The Domaine de PIEBLANC, a state-of-the-art winery in Gigondas, France, recently unveiled its latest architectural marvel designed by the renowned Dany & Febvay Architectes. This 2023 project focuses on the construction of a new winemaking cellar and aging facilities, seamlessly integrating the structure into the natural contours of the site. With over 40% of the volumes strategically placed underground, the design aims to minimize the visual impact on the surrounding agricultural landscape, while maximizing the functional efficiency of the winery through gravity-fed operations.
In Barcelona, Spain, Miriam Barrio Studio has crafted an exceptional apartment design that harmoniously blends materials and creates a captivating atmosphere. The Exotic Harmony project effortlessly combines soft beige microcement, dark oak wood, and natural Vancouver granite stone, resulting in a visually striking and inviting living space.
Designed by the renowned firm RAD+ar, the Passive Lab House in South Tangerang City, Indonesia, is a captivating exploration of tropical passive design in a postmodern urban context. This experimental house employs innovative techniques, such as overlapping void spaces, reflective pools, and strategically placed skylights, to create a comfortable microclimate without relying on active systems. The project’s thoughtful integration of biophilic and tropical elements within a contemporary design language offers a promising solution to the challenges posed by unplanned urbanization.
Situated in the picturesque Muskoka District Municipality of Ontario, Canada, the Six Mile Lake Cottage by BLDG Workshop showcases a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living.
Designed in 2024, this stunning single-family home embraces the serene beauty of the Georgian Bay landscape, blurring the line between the built environment and the natural surroundings. With a focus on connecting the cottage to the undulating shoreline, the design aims to remove any sense of division, allowing the tranquility of the lakeside setting to permeate the interior spaces.
Agathom‘s contemporary Wasagathom House in Ontario, Canada, offers a fresh take on Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian design. This family home, nestled among towering spruce and birch trees, features an open yet private layout that seamlessly connects to its scenic surroundings. With a focus on sustainable materials and biophilic design, the WASAGATHOM House provides a tranquil refuge from the urban landscape.
Sundial House, a captivating residential design by SsD, offers a harmonious blend of contemporary aesthetics and energy-efficient functionality in Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea.
Crafted for a retired couple and their beloved dog, this compact yet versatile house maximizes its small footprint through strategic openings, triple-glazed windows, and natural ventilation, creating a comfortable and sustainable living environment. The pie-shaped sundeck seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, transforming with the seasons to enhance the homeowners’ well-being and quality of life.
Angá Arquitetura‘s Páteo House in Praia Guaecá, Brazil, is a renovated colonial-style house that blends traditional elements with a contemporary aesthetic. Designed in 2021, this practical and cozy house features an integrated layout, enhanced lighting, and a refreshed color palette that breathes new life into the original structure.
Situated on the outskirts of Vadodara, India, the Brick Weave House, designed by Manoj Patel Design Studio in 2024, showcases a captivating blend of architectural and spatial moments. This 1140 sq ft house caters to the needs of two generations, where privacy and shared experiences are seamlessly integrated. The design embraces climatic considerations, utilizing a façade screening approach that adds a distinct rustic charm to the linear mass.
