Welcome to House in Baião, a contemporary vacation house located in Portugal. Built upon ancient ruins, Traço Alternativo designed this house to blend in with the bucolic green setting while preserving the memory of the preexisting house.
Natural wood was used as the privileged material for both structure and coverings, inside and out, creating its own language and innovating with its simple, raw beauty. With its wood details, contrasts between wood and concrete and the feeling of comfort and order that the wooden ceilings create, House in Baião is the perfect wooden refuge.
If you have only recently bought a new-build home, its sleek, clean design and minimalist spaces could risk leaving the property looking rather soulless as a whole.
Tucked away in Seattle’s Phinney Ridge neighborhood, surrounded by old-growth trees, is the reimagined two-story home of a young family of four. Dubbed Phinney Mini for its compact footprint and idyllic location, the 1,665 square-foot (155 m2) house was designed by Best Practice Architecture to be a functional, modern and exquisitely detailed living space that celebrates the family’s heritage.
The Best Practice team achieved this by removing the interior walls of the main level and introducing two organizing elements, an entry box and an oak box, that house necessary domestic functions in an elegant and bespoke fashion. In addition, they designed a generous family room, a detached work-from-home office and a pocket door leading to a bathroom with a traditional Japanese soaking tub. Thanks to Best Practice’s expertise, Phinney Mini is now a charming and luxurious home that will be cherished for years to come.
Nestled in the heart of the blue zone community of Nosara, Costa Rica, Casa Azúcar by Studio Saxe offers an oasis that blends indoors and outdoors for the perfect getaway.
Designed in 2022, the contemporary tropical house is the perfect combination of respecting the existing trees and a natural creek, providing warmth and comfort within nature. The house is designed like a habitable garden pavilion, carefully choreographed to enter the back of the house towards the creek and the wildlife that spawns from there. The interior design is light and soft, creating a modern beach-like feel, and bioclimatic passive design is used for sustainability.
The Black Barn, designed by Studio REDD and Studio] [Space Architecten, is a brand-new office space located in Goirle, Netherlands.
This remarkable building, built in 2021, is a stunning example of contemporary design. Its abstract black-stained wooden facades and zinc roof blend seamlessly with the historic ribbon development and the beautiful landscape behind it. Inside, the BARN features an understated, open interior that is divided by a large closet that runs through the entire studio. This modern office also provides space for flora and fauna, thanks to numerous nest boxes incorporated into its facade.
Nestled in the picturesque Sharon region of Israel, The Beauty in the Details is a 1980s property that was recently fully renovated by interior designer Karen Maimon. Combining modern design with eclectic furniture and accessories, this unique home is brimming with soul and character. From a spacious garden to cozy living spaces, this house has it all and is sure to please even the most discerning of tastes.
On the shores of Seattle’s Lake Washington, SHED Architecture & Design created a family compound with a carefully designed solution to bring together an old and new structure.
For the primary residence, SHED remodeled the existing house and added new decks to extend the living space outdoors. The boathouse and guest quarters offer a small refuge for reflection, boat storage, and a garage, all while anchoring the west side of the property. The exterior is formed on white brick walls, with a darker volume clad in Japanese cypress and metal paneling. With its beautiful views and cozy interiors, this family compound is sure to become a beloved home for years to come.
Located in the central region of Israel, this penthouse was purchased as a new-build by a father and his teenage son. Hiring the services of Dorit Sela, a long-standing family acquaintance and the owner of an architecture, planning, and home design studio, the goal was to create an earthy and serene home. With a minimalist design and warm, earthy desert tones, this 160 sqm (1722.2 sq ft) property has a 120 sqm (1291.7 sq ft) balcony, perfect for taking in the stunning views of the area.
