Villa GV, designed by Studio Dedalo Associati, is a modern architectural wonder located near Varazze’s new marina, Italy.
This project expands an existing building, adding an elevated structure and reorganizing the historic interior. The house spans two levels, with the ground floor featuring a living area, kitchenette, single bedroom, service bathroom, and an underground garage. The upper level houses a double bedroom and another bathroom. Materials like split stone, wooden flooring, natural greenery, and slate finishes ensure the property’s aesthetic harmony with the scenic Punta Aspera region.
Explore the Residential House In Vilnius, an architectural gem by G. Natkevicius & Partners in Lithuania. This wooden wonder, set in Vilnius’s heart, merges modern design with a quaint, historical ambiance. Its unique structure, featuring large wood elements and glass details, offers a serene retreat in the city, showcasing innovative living with a view.
Step into the PGR House in Vancouver, Canada, a stunning example of modern architecture by Evoke International Design.
This 3,180 square foot residence, once a 1973 family home, now boasts a fusion of concrete and Douglas Fir. It masterfully connects the indoors with the outdoors, offering panoramic views of the Salish Sea and mountains. The design, focused on retaining the original site’s charm, features a unique blend of materials, creating a warm, inviting ambiance that celebrates both urban living and natural beauty.
In the idyllic Bridgehampton, New York, Sam’s Creek House stands as a modern tribute to transitional architecture. Designed by MBB Architects in 2017, this family retreat harmonizes with its coastal setting, offering layered living spaces that blend the indoors with the outdoors. Its design navigates the nuances of light and landscape, promising a serene escape with views of the Atlantic and sunsets over Sam’s Creek.
Domaine Claude Bentz, crafted by Studio Jil Bentz in Luxembourg’s Mosel region, is an architectural marvel that extends a winery into a contemporary two-story structure. Merging concrete and wood, it houses a wine shop, tasting rooms, an event space, along with a private apartment and offices on the first floor.
This project masterfully integrates diverse functions into a constrained space, emphasizing environmental consciousness and regional connection in its design.
In Santiago’s Andean foothills, FLD House by 57STUDIO combines concrete and wood in a unique single-story design. Located in Las Condes, Chile, the 2016-built house features intersecting wings that adapt to the slope, creating sun-protected patios and light-filled rooms. This architectural blend harmoniously balances the robustness of concrete with the lightness of radiata pine wood.
House Acute, a striking family weekender designed by MCK Architecture + Interiors, stands proudly in Peats Ridge, Australia. Built in 2015 for a family of six, this unique wedge-shaped home on a small, challenging parcel of land near the NSW coastline, masterfully confronts the harsh ocean elements and bush-fire prone area.
Featuring two overlapping concrete pavilions, the house merges robust construction with playful geometry, offering both privacy and panoramic views. Its design cleverly integrates the surrounding angophora trees, blurring the lines between the built and natural environments.
Step into the Wilderness Cabin, a 2004 Walker Warner creation nestled in California’s majestic landscape. This rustic retreat boasts tinplate peaks and cedar walls that harmonize with nature. With its small environmental footprint, off-grid capabilities, and materials aged to perfection, this cabin is a sanctuary designed for those who find solace in the great outdoors, offering cozy comfort and direct communion with the surrounding wilderness.
