Designed by Shean Architects in 2022, the Lakehouse in Ontario, Canada, is a stunning example of modern architecture seamlessly blending with a heritage-designated Mock Tudor home. This single-family residence, situated on a gentle slope overlooking a tranquil lake, features a subtle grandeur with its restored exterior and a captivating interior transformation that introduces an airy atrium and a central “catwalk” stair.
The project’s design is a harmonious balance of preserving the home’s historic charm while incorporating contemporary elements that enhance the connection between the existing structure and the surrounding landscape.
The Black Swan Restaurant in Beijing, China, is a masterful collaboration between designer Chris Shao Studio and the inspiration of artist Gary Hume’s ‘Swans’ painting. Situated within the Luo Hong Photography Art Museum, this French-cuisine restaurant seamlessly blends modernist design with the rich natural beauty of an adjacent oriental landscape garden.
Patrons are treated to a delicate and intricate approach to details, where the swan motif is woven throughout the space, creating a sense of quiet luxury and elegance. The muted interior palette and textural layering of materials evoke the graceful movements of the swan, inviting guests to pause and appreciate the sublime synchronization of the natural and man-made.
XSTUDIO‘s Masterful Transformation of House S in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. This 130-square-meter house, located in a four-story building, underwent a comprehensive renovation that reorganized the original compartmentalized layout, creating a more open and airy living space.
The designers integrated the home’s corner location and private patio, maximizing natural light and cross-ventilation while introducing a cohesive wooden envelope that ties the living areas together.
Discover the captivating Casa Roveretta, a harmonious blend of modern architecture and natural elegance in the picturesque town of Ostuni, Italy. Designed by the award-winning Vergati Creative Studio, this stunning house seamlessly integrates with its lush Puglia surroundings, showcasing a design inspired by the region’s rich heritage and the breathtaking local landscape.
In the heart of Rome, House Prati showcases a captivating blend of classic and contemporary design. This elegant residence, created by the esteemed DFG Architetti Associati, seamlessly merges traditional elements with a modern architectural vision.
The interior, a testament to the power of stylistic crossover, features a refined ambiance enhanced by the integration of unique, contemporary design pieces. By demolishing numerous partitions, the designers have unveiled a striking spatial dynamism, beautifully accentuated by the existing fenestration.
In a picturesque corner of Québec, Canada, the Perron team has crafted a remarkable family chalet that blends the luxurious ambiance of a boutique hotel with the warm comforts of a private residence. Dubbed “Bertha,” this 2023 project was designed to accommodate numerous guests, family members, and friends, creating a harmonious space for both gathering and personal retreat. Leveraging its expertise and European manufacturer connections, the Perron team has delivered a truly turnkey, tailor-made design that seamlessly integrates the hotel experience into a luxurious family home.
With a Nordic-inspired aesthetic, abundant natural light, and custom furnishings, Bertha radiates a sense of positive energy and functionality that caters to both adult and child alike.
Designed by the renowned architecture firm SAOTA, the Flanders House in Belgium showcases a masterful blend of modern design and harmonious integration with its natural surroundings. This exquisite private residence features a striking exterior composed of solid cubes and interconnecting glazed voids, unified by a slender canopy that wraps around three sides to form outdoor terraces. The home’s cellular interior spaces open outwards, fostering an indoor-outdoor lifestyle that responds to the local climate.
Destilat Design Studio‘s latest project, House M, showcases a thoughtful renovation of a turn-of-the-century sandstone building in the Balearic Islands, Spain.
Designed in 2024, this vacation home on three floors embodies the local culture’s essence, with the architects carefully incorporating traditional materials and techniques to create a minimalist, airy atmosphere that ensures a relaxed lifestyle for the family.
