Located on Grove Road in Greater London, England, the Kanal House has been updated by William Tozer Associates. Completed in 2024, the project features a modern extension and landscape elements that frame views of the nearby canal. It draws from Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, incorporating unique rooflights and a steel frame finished in intumescent paint.
Sea Sight, located in Limassol, Cyprus, is a house designed by VOX Architects in 2023. A modern abode, it presents a harmonious blend of blue and turquoise hues contrasted by sunlit whites. Built into a hill, the house faces south with features like a powerful eave extension that serves dual purposes. Simple interiors feature brands like Laufen, Flos, and Lago, maintaining elegance and functionality. Its distinctive secret garden to the north adds a serene escape.
Las Rocas is a 6,400-metre-squared complex of houses in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, designed by Ignacio Urquiza Architecture. It features modular designs reflecting site-specific conditions and endemic vegetation. The homes, tied together by common facilities, feature central service areas for cars and bathrooms made of natural stone.
Soma-Tech, a stylish office in San Francisco, California, complements a 1920s warehouse with design by Zack | de Vito Architecture + Construction. The 3,000 sq ft (279 sq m) space, now home to a tech-savvy company, features tech-savvy aesthetics and open layouts with vibrant garden spaces created for contemporary functions and forward-thinking occupants. The design demonstrates a seamless blend of retro and modern touches to create lively work spaces.
Designed by SOA, House Lhotka in Prague, Czech Republic, was completed in 2020. This house, arranged in four distinct volumes, is unified by a central corridor and dining area. Large windows and movable glass partitions enhance the connection to the garden.
Villa C by La Leta Architettura features three levels and is located in Mondello, Italy. The addition of two cuts in the layout, with exterior walls made of stone, illuminate and connect the lower level to the garden. Furniture pieces organised throughout the house include a mix of standard and custom designs made from wood, walnut Alpiwood composite and other materials all unified by warm tones.
FMT Estudio has revamped a historical house in Mérida, Mexico, respecting the neighborhood’s original architectural character. Completed in 2023, the Dolores project involved reconfiguring the property, adding contemporary elements to the original early 20th-century structure. Light volumes were added for contrast, along with wooden and marble details on windows and doors. The team aimed to preserve the neighborhood’s identity while incorporating modern updates to inspire other local developments.
Ion Eremciuc Architects designed this dual A-framed home in Bran, Romania. Completed in 2023, it features a striking blend of modernity and rustic charm, with dark, angular roofs and vast expanses of glass. The interiors offer luxurious bedrooms, plush linens, and communal spaces with high ceilings and panoramic views.