Gallery House by Ben Hudson Architects in Queenstown, New Zealand, combines mid-century modern design with art-filled interiors. Completed in 2023, the home features layered spaces that incorporate timber, polished concrete, and a neutral color palette.
The house’s design emphasizes energy efficiency with passive house principles, offering a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Mars House, designed by Studio Lau, stands in Canada as an angular residence. Its split-level layout prioritizes space efficiency, with formal living and dining rooms omitted for optimal utility. Natural light fills the home through expansive windows and skylights, complemented by large sliding doors that create a seamless flow between indoors and out.
The interior aesthetic combines modern lines with warm wood accents, fostering an inviting atmosphere. The exterior, featuring black metal and warm wood siding, reflects the thoughtful blend of spaces inside.
The McAdam residence aka Alpine Home 1 in Queenstown, New Zealand, designed by Ben Hudson Architects in 2022, features intersecting gables on a sloping site. The minimalist interior includes bespoke timber joinery, offering a ski lodge-like ambiance with sunlit spaces and a dark-tiled bathroom.
Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Massaro House sits on a private island in Mahopac, United States. Realised by Tom Heinz in 2008, the 5,000-square-foot home features a cantilever stretching 75 feet (23 meters) in two directions.
The interior boasts 27 skylights, six fireplaces, and African mahogany details, maintaining Wright’s midcentury design aesthetic throughout. With 15-foot (4.6-meter) ceiling heights, the Massaro House complements the existing Chahroudi cottage built by the architect in 1951.
Ino Residence is a house update project in Thalames, Greece, executed by the architecture studio 3H_ARCHITECTS. The residence was updated in 2024 with an interior design guided by an emphasis on stone detailing, a harmonious material palette and connection between spaces.
ARKITITO Arquitetura has completed Simão Álvares Apartment in São Paulo, Brazil. Designed in 2023, the apartment features uncovered structural elements and an exposed brick wall, complemented by neutral tones and colourful furnishings. The project preserves the original wooden floors while introducing new beige hexagonal and reddish-brown square tiles in wet areas.
Weald House, designed by Mailen Design and Peter Bradford Architects in 2023, is nestled in Kent’s verdant landscape. This single-story house harmonizes with its surroundings by adopting local vernacular architecture.
The contemporary design, characterised by black cladding and a pitched zinc roof, reflects the architecture of historic local farm buildings. Prioritising natural vistas, Weald House incorporates large windows and a refined material palette, connecting interior spaces with the outdoors and optimising energy efficiency.
October Design Studio has unveiled the two-level A.T. Apartment in Vilnius, Lithuania, featuring a modern aesthetic with industrial accents. Designed in 2023, the loft apartment offers a unique spatial layout. Exposed wiring, ship deck lights, a relief wall and chevron-patterned parquet flooring feature alongside abundant plants. This combination creates a space where contemporary design meets subtle industrial elements, resulting in a warm and balanced environment.