The Banánka house, designed by Paulíny Hovorka Architects, is located in Banka, Slovakia. The single-storey house features a minimalist design using natural materials and a Y-shaped layout that divides the plot into smaller segments.
The architecture focuses on a seamless connection with the garden, complete with a large glazed façade that fully opens up to the outdoor space and prioritizes privacy amid mature trees in a tranquil setting.
Six years after her first intuition, Maud Caubet refines her concept of a home in harmony with its environment. From the outset in 2018, Maud Caubet’s approach was to integrate the house into its environment, utilizing local resources and embracing the site’s existing character. The house, located in Lit-et-Mixe, France, is designed in contemporary style.
Situated in the stunning scenery of Victoria, Canada, the Grotto House crafted by Greenway Studio Architecture seamlessly fuses human living environments with the untamed charm of its natural backdrop. Finished in 2023, this dwelling converts an otherwise daunting outdoor landscape into a serene habitat. The design philosophy of Grotto House spotlights sustainability and synergy with the natural landscape, showcasing a versatile open interior that blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The project originates from a design competition for the renovation of a penthouse apartment in an early 20th-century building near Villa Torlonia in Rome. The Casa Ance apartment is intended as a guest residence for the Italian national association of building companies, and the project addressed the need for a clear distinction between the “public” and private areas of the house to serve both as a private residence and a venue for meetings and gatherings.
Casa Myhrer Hauge, located in Oslo, Norway, designed by Gudmundur Jonsson Arkitektkontor, transcends mere aesthetics by intertwining nature with architecture. This house embodies dialogue and connection, integrating natural settings in its design philosophy and utilising an innovative approach to communicate the organic environment through spaces for living, dining, and cooking, accented by soothing materials that resonate with the surrounding nature.
In the heart of Hyderabad, where a vibrant metropolis effortlessly blends old-world charm with modernity, stands ‘Equinox’, a unique residence that redefines contemporary living. Designed by Studio Nilasha, this high-rise apartment was crafted for a young couple. The home beautifully blends their diverse cultural backgrounds, combining the practicality of urban Indian living with Dutch-inspired aesthetics. The result is a harmonious fusion of clean lines, a neutral palette, and functional design.
Daily Vacation is located in Kaohsiung, China. Designed by TaG Living, this house features a vacation home design style. Rising nearly 265 meters high, this is the tallest luxury residential building in Taiwan, integrating residential and five-star hotel functions vertically to provide different residents their respective suitable living spaces with much emphasis on an overall layout below waist height.
Casa Infinity is a project developed on one of the most famous beaches of Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. The design, led by K10 Studio was completed in 2021. With a clear intention towards spaces that merges both the interior and exterior, the house centers around an infinity pool, integrating social areas with high-end minimalist finishes that evoke a sense of comfort, breathing spaces, and self-exploration.
