The GM House, designed by Padovani in 2021, emerges as a harmonious fusion of nature and contemporary architecture, located in Bragança Paulista, Brazil. This house rests horizontally upon the terrain, optimising stunning views from its distinctive plot.
Villa El Alcornoque was designed by Flow 81 Architecture on a steep plot in Málaga, Spain. Completed in 2024, the house blends indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing nature to seamlessly integrate into the living areas. The design uses a tree-like structural system, supported by two points, creating a series of overhangs and patios.
11CK House, situated in Singapore’s Katong district, was redesigned by ONG&ONG in 2021. The restoration project maintains the heritage features mandated by the Urban Redevelopment Authority while introducing modern elements like a dramatic spiral staircase with mesh railings. Key design solutions include strategic skylights and small windows to enhance natural lighting and airflow.
The house features a blend of modern aesthetics and artisanal craftsmanship, evident in the carefully selected tiles used throughout, including in the plunge pool and kitchen.
Emma Tulloch Architects designed Peak House in Malvern, Australia, as a unique family home that challenges traditional structural identities. Completed in 2023, the house features an abstract form among notable heritage architecture.
Perched in the lively center of São Paulo, Brazil, the Leopoldo House presents a remarkable apartment complex crafted by PSA Arquitetura. Finalized in 2023, this residential wonder seamlessly integrates contemporary design with urban life.
The Meadow Lane Retreat house by Wheeler Kearns Architects quietly enhances its Sitting on a wooded bluff, the Lake Michigan house aligns tightly to three heightened elements: its dramatic natural light, incredible expansive views and strategic material choices. Three structures with slatted-oak ceilings wrap around a serene pool terrace, offering a place for the retiree homeowners to breathe and reconnect.
The single-family home, Casa 1.5-3 by Baquio Arquitectura, is situated in Santa Elena, Ecuador. Designed in 2024, the house harmoniously integrates with its surroundings, inspired by Juhani Pallasmaa’s ideas on dwelling. The facade’s compositional language showcases a mix of wood and concrete, offering a rich sensory experience.
South African studio SAOTA has completed the Noom Hotel Abidjan Plateau in Ivory Coast, featuring a layered facade as a contemporary extension of the city’s modernist heritage. The studio references local patterns and motifs within clean, rational forms at this skyscraping hotel, blending modernism with regional identity advancements in both design and architecture.