Nestled in Longboat Key, Florida, Gulf Gardens Residence stands as a remarkable creation by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors. Designed in 2023, this house elegantly merges a 1970s wood frame structure with contemporary coastal living requirements, including FEMA stipulations.
A fusion of old-world charm and modern elegance, it features expansive windows and environmentally conscious elements, offering breathtaking ocean views and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, encapsulating the essence of luxury living in a coastal paradise.
Nestled on a serene bayou, The Binnacle is an abstract house designed by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors in 2020 that blends bold architectural forms with functional living spaces. This unique home balances whimsy and sophistication, creating an environment that celebrates the clients’ playful spirit and their desire for seamless connections to the surrounding landscape. Expansive windows provide uninterrupted water views from every room of the glass-enclosed structure.
Condominium building 62 Reade Street stands in the heart of Tribeca, New York, with architecture by ODA. ODA envisioned merging the two landmarked buildings on the site to pay homage to their heritage, crafting six loft-style homes that combine Tribeca’s industrial style with Italianate architecture. Open layouts inspired by ODA Founder Eran Chen’s own Tribeca loft infuse reclaimed character through high-end materials, blended aesthetics, and nature elements.
Overlooking Sarasota Bay in Florida, Seathru House is a modern family-oriented retreat designed by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors in 2018. The thoughtfully designed house balances openness and privacy, creating a connection with its stunning location. The architecture interplays solidity and airiness through features like clerestory windows and a floating staircase, while a separated program creates three distinct outdoor environments ideal for family-oriented living and entertaining.
Nestled in a picturesque village in northern Poland, Country House harmoniously integrates with its serene lakeside setting while respecting the scale of the surrounding architecture. Designed by IFAgroup, this house features innovative green elements, with a flat roof that doubles as a green terrace, enhancing insulation and biodiversity. The project exemplifies a design that prioritizes context, sustainability, and a profound respect for its natural surroundings.
Located in Beijing, China, designed by Archstudio in 2024, Lei Homestay is a hotel that organizes its architectural design around three trees, forming two well-proportioned courtyards that bring in ample sunlight and views of seasonal changes. The main structure is crafted from glued laminated timber, which, beneath the double-pitched roof, supports a variety of staggered platform spaces, evoking the sensation of living amidst a forest.
Casa Ananda, designed by Yturbe Taller de arquitectura and located in Mexico City, Mexico, epitomizes tropical modernism. Expertly blending raw materials, light contrasts, and fluid spaces, this unique house prioritizes its natural environment.
The creation of a sanctuary awash in overhangs, timber louvers, and expansive glass panels showcases a design philosophy that emphasizes a tactile experience and a seamless integration with the landscape resulting in comfort amid the tropical climate of Mexico City.
In the heart of Saugatuck, MI, United States, dSPACE Studio unveils Silver Lake, a house designed this year that embodies a seamless fusion of nature and architecture. This retreat offers the homeowners a layered architectural experience in which to interact with the serene landscape and their art collection, while the design integrates Brazilian elements into a sculptural object that blurs the boundaries between architecture and art.
