Set amongst a verdant backdrop and overlooking the River Avon, AR Design Studio‘s Ferry House, designed in 2022, offers great potential with inspiration being taken from the natural topography of the site, the river and the long distance views. The open-concept interior design features a generous living area bathed in natural light and maintains a consistent style weaving comfort with meticulous attention to detail throughout.
House has recently completed Anadu Pine Villa, a refined resort in Huzhou, China, designed in 2023. The boutique resort features three guest suites with panoramic views, complemented by a wine and cigar bar. The minimalist structures, positioned to harmonize with the natural landscape, offer a unique retreat experience, emphasizing local craftsmanship with reclaimed wood furnishings.
In the province of Padua, Villa SM stands out as an architectural creation by L-Z Architects. Finished in 2022, this residence surprises with the strong contrast between light travertine and dark brown plaster. The concept emphasizes clean lines and basic forms, blending aesthetics and practicality. In addition, the two-story developed residence features living and sleeping areas embellished with large windows, creating a bright and welcoming environment.
The Donavan House, nestled in the lush pine forests of Comporta, Portugal, was designed by PIMAA in 2024. This unique home embraces biophilic design principles, seamlessly merging with its natural surroundings.
The Residences at Sandford Lodge by Shay Cleary Architects is a low-rise, high-density residential development in Dublin, Ireland. Completed in 2023, it features 36 garden apartments and duplexes, offering spacious yet compact living spaces.
Characterized by their buff brick exteriors, the homes create a unique aesthetic while integrating comfortably into their setting.
Dduddu House & Ajour Cafe in South Korea, designed by PLS Architects in 2022, combines exposed concrete and white-painted facades. The project integrates a home and a cafe, reflecting the owner’s desire to create a space centered around their child. The unique design reinterprets local planning guidelines to harmonize commercial and residential functions, featuring a layout that balances public and private spaces.
Set on Portugal’s Costa Vicentina near the town of Aljezur, Casa do Sul is a white block with an L-shaped plan that embraces its setting while opening up to farmlands and the ocean. Distinção and Serra round out the home’s mix of warm woods and natural tan hues. Both names reference an Alentejo word for slope and are characterized by sloping shapes – the furnishings are inspired by the “easy-going beach life of the musicians, surfers, and farmers who call Costa Vicentina home”.
Located in Punta Negra (Carrilleros), Mexico, Kupuri 27 is a sanctuary designed by Módica Ledezma that employs rustic materials in a blend with nature. Indoor and outdoor spaces resonate through crafted spaces that celebrate minimalism, adorned with their ochre flooring and clay-tiled surfaces, while the direct connection to the tropical garden and the sweeping view of the Pacific Coast remain ever-present.
