A.J.C. House is located in Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal, and was designed by José António Lopes da Costa. The project incorporates a house with differentiated spaces creating a strong relationship with the outside in the social areas, with the patios and gardens. The openings sometimes tear through the walls, allowing the whole complex to create differentiated living areas. The project was completed in 2022.
Bivacco Brédy is an innovative cabin located in the mountains of Italy by BCW Collective, designed in 2021. The structure is a memorial to Claudio Brédy, an alpinist who tragically lost his life in a climbing accident, symbolizing landscape appreciation and the alpine quality of his life. It features a welcoming interior, with wood panelling and climbing cord bunks, that connects to the stunning views of surrounding mountain peaks.
House DMD, designed by Fabrikat arhitektura d.o.o., is a modern house located in Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia. This two-storey house features an elongated volume and a gable roof, showcasing a design that adapts to its sloping surroundings. It boasts a combination of materials, including a base of stone and plaster, and timber cladding, while prioritizing sustainability, natural integration, and exceptional views throughout.
This holiday villa is located in Pudong, Shanghai, China. Designed by Atelier LI and completed in 2023, it’s the type of real estate that showcases Modernity. The proprietor hoped to demolish the old house and to build a new one for the two families when returning from the urban life to the countryside, spending weekends and their holidays with the grandparents.
Architecture studio naturehumaine has completed an intentionally opaque masonry-walled house in Austin, Canada, featuring a skylight and large windows that were strategically positioned to increase natural daylight within the interior. Palissade, which was designed and finished in 2024, has a gabled roof with a skylight illuminating its airy interiors, decorated with tactile materials and textures.
Emanuele Durola Studio renovated the GSL07 Apartment in Milan, Italy, combining historical elements with contemporary design. Originally inhabited by architect Béla Angelus, the 1950s apartment features preserved terrazzo floors, a marble fireplace, and wood paneling.
Storagemilano updated a historic chalet nestled in the stunning Austrian Alps in Kitzbühel, Austria. Completed in 2024, Villa Privata features a harmonious blend of old and new elements, seamlessly integrating characteristic architectural details with contemporary solutions.
Spanish studio ARK Architects has completed a minimalist residence encased in staircases to preserve ancient trees on the plot in Benahavís, Spain. Named Villa Kaizen, the home fits snugly between several leafy trees. The name “kaizen” translates from Japanese to mean “improvement” and refers to the home’s strict minimalism, which nods to archetypal Andalusian villas.