Cedar Farm in East Hampton, New York, designed by Oza Sabbeth Architects, is a sustainable house characterised by architecture inspired by utilitarian structures typical for the area. The home’s gabled structure and industrial shed roof system both highlight a blend with design features like a porte-cochère and expansive solar panel array for net-zero energy efficiency.
Located on the outskirts of the township of Wanaka, Sundance Rise house has a rural aspect that encouraged an open design, allowing in as much of the view as possible while still shielding the interiors from harsh elements. Designed by Condon Scott Architects, this house features walls and ceilings lined in birch ply, creating a warm interior, while the majority of the exterior showcases local schist stone, Corten steel, and timber weatherboards.
Nestled in Phuoc Tinh, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam, Terra Villa is a house designed by NU Architecture & Design in 2024. Thoughtfully crafted, this modern retreat strikes a balance between rustic charm and contemporary comfort, embracing the homeowners’ desire for natural materials. The design incorporates an open layout that maximizes natural light and airflow while creating a safe child-friendly environment, enriched by the soothing simplicity of Wabi Sabi.
Hidden Villa is located in a park-like residential area in the Netherlands that’s been designed by Dutch studio i29, which features a house flooded with natural light. Large glass panels, integrated paving and built-in furniture are all included in the villa’s design, which integrates the interior with the surrounding garden.
One of the plants that you would never want to discover in your yard is poison ivy. If you brush against it by chance, you’ll have an itchy, blistering rash for days or even weeks. You know how important it is to keep your space poison ivy free if you’ve ever had to fight this sneaky plant. Let’s talk about the right and wrong ways to deal with this tough plant before you put on gloves and start pulling it out.
Tornado House is a house located in Calle del Tornado, Barajas, Madrid, Spain. Designed by OOIIO Architecture, this domestic project is tailored to a family with two children. Architecture is simple and emphatic, as well as purely functional and practical, creating a contemporary building that protects and provides maximum comfort to its inhabitants.
Located in Fitzroy, Australia, King Bill is a house renovated by Austin Maynard Architects. The renovation involved a double story terrace house and its eastern garden, previously separate lots, now linked. Also respecting the heritage of the area, the designers chose to preserve the terrace facade and incorporate the existing trees into the design, enhancing the spaces for the residents’ family of four.
Casa Goliana Mérida, a house in Mérida, Mexico, employs Yucatecan architecture aesthetics in its design by Workshop: Diseño y Construcción. The mid-century modern residence underwent a restoration, with an emphasis on traditional values, and materials as well as neutral color palettes throughout the interiors, creating a calming environment with a strong expression of tropical housing design, underscoring the significance of bringing local history into contemporary living.