Brim + Crown redefines multi-unit housing by transforming the 1929 Hat Corporation factory in Norwalk, CT into a vibrant community space. Designed by Beinfield Architecture in 2020, this project seamlessly merges industrial aesthetics with modern living spaces, offering a mix of residential units, offices, retail, and leisure facilities. The design reflects a unique industrial chic, honoring its history while embracing contemporary design elements.
The Block Bond House, designed by Felipe Palacios and Johann Moeller in 2021 in Lumbisi, Ecuador, is a standout example of contemporary house architecture. Merging thoughtful spatial organization with the site’s natural elements, it presents a modern sanctuary for a young family. Its distinct use of exposed brick, steel, and wood underlines the house’s expressive materiality and warm character, while large folding doors blur the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Discover MP House in Soi Chuan Chuen Park Ville, Thailand, a contemporary home designed by I Like Design Studio in 2019. This house combines compact living spaces with privacy, efficient ventilation, and a natural courtyard, offering a unique retreat within its urban setting.
GG House in Trüllikon, Switzerland, redefines luxury living with its 2023 design by NOE9. This unique house seamlessly integrates glass, Canaletto walnut, and concrete, blending the indoors with the natural surroundings. The innovative use of colored glass and strategic lighting enhances the spacious interior, making it a perfect example of contemporary architecture that respects its origins while embracing modern comforts.
In the serene expanse of Carmel Valley, California’s Santa Lucia Preserve 5 stands as a testament to contemporary elegance and sustainable design. Created by Richard Beard Architects and Susan Williams, this modern English cottage offers a luxurious escape within a sprawling 20,000-acre oak grove, skillfully harmonizing with the wild beauty of its setting.
It’s a perfect marriage of refined architecture and natural tranquility for those seeking a sophisticated, yet grounded lifestyle.
Mansion Kanalski Lom, designed by OFIS Arhitekti in 2023, marries traditional Croatian stone architecture with modern design elements. Located in Banj, Croatia, this house embodies a harmony between the past and present. Serving as a family home for a globally-diverse couple and their eight children, it integrates old stone structures with contemporary materials and design, creating a unique, warm, and inviting space.
Discover the Ring House in Ljubljana, Slovenia, a stunning example of adaptive reuse by OFIS Arhitekti. This house blends early modernism with contemporary design, featuring a unique garden pavilion and a restored 1930s structure. The property showcases a deep connection with its garden, redefining indoor-outdoor living.
Glamping Outlands Concéntrico redefines luxury camping in Barrio de Nuevo León, Mexico. Designed by S-AR stación-ARquitectura in 2022, this cabin project combines modern architecture with raw nature, offering intimate nature retreats within the Sierra de Santiago. The design strategy facilitates connections among structures, landscapes, and users, immersing guests in a serene, wooded environment.
