Completed in 2024 by Los Angeles architecture practice Formm, Canyon House transforms a ranch house into a modern family home set within a canyon in Los Angeles, California, United States. The estate includes a main house, guest house, fitness studio, garden, orchard, and a barn converted into a state-of-the-art recording studio, creating a multifaceted retreat that caters to various aspects of life and artistic pursuits.
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Parisio Greco is an Apartment in Malta designed in 2023 by Artemis Interior. Maintaining a warm and light colour palette, the designers aimed for a bright and whimsical flat. Among the unique elements is a cozy and quirky living space, where the burnt orange chairs stand out and blend with the soft beige couch. The design features expansive windows, a serene kitchen, and today invites guests to enjoy the panoramic rooftop terrace.
A vacation apartment of approximately 290 square meters (3,120 ft) in Tel Aviv, Israel, designed by Frenkel Nirit. This is a sophisticated, rich, and luxurious space tailored for a family with five children, full of layers and depth, ideal for short-term stays in an iconic tower centrally located in the city. The captivating interior combines material diversity with aesthetic beauty, creating a sophisticated urban style, all while ensuring every element is unique and meticulously crafted.
The Banánka house, designed by Paulíny Hovorka Architects, is located in Banka, Slovakia. The single-storey house features a minimalist design using natural materials and a Y-shaped layout that divides the plot into smaller segments.
The architecture focuses on a seamless connection with the garden, complete with a large glazed façade that fully opens up to the outdoor space and prioritizes privacy amid mature trees in a tranquil setting.
Nestled in Phuket, Thailand, the Laku Beach Club features imaginative architecture that fuses handcrafted forms and natural materials. Designed by Studio Locomotive in 2024, the tropical bar and nightclub reinterprets raw assembling methods and the rhythm of its cultural roots, creating a space for nightlife that deeply resonates with the region’s lively sea people history. Each design choice celebrates the relationship with nature and the traditions of coastal communities.
Contemporary holiday home Unblocked, located on the western side of the island of Tinos, Greece, features a design by Studio Kontodimas. This 250-square-meter (2,690-square-foot) house was designed to blend with the landscape, drawing inspiration from local architecture and using earthy materials and a sand-color palette both indoors and outdoors. The villa boasts generous views of the Aegean Sea, enhanced by masonry block claustra screens.
Dammuso Renovation, located in Trapani, Sicily, Italy, was designed in 2021 by Bornelloworkshop. This house features an architecture style that integrates a harmonious blend of nature and design. Elements like bright light and air, black stone and white lime, along with tall ceilings, create a refreshing environment that invites the warm Mediterranean atmosphere to be part of the living experience.