Las Rocas is a 6,400-metre-squared complex of houses in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, designed by Ignacio Urquiza Architecture. It features modular designs reflecting site-specific conditions and endemic vegetation. The homes, tied together by common facilities, feature central service areas for cars and bathrooms made of natural stone.
Designed by SOA, House Lhotka in Prague, Czech Republic, was completed in 2020. This house, arranged in four distinct volumes, is unified by a central corridor and dining area. Large windows and movable glass partitions enhance the connection to the garden.
FMT Estudio has revamped a historical house in Mérida, Mexico, respecting the neighborhood’s original architectural character. Completed in 2023, the Dolores project involved reconfiguring the property, adding contemporary elements to the original early 20th-century structure. Light volumes were added for contrast, along with wooden and marble details on windows and doors. The team aimed to preserve the neighborhood’s identity while incorporating modern updates to inspire other local developments.
In 2024, M2.senos Arquitectos designed the LBlack House in Matosinhos Municipality, Portugal. It features granite pavements and black brick facades. The home prioritizes openness with large courtyard-facing openings and maintains community presence with a street-facing railing.
The Magpie House, designed by DGN Studio in London, UK, underwent a transformation in 2022. The home’s owners, mid-century furniture collectors, tasked the studio with renovating and extending the ground floor. The project expanded to include refurbishing the upper floor, integrating vintage pieces from the clients’ collection. With a focus on spatial planning and natural light, the redesign ensures a cohesive flow and connection to the garden, utilising repurposed materials throughout.
Kelder Architects has renovated and extended Avonleigh Queenslander to centre around its double-height grand room. The project prioritises outdoor living, with sandstone and timber fretwork bringing material interest throughout the Queensland home.
Villa Bôrik in Žilina, Slovakia, is a three-story concrete house designed by PLURAL in 2021. The home respects its surroundings with a portion of its volume hidden underground. A distinct spiral staircase complements its cubic form, while the ground floor is open, utilizing natural light and versatile configurations.
Architecture firm Halel Arch has upgraded the interiors of Canada Israel, a home in Ra’anana, Israel, to incorporate elements of North American design. The home, initially purchased by a Canadian couple, was transformed to match their preferred aesthetic. The design, led by architect Shira Muskal, incorporates herringbone pattern parquet flooring, a stylish kitchen, black aluminium profiles, and dynamic natural granite surfaces, all while ensuring a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
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