Welcome to House that Opens up to the Sun, a beautiful passive house located in Malé Kyšice, Czech Republic. Designed by Stempel & Tesar Architekti in 2022, this building is a perfect example of sustainable architecture, as it uses renewable materials to keep the energy consumption to a minimum.
This house combines a contemporary design style with elements of traditional architecture, with exposed concrete blocks and wooden elements in both interior and exterior. Its location near the Křivoklát woods allows the building to open up to the sun and draw in its energy, reducing heating costs in the winter months. The building also knows how to keep from overheating, thanks to its overhanging roof and horizontal shading. In addition, a small pond optimizes the use of rainwater for the garden, and an insulated sandwich wall aids in the natural accumulation of warmth. With its sustainable approach to both water and air, this house provides a truly unique living experience.
Discover the H81 House in Praia Verde, a stunning residence designed by José Martinez Silva and located in Castro Marim, Portugal.
Perched at the edge of the Ria Formosa Nature Park and the Castro Marim Marshland Nature Reserve, the house is a testament to sustainable concrete design. With its two exposed concrete planes with pure lines, thermowood-treated wooden slats, and a sustainable cover consisting of a layer of native plants, the property offers a unique blend of nature and modern architecture. Large, south-facing openings make the most of the stunning views, while a concrete canopy and projected insulation keep the interior comfortable all year round.
59RUT is a row house located in Terrassa, Spain, designed by Vallribera Arquitectes in 2014. This modern home stands out with its narrow design style and its eco-friendly construction solutions.
59RUT offers a unique combination of energy efficiency and comfortable living. The house has a simple distribution in plan, with day use areas on the ground floor, night areas on the second floor, and a multi-purpose room on the third floor.
Terrassa is known for its industrial history and cultural heritage, making it an ideal place to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Discover House 27, a two-story contemporary house designed by Mario Martins Atelier and located in Lagos, Portugal.
Enjoy the privileged view of Alvor estuary and its many different tides as well as the beautiful landscaped garden that surrounds the house. Take a step inside and be amazed by the use of natural and textured material, such as Santa Catarina solid bricks, which adds an incredible geometric effect to the interior and exterior of the house. The roof terrace offers even more breath-taking views that will surely make your stay unforgettable.
108ERA is a stunning stone farmhouse located in Granera, Spain. Designed by Vallribera Arquitectes in 2022, this traditional real estate offers the perfect blend of old and new.
With its back to the street and half underground, the house is surrounded by woodlands and a garden that hides beneath a large oak tree. Inside, the building maintains its structure of loadbearing walls, preserving the existing distribution of bedrooms and creating large openings on the south façade to blur the boundaries between the inside and outside. The walls are restored using local stone, and the roof collects rainwater for irrigation of the garden.
Kiki ARCHi has crafted a stunning single-family house in Beijing, China, that combines traditional and contemporary elements. The project, named Classic Meets Modern, features the owner’s collection of Golden Nanmu (Phoebe zhennan) wood furniture, which is a popular architectural and furniture material for the imperial family in Ming and Qing dynasties, and was used in the famous Forbidden City.
With the help of the designer’s expertise, the house has been replanned and adjusted to incorporate the owner’s collection into a modern-style home that perfectly balances space and display design. The three colors of black, white, and gray are used in large quantities, corresponding to the scenes of ‘traditional’, ‘modern’, and ‘transition’ respectively. Visitors to the house can experience a sense of ritual and inclusiveness while being surrounded by the beauty of Beijing.
Hampton House is a two-story contemporary house located in Hampton, Australia. Built in 2018, the house was designed by Architecture Works as a light-filled family home that would accommodate a family of five and cater to entertaining.
The home has been Heritage listed, requiring the original Edwardian weatherboard facade to remain intact. The contemporary addition to the rear of the house features white concrete forms to reflect the existing weatherboards, creating a sense of strength in the design and life of the dwelling. Challenges included meeting the expectations of the clients and integrating a modern concrete and glass form within the constraints of Heritage guidelines. The house extends over three levels and is connected by a central helical stair. An overhanging roof provides shelter to the internal spaces and creates an intimate outdoor living area, while external motorized venetian blinds allow the owners to control the amount of light and privacy.
Situated in the coastal suburb of Hampton, the house boasts stunning views of the bay to the West.
Villa BW, a contemporary house designed by Mecanoo in 2022, is located in Schoorl, Netherlands – the renowned beach resort area.
This impressive property features a double-curved roof with twisting shapes and characterful ceramic tile cladding that transitions from dune to polder landscape. The interior living spaces are organised around two voids enclosed with a curtain wall system which provide transparency and daylight down to the basement levels.
With its natural shades of grey, green and blue tiles reflecting the seasons of the surrounding countryside, Villa BW offers an elevated experience for all those seeking luxury real estate in this idyllic part of Europe.
