Angá Arquitetura‘s captivating Patropi House in Praia do Guaecá, Brazil, seamlessly blends contemporary design with the surrounding lush, tropical landscape. Crafted as a vacation rental, this house showcases a delicate balance of form and function, featuring a striking volume complemented by a thoughtful selection of materials and colors that harmonize with the Brazilian coastal setting.
Designed by the acclaimed Angá Arquitetura, the Ficus Apartment in São Paulo, Brazil showcases a contemporary transformation of a 1970s apartment. The project prioritizes the client’s need for a spacious, open layout ideal for hosting friends and family, with a focus on optimizing the living and social areas. By reconfiguring the original three-bedroom floorplan, the design team created a more efficient and versatile space that reflects the client’s lifestyle and preferences.
Veronica Mimoun Studio‘s Sitges House in Spain offers a captivating blend of modern design and breathtaking coastal views. This 400 sqm residence, situated in the Can Girona urbanization, boasts 4 en-suite bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and service area, all seamlessly integrated with the surrounding golf course and sea views. The home’s Mortex paving and custom-designed elements, including a striking lobby with a Nani Marquina carpet, create a harmonious and visually appealing living space.
Hanna Pietras, a renowned architect in Poland, has designed a captivating 500-square-meter house that celebrates the beauty of natural materials. Situated in Poland, this House with an Island project, completed in 2024, is a testament to Pietras’ commitment to sustainable and harmonious design. The interiors showcase a sophisticated blend of warm earth tones, soft beiges, and muted browns, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere for the residents.
Nestled in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain, the Green House project by renowned designers Anna & Eugeni Bach showcases a harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor living. This modern house renovation delicately balances the existing structure with a thoughtful expansion, creating an inviting oasis where residents can enjoy the Mediterranean climate while seamlessly integrating their daily activities.
With a focus on maximizing the connection to the lush garden, the design transforms the property into a true extension of the living space, blurring the lines between indoors and out.
Nestled in the charming town of Rosà, Italy, the House DB project by Didonè Comacchio Architects is a stunning transformation of a former hayloft above a barn into a private residence. Preserving the characteristic elements of the rural storage space, the design celebrates the passage of time through a harmonious blend of contemporary and raw, existing surfaces.
This three-storey house in Toronto, Canada, originally constructed as a dairy over a century ago, underwent an interior renovation by PLANT Architect in 2020. The designers transformed the narrow, townhouse-like layout by strategically redesigning the main staircase, incorporating floor-to-ceiling glass panels, and adding a skylight to visually expand the second-floor living room. The clients’ extensive art collection inspired a curio cabinet-inspired design for this level, complemented by whimsical, bubble-like pendant lighting fixtures.
Ötztal Tourismus, a stunning architectural marvel located in Sölden, Austria, showcases the exceptional design prowess of Obermoser + Partner Architekten ZT. Completed in 2021, this project embodies a harmonious blend of modern design and respect for the surrounding landscape.
Featuring a dynamic, forward-leaning volume that encloses the forecourt, the building’s glazed ground floor and wooden upper levels create an inviting and visually captivating experience for visitors. With its flexible interior arrangements, energy-efficient construction, and thoughtful integration of regional materials, Ötztal Tourismus stands as a testament to the architects’ commitment to sustainable and adaptable design.