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Casa Trem: Exploring the Organic Design of a Brazilian Home

A modern, glass-walled home nestled in lush greenery, with a cozy seating area and minimalist decor.

In the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, ARKITITO Arquitetura has crafted a captivating artist couple’s atelier house, Casa Trem. Designed in 2022, this single-story, flat construction seamlessly blends with the natural clearings of the regenerated forest terrain, offering a unique interplay of groundedness and aerial views. Featuring a sequence of solid and void spaces, the project’s organic yet straight design showcases the interplay of solidity and lightness, with glass enclosures highlighting the raw, natural light.

Tetinska: Innovative House Design by SMLXL in Prague

Sleek, modern living room with dark accent walls, built-in shelves, and large windows.

Klára Valová of SMLXL, a renowned architectural practice in Prague, Czech Republic, has unveiled her latest residential masterpiece, the Tetinska House. Designed in 2023, this stunning abode seamlessly blends modern design with the city’s rich architectural heritage. Featuring a clean, minimalist aesthetic and a focus on natural materials, the Tetinska House offers a serene and sophisticated living experience for its inhabitants.

With its strategic location and impeccable attention to detail, this project exemplifies the cutting-edge design sensibilities that have made SMLXL a celebrated name in the industry.

Three Pines: Modular Design Meets Chesapeake Bay Wetlands

Modern wood-clad home with asymmetrical volumes, large windows, and a covered porch.

Three Pines, a 2,100 square foot home designed by RES4, is nestled along the edge of the Chesapeake Bay wetlands in North Beach, United States. Composed of six modular boxes arranged in a courtyard hybrid layout, this house was designed with a retiring couple in mind, prioritizing aging-in-place features. By prefabricating the majority of the home off-site, the modest budget was kept in check, and the overall construction timeline was reduced to just six months.

Patricia Residence: Bright & Spacious Expansion

Spacious open-concept interior with exposed wooden beams, modular shelving, and minimalist decor.

The Patricia Residence in Greenfield Park, Longueuil, Canada, is a stunning renovation and expansion project designed by the talented team at Dupont Blouin. This 2021 house renovation seamlessly integrates a 3-level extension, creating simple, luminous, and timeless living spaces. The design focuses on enhancing the kitchen, the heart of the home, with a bright and spacious layout that encourages the client’s passion for cooking. Upstairs, the multifunctional living room offers a versatile space for office, yoga, and relaxation, showcasing the architects’ attention to the homeowner’s needs.

Vratislavice: Elevating Urban Living

A modern kitchen featuring a sleek turquoise island, black cabinets, and pendant lighting.

Nestled in the heart of Prague, the Vratislavice apartment designed by SMLXL in 2023 is a stunning example of modern Czech architecture. Featuring a sleek, minimalist design aesthetic, this spacious apartment boasts an open-concept layout that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living spaces. With its clean lines, natural materials, and meticulous attention to detail, the Vratislavice project showcases SMLXL‘s expertise in creating functional yet visually striking residential spaces.