Located in Pietrasanta, Italy, PTS B is a contemporary penthouse designed by A/B Studio in 2022. The project transformed an old workshop into a comfortable residence that cleverly combines space for family life with a home office. Designed to suit the owner’s requirements, the building is characterised by a minimal-industrial aesthetic, with bronzed details throughout and an array of custom-made furnishings.
This deep retrofit of a house on the North Norfolk coast was designed by Studio 163 in 2024. Reimagined from its history as a butcher shop, Blue House serves as a holiday getaway for a large family and their friends, featuring a combining of spaces and the use of materials that respond to the site’s history of flooding.
Located in San José del Cabo, Mexico, IMA House is a house designed by Ezequiel Farca Studio in 2020. This property ombines large concrete walls and patios, creating an atmosphere of serenity and fostering a strong connection with surrounding nature and the ocean, while encouraging natural light and cross ventilation.
Nestled in Seattle, Washington, the Ballard Passive House serves as a prime example showcasing forward-thinking design and eco-friendliness. Brought to fruition in the summer of 2019 by First Lamp Architects, this abode epitomizes the standards established by the Passive House Institute. Its architectural design marries state-of-the-art technology with painstaking construction techniques, resulting in a residence that is both energy-savvy and inviting.
Situated in Leiria, Portugal, the João Branco house features a design by Menniz, which created an “L” shaped configuration that frames the surrounding landscape. Covering over 600 m2 (6,458 sq ft), the dwelling contains open concept living areas, while the bedrooms are arranged privately to afford tranquility.
Baan Ekkamai is a house designed by Physicalist, located in Bangkok, Thailand. Crafted in 2024, the project embodies a design philosophy fixated on domesticity. Renovated from a private quarter of a 70’s house in Ekkamai, Bangkok, this secluded one-bedroom wing creates a gently flowing interior space which smoothly transits between functions.
Built in 1979, this condo is one of four in a development designed by prominent Pacific Northwest architect Gordon Walker. The project sought to build upon Walker’s legacy, merging the essence of Pacific Northwest design with the owner’s unique experiences and tastes. Balancing respect for Walker’s architectural legacy with the needs of modern living, the remodel emphasizes open but defined spaces, abundant natural light, and elements of Japanese and Korean design.
House 5Ž is located in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and was designed by AKSL Arhitekti in 2018. This single-family residence is arranged on a compact 550 m2 lot, with an energy-efficient structure composed of CLT panels and vast facade openings to incorporate the natural landscape of the site.
The home’s interior features bright, modern spaces creating a harmonious atmosphere; an expansive living area on the ground level leads to three bedrooms on the first floor, each facilitated with beautiful terraces.
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