a structure but a sensory narrative entwined with its arid surroundings—from the native flora to the ancient Roman ruins.
With an architectural rhythm that echoes the natural cadences of its setting, Villa Chams offers a seamless blend of interior luxury and environmental serenity. Poured earth concrete walls, rough terrazzo flooring, and strategically placed skylights invite the outside in, creating a dialogue with nature that is as intimate as it is majestic.
Embrace the charm of this Lebanese haven, where every detail is an ode to earthy elegance and tranquility.
Step into the Modernist-style House in Aalst, Belgium—a 1960s residence artfully reenvisioned by Objekt Architecten in 2022. Embracing the home’s original modernist essence, this renovation breathes new life into its space. The once dim interiors now boast an airy openness, blending original architectural elements with sleek, contemporary finishes. This harmonious union of old and new sets the stage for a modernist revival, masterfully tailored to enrich our clients’ lifestyle.
