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House of Horns by WOJR

House of Horns by WOJR

The House of Horns by WOJR is located in Los Altos Hills, United States. Enfolding an existing foundation, the house features a single-story upper level with above-ground chambers, a centerline stone fireplace carved from Danby marble and a cave-like bathing space bound by an ovoid column. Designed to be “an assemblage of instruments” capturing the natural cycles, it is surrounded by a wild meadow landscape of California-native grasses and scrub.

Sandbox Nestled by Cape Cod Sand Dunes

FeaturedA modern, gray-clad house with clean lines, large windows, and surrounded by lush greenery.

OPAL Architecture has nestled a modest home known as Sandbox into Cape Cod’s sand dunes, lined with brightly toned bedrooms, a deck and a neat living room. A “typical gable form” was rotated and extended to provide a series of spaces which are “less private”, such as a garage, located in the middle of the L-shaped home. As the spaces inside become more intimate, rooms were organised with larger and smaller windows set in darkened frames.

Alamo House: A Minimalist Masterpiece by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos

Alamo House: A Minimalist Masterpiece by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos

Discover the Alamo House, a modern minimalist home nestled in the heart of Madrid, Spain. Designed in 2023 by the acclaimed Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, this two-story home balances solid form with airy openness, while capitalizing on the locale’s unique topography. A fusion of dynamic spatial continuity and timeless materiality, Alamo House stands as a testament to the enduring allure of understated elegance.

El Tamarindo House: A Modern Take on Yucatecan Hacienda

FeaturedEl Tamarindo House: A Modern Take on Yucatecan Hacienda

Unveiling El Tamarindo House – a single-story marvel by Taller Estilo Arquitectura in Mérida, Mexico.

With a design deeply rooted in nature, this “Contemporary Hacienda” embraces the symbiotic relationship between architecture and the lush local landscape. The home’s design pivots around the majestic Tamarindo tree, bringing a sense of unity and connection to the outdoors, and marking a timeless blend of traditional Yucatecan architecture with modern sensibilities.

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