Situated at the southern end of stunning Lake Hawea in New Zealand’s South Island, The View House features design by Mark John Warren. Built around an internal courtyard with a retractable louvre roof, this house is a multi-generational holiday home designed to celebrate the amazing views, with materials and detailing creating a calm and serene environment for soaking in the breathtaking surroundings.
Set in the picturesque town of Wānaka, this house embodies simplicity and warmth, drawing inspiration from the rugged charm of mountain huts while maintaining a refined aesthetic. Designed to accommodate multiple families during holidays, the home offers comfortable, sunlit spaces that promote relaxation and tranquillity, ensuring a memorable stay for residents and guests alike.
Set in London, United Kingdom, Lode is a house designed by NIKJOO in 2023. Small-scale developer Flawk curated the interiors in-house, balancing function and form with pieces designed and fabricated by local businesses. NIKJOO’s architectural details complement the contemporary design approach, featuring deep red brick exteriors warmed by Douglas fir window reveals, while exposed concrete and blockwork enhance energy performance, supporting a friendly and sustainable living experience.
The Grand House is located in Vĩnh Phúc, Vietnam. Designed by Km Architecture Office, the house features a modern yet traditional style. It prioritizes connection with ancestry through a spatial arrangement that maintains essential activities, including a spacious courtyard, private bedrooms for siblings, and a focal worship space.
Coronation Road in Singapore is defined by its Brutalism and Modern Art encounters. Designed by Aamer Architects, it was fully reimagined in 2022 from a semi-detached house to a two-and-a-half-story bungalow, adorned with a swimming pool, car lift, and basement. The sculptural concrete facade contrasts with dark granite cladding and an aluminium roofing structure, enhancing the seamless design integration along the striking avenue.
Located in Pietrasanta, Italy, PTS B is a contemporary penthouse designed by A/B Studio in 2022. The project transformed an old workshop into a comfortable residence that cleverly combines space for family life with a home office. Designed to suit the owner’s requirements, the building is characterised by a minimal-industrial aesthetic, with bronzed details throughout and an array of custom-made furnishings.
This deep retrofit of a house on the North Norfolk coast was designed by Studio 163 in 2024. Reimagined from its history as a butcher shop, Blue House serves as a holiday getaway for a large family and their friends, featuring a combining of spaces and the use of materials that respond to the site’s history of flooding.
Located in San José del Cabo, Mexico, IMA House is a house designed by Ezequiel Farca Studio in 2020. This property ombines large concrete walls and patios, creating an atmosphere of serenity and fostering a strong connection with surrounding nature and the ocean, while encouraging natural light and cross ventilation.
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