In the heart of Valencia, Spain, Estudio Calma revitalised a dated 70s house into a contemporary sanctuary for modern family living. The 180m² project, designed in 2024, reimagines the home through refined materiality, prioritising oak wood and an elemental palette that transmits comfort and warmth.
The elegant transformation emphasises a seamless connection between the hall, living room, and open-plan kitchen, fostering a welcoming environment for socialisation and relaxation.
Set into a ridge-top in Santa Fe, the Sangre de Cristo House epitomizes refined modern architecture. Conceptualized by Specht Novak in 2018, this house features two expansive board-formed concrete walls that fluidly connect the interior to the surrounding Santa Fe landscape. Designed with a narrow skylight, large expanses of glass and spacious floor plans, this house emphasizes a seamless integration with the outdoors while ensuring a cozy and private atmosphere inside.
In the heart of Spain, Son Llaneres is a contemporary holiday house designed in 2023 by Jaime Salvá. This cozy retreat creates a unique balance between a connection to nature and modern functionality, seamlessly harmonizing with its surrounding rustic landscape.
Located in Rome, Italy, Casa Città Giardino is a house designed in 2024 by PAROS architettura. The project aims to respect the original elegance of a Liberty villino. A dialogue between past and present, where architectural elements from the 1920s are carefully preserved and contemporary solutions are inserted with sensitivity and discretion.
Casa Cerros is a house located in the Andes, Colombia, designed by LLANO Arquitectos. This residential masterpiece is a celebration of sustainable living and Colombian architectural innovation. The architecture is characterized by triangular forms and high ceilings, promoting natural ventilation and reducing the need for artificial cooling.
Set along one of Java’s busiest toll roads in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, CCC House Sidoarjo is a peaceful retreat designed in 2017 by GeTs Architects. With a contemporary design that is inviting yet understated, the structure combines simplicity and functionality.
Balancing urban connection with residential serenity, this multifunctional building strikes a serene presence while serving as a rest area and marketing gallery for a nearby residential community.
Seriema House is located in Brumadinho, Brazil, designed by TETRO Arquitetura in 2024. Set in a serene, nature-integrated environment, this house balances an expansive mountain view and a dense forest, embodying an architectural poetry that features a winding wall that divides bright and lively welcoming areas from silent, shadowed retreats.
The Rehabilitation of an Old House marries tradition with modernity in Vélez-Málaga, Spain. This single-story house retains its historic facade, giving way to a large modern courtyard embraced by interior spaces. The design by local firm Terral Arquitectos integrates the original stone masonry walls and courtyard with new, carefully considered extensions that allow the historic building to remain intact while meeting the needs of a contemporary family.
