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Henry Island Guesthouse: Thoughtful Design for a Remote Retreat

FeaturedA modern, wooden structure nestled in a forested landscape, featuring large windows and a cantilevered roofline.

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson‘s Henry Island Guesthouse in San Juan County, Washington, is a thoughtful response to evolving a family retreat on a remote location. This 1,350-square-foot addition to a secluded site in the San Juan Islands offers guests immersion within a remarkable natural environment, with a compact linear form, restrained material selection, and strategies for occupant wellbeing.

Penthouse O: Luxury Apartment Design in Vienna

Modern, minimalist living space with sleek black fireplace unit, open floor plan, and natural materials.

Luxury and sophistication abound in Penthouse O, a stunning 500 m2 family apartment designed by the renowned firm Destilat in the heart of Vienna, Austria. This two-story penthouse, completed in 2022, showcases a harmonious blend of minimalist elegance and functionality, with an open floor plan that seamlessly flows into expansive terraces and an impressive rooftop garden featuring a pool, outdoor kitchen, and lush greenery.

The Quadrant House: Multi-Generational Design with Vastu Principles

FeaturedModern residential building with varied rooflines, extensive glazing, and landscaped lawn.

In the heart of Raipur, India, the Quadrant House by Studio Lotus stands as a testament to contemporary Indian architecture. This multi-generational residence blends nature, light, and a refined aesthetic, offering a comfortable living experience centered around natural materials and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions.

Designed in 2021, the house’s understated contrast with its surroundings creates a captivating visual narrative, weaving in and out of the landscape with a focus on Vastu principles and a vibrant, edible garden.

Hughesdale Extension: Modernizing a 1920s Clinker Brick Home

Sleek modern structure with expansive glass walls, wooden deck, and landscaped yard.

Block Architecture Studio‘s recent Hughesdale Extension project in Melbourne, Australia, offers a thoughtful renovation to a 1920s red clinker brick dwelling.

The new open-concept living, dining, and kitchen space seamlessly connects to the backyard, while the reconfigured original structure provides additional bedrooms, a master suite, and functional living areas. By carefully preserving the existing fabric, the design balances modern amenities with the home’s historical character, creating a harmonious blend of old and new.

Villa Papillon: Showcasing a Lebanese Art Collector’s Dream Home

Sleek, modern architecture with an elevated roofline, outdoor dining area, and pool.

Located in the coastal town of Batroun, Lebanon, Villa Papillon is a stunning residential project designed by the acclaimed architectural firm WORKac. This 2022-completed house rethinks the relationship between art, architecture, and landscape, creating a harmonious interplay between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Designed for a Lebanese art collector and his family, the villa features a series of rooms organized around an open-air courtyard, with the main living areas and bedrooms facing the Mediterranean Sea.

Hudson River House: Waterfront Retreat with Panoramic Views

FeaturedA modern, minimalist building with a wooden facade, surrounded by a landscaped garden.

The Hudson River House, designed by acclaimed architect Robert Luntz, offers a serene escape in the picturesque Hudson Valley of the United States.

This compact, 2017-built house was designed for a couple seeking to trade the confines of Manhattan living for a home that seamlessly integrates with its stunning natural surroundings. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize panoramic views of the Hudson River, this modern residence boasts a lightness and reflectivity that creates the impression of a hovering volume in the sky.

Southwest House: Embracing Light, Shadow, and Breezes in Thai Design

Clean, minimalist architecture with stark white walls, open spaces, and a person standing in the foreground.

The Southwest House, designed by Tantai Architects, is a captivating residential project located in Chaiyaphum, Thailand. Inspired by the integration of light and wind in traditional Thai arts and architecture, this 2023 house embraces the southwest monsoon, offering a contemporary twist on the region’s design vernacular.

Featuring a layout that prioritizes light, shadow, and natural ventilation, the Southwest House seamlessly blends modern living with the area’s distinctive environmental conditions.

Casas 1922: Sustainable Bioclimatic Design in Spain

Quaint courtyard with reflecting pool, stone walls, and bell tower in the background.

Nordest Arquitectura‘s innovative “Casas 1922” project in Rupià, Spain, showcases a bioclimatic and integrated approach to residential design. This two-house development, designed in 2023, prioritizes the harmonious relationship between interior and exterior spaces, with a central courtyard blurring the boundaries between the two.

Embracing the advantages of industrialized systems, the project reinterprets traditional typologies to create a building that seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings, where natural materials like compacted earth, adobe, and wood take center stage.

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