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Hokusutsu Polygon House Combines Greenbelt With Hilly Streetscape

Modern multi-level home with geometric form, wood accents, and landscaped yard.

The Hokusutsu Polygon House in Takatsuki-city, Japan, designed by Shintaro Fujiwara, integrates a greenbelt backdrop with a unique polygonal layout. This design obscures interior directionality, strategically framing views of greenery and sky throughout the space.

The exterior features red cedar and contrasting green walls, while the interior walls are painted orange, enhancing the connection to the lush surroundings.

Guzhai House by Feldman Architecture Boasts Lush Natural Surroundings

A modern, wood-paneled building with large windows and a covered entrance, surrounded by lush greenery.

Feldman Architecture has completed Guzhai, a biophilic house nestled amidst mature trees and vegetation on a private flag lot in Los Altos Hills, California. The structure features two perpendicularly layered forms, with the second floor lightly floating above a grove of mature oaks, offering views of the San Francisco Bay. The L-shaped configuration encloses a protected courtyard and pool, enhancing the indoor-outdoor living experience.

Villa Tierra Arrises with Two Guiding Lines and Earthly Tones

FeaturedSleek, modern home with clean lines, minimalist landscaping, and a bold architectural style.

ARK Architects delivered on their promise to create “a dream home” with Villa Tierra that’s located inland from the Costa del Sol and even more breathtaking. The stunning villa stands out for Villa Tierra‘s earthy color called “Marrón Ralfe”, which derives from the neighboring land, and offers serious style inspo sourced directly from nature. Here, a behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together, and how the awe-inspiring home celebrates Sotogrande and its stunning surroundings.

Villa Kaizen by ARK Architects Offers Ocean and Hillside Views

FeaturedSpacious living room with large windows showcasing a scenic mountain view, featuring modern furnishings and an open, airy design.

Spanish studio ARK Architects has completed a minimalist residence encased in staircases to preserve ancient trees on the plot in Benahavís, Spain. Named Villa Kaizen, the home fits snugly between several leafy trees. The name “kaizen” translates from Japanese to mean “improvement” and refers to the home’s strict minimalism, which nods to archetypal Andalusian villas.

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