Set along one of Java’s busiest toll roads in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, CCC House Sidoarjo is a peaceful retreat designed in 2017 by GeTs Architects. With a contemporary design that is inviting yet understated, the structure combines simplicity and functionality.
Balancing urban connection with residential serenity, this multifunctional building strikes a serene presence while serving as a rest area and marketing gallery for a nearby residential community.
The Rehabilitation of an Old House marries tradition with modernity in Vélez-Málaga, Spain. This single-story house retains its historic facade, giving way to a large modern courtyard embraced by interior spaces. The design by local firm Terral Arquitectos integrates the original stone masonry walls and courtyard with new, carefully considered extensions that allow the historic building to remain intact while meeting the needs of a contemporary family.
This duplex apartment in Shanghai, China, designed by STUDIO8八荒, spans 420 square metres (4,520 square feet). STUDIO8 aims to transform the owners’ way of living into timeless space design, crafting a spatial and clean environment where the owners can have their own space for different activities while also being able to spend quality time with family and friends.
The Glen Iris House displays compositional simplicity, bold materiality and intricate detailing with its abstract facade. Located in Australia, the house has been designed by Pandolfini Architects, who have crafted a robust family home tethered to its suburban site. The home features three, tiered pavilions, centred around a barn-like living space, which follows the contours of the long, rectangular site.
Incorporating organic materials, the Rustic Zen apartment designed by ZERO9 in Nagpur, India, features a fresh aesthetic and hints of eclecticism. Wood, cane and stone were used to create a modern zen environment characterised by minimalism and sophistication.
Designed by Daniel Joseph Chenin in 2023, Buckrail is a house in Harrison, Idaho, United States. Nestled on the rugged hillsides of Lake Coeur d’Alene, the lakeside retreat seamlessly blends rustic charm with modern luxury.
Set amidst the hilly terrain of Ghalat, Iran, Villa Alley exemplifies cutting-edge design by Dall Office. Finished in 2023, this residence fully utilizes its natural surroundings while addressing two core elements: internal arrangement and sync with nature. The scheme employs local stones, underscoring a link to the classic Iranian architectural approach, but enhances it for contemporary necessities. Villa Alley embodies a lifestyle in sync with its surroundings.
Studentato S4 is a newly refurbished ENEL office building located on Piazza Indipendenza in the 19th-century area of Florence, Italy. Mappern Architetti’s rehabilitation added more terraces and renovated the travertine cladding and frames on the building’s facade to highlight significant architectural elements.
Students’ rooms range across five levels, organized for privacy, while common areas on the remaining four levels include a lounge, gym, and study rooms. A spiral staircase connects these elements vertically.
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