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The Green House by Schwartz and Architecture Balances Old and New in Design

FeaturedA modern home with a glass-enclosed porch surrounded by lush, colorful gardens.

The Green House, located in Palo Alto, CA, United States, is a house designed in 2023 by S^A | Schwartz and Architecture. The project expands a 1966 home, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s protégé, by 1,512 square feet, incorporating a sunken family room, inspired additions, and numerous windows framing the iconic roof. The team worked under a guiding principle of “do no harm” while respecting the design integrity of the space, promising a friendship between old and new.

C&P House Overhaul by Archisoul Architects Creates ‘Sophisticated Beachy’ Home

A modern, three-story home with expansive glass windows, wooden cladding, and a flat roof.

Positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and overlooking the ocean at North Curl Curl, Archisoul Architects has completely renovated the C&P House in Sydney, Australia, to fully utilise its stunning views. Prioritising the sound and sight of the ocean, the home now boasts separate living and bedroom spaces, while a pergola shading structure ensures seamless flow from the indoor living/dining area to the outdoor entertainment space.

Guarujá House by Nitsche Arquitetos

Expansive modern living space with glass walls, wood accents, and minimalist decor.

Located in Guarujá, Brazil, Guarujá House features the work of Nitsche Arquitetos. The house in Guarujá on the coast of São Paulo is built within a gated community in a protected area of the original Atlantic Forest. Its design is divided into three levels to accommodate 450 m² of built space and comply with regulations permitting only 30% of the land area to be developed.

Sangre de Cristo House by Specht Novak

FeaturedMinimalist living room with exposed wooden beams, concrete walls, and a fireplace.

Set into a ridge-top in Santa Fe, the Sangre de Cristo House epitomizes refined modern architecture. Conceptualized by Specht Novak in 2018, this house features two expansive board-formed concrete walls that fluidly connect the interior to the surrounding Santa Fe landscape. Designed with a narrow skylight, large expanses of glass and spacious floor plans, this house emphasizes a seamless integration with the outdoors while ensuring a cozy and private atmosphere inside.

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