Casa Tribu by Arquitectura Plus is a remodeled residence in Bogotá, Colombia. Designed in 2023, this 263-square-metre house retains its original modernist details while incorporating contemporary updates. The renovation focused on maintaining the home’s basic lines, introducing landscaping and natural light, and creating an interior design proposal using the owners’ furniture.
Rachcoff Vella Architecture completed Silverlinings, a minimal house in Melbourne, Australia, that combines robust materials with a restrained design. Overlooking the bayside beach, the home’s architectural approach emphasizes simplicity and meticulous detailing, evident in the use of a limited palette of materials such as concrete, brass, and white oak. Silverlinings offers a harmonious blend of raw elegance and contemporary design, providing a warm and inviting space for family living.
Fran Silvestre Arquitectos has designed a House in Sotogrande, Spain, characterised by its glass walls and expansive shady canopy. The house, completed in 2024, incorporates a thermal insulation system using water, which regulates temperature and adds acoustic insulation. Silvestre utilised wooden elements inside the home, lending it a warm, homely feel, enhanced further by the natural light let in through the expansive use of glazing and a number of skylights, which allow for views of the roof.
Yamaguchicho House is a house located in Nagoya, Japan, designed in 2021 by Slow. The residential space is tailored for a family of three, showcasing meticulous architectural design that thoughtfully incorporates natural elements. Its exterior walls, made of baked cedar, feature a striking ebony finish that allows the home to blend seamlessly into its tranquil surroundings. The result is a space defined by a delicate equilibrium between beauty and practicality.
UTAA designed a family home in Gimpo-si, South Korea, named Gimpo “Kevin House” in 2020. The house features a central yard and multi-level interiors, promoting indoor-outdoor living. It balances daily life with vacation home elements, including protected outdoor spaces and a skip-floor layout for visual connectivity.
Stewart-Schafer blended Scandinavian minimalism with mid-century influences for this residence in Easton, United States. Designed in 2022, the expansive house is an architectural gem, featuring contemporary glass walls and an indoor pool. The interiors highlight a tonal palette and a mix of custom-made furniture, from a Japanese-inspired table to a Scandinavian-inspired guest house in the woods.
Marcus Beach is a house in Noosa, Australia, designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture in 2023. The project involved adding to an existing beachside home, focusing on privacy and open-plan living while maintaining seamless indoor-outdoor spaces. The addition incorporates a minimalist palette of white and timbers, enhancing light and creating a harmonious dialogue between old and new.
The Orford House, designed in 2022 by Thellend Fortin Architectes, is situated in Québec, Canada, next to the Parc national du Mont-Orford. This house is immersed in maple and fir forests, welcoming breathtaking views and natural light. The architectural style embodies a harmonious balance with its natural surroundings, showcasing a combination of modern and traditional elements through a dynamic interplay of vertical and horizontal lines.