Located in Beijing, China, designed by Archstudio in 2024, Lei Homestay is a hotel that organizes its architectural design around three trees, forming two well-proportioned courtyards that bring in ample sunlight and views of seasonal changes. The main structure is crafted from glued laminated timber, which, beneath the double-pitched roof, supports a variety of staggered platform spaces, evoking the sensation of living amidst a forest.
Light and Matter is a rehabilitated historic house located in Trani, Italy. Designed by Marco Tassiello, it is a house that emphasizes a fluid interior distribution, opening the spaces to natural light through the use of essential materials such as wood, lime plaster and stone.
In the heart of Saugatuck, MI, United States, dSPACE Studio unveils Silver Lake, a house designed this year that embodies a seamless fusion of nature and architecture. This retreat offers the homeowners a layered architectural experience in which to interact with the serene landscape and their art collection, while the design integrates Brazilian elements into a sculptural object that blurs the boundaries between architecture and art.
The Lake View Residence, situated in Austin, TX, showcases a tranquil fusion of nature with contemporary design. Finished in 2011 by designer Alterstudio Architecture, this house captures awe-inspiring views of the Colorado River alongside the charming Bright Leaf Preserve. The architectural intent signifies a serene partnership with the natural environment, enriched by a lush tapestry of age-old trees and a restrained focus on open spaces and serene interiors.
This apartment in Mechelen, Belgium, showcases an inspiring transformation of a former furniture factory by designer Fermetti in 2024. The design draws attention with its imaginative approach and economically minded materials, highlighting an industrial legacy with metal studs, channel polycarbonate sheets, and spruce plywood.
Renovated in 2025 by Tsutsumi And Associates, the House of Kura-do integrates unique antique elements throughout this apartment located in Tokyo, Japan. The designers reconfigured the original layout, transforming the cramped space into an inviting home with two bedrooms and a Japanese-style room that can function as a guest room if needed. Characterized by textures and finishes derived from nature, the design exudes timeless elegance that resonates with both architecture and the client’s personal heritage.
House in Olomouc, designed in 2023 by JVArchitekt, is located in Olomouc, Czechia. The house responds to its surrounding, views and the orientation of the plot. Characterised by an expressive design combining corner windows, a central living area, and elements including light plaster and structure-detailed wood, the residential real estate maximises sunshine and visuals.
The FF Apartment, designed by Zalc Arquitetura, blends a striking industrial style with warm elements in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Combining two 50 m² apartments into a 100 m² space, the design utilizes materials like handmade hydraulic tiles and charred wood to create a cozy atmosphere amidst the predominance of sober tones, such as black and exposed concrete.
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