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Palissade by naturehumaine [architecture+design]

FeaturedModern, two-story home with angled roof, glass walls, and exterior balcony overlooking trees.

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.

Casa Feliz: Tropical Oasis and Threshold Experience in Alibag

FeaturedA contemporary tropical house with a large swimming pool reflecting the building.

Atelier Design N Domain‘s Casa Feliz in Alibag, India, is a captivating tropical house that seamlessly blends with its lush, natural surroundings.

Designed in 2020, this 10,000 sq. ft. contemporary villa is set on a 2-acre site, offering a perfect coastal getaway just south of Mumbai. The house’s design concept revolves around the idea of a “threshold” that transports residents into a tranquil, nature-immersed world, with a monolithic material palette and striking architectural features.

Brick Weave House: Exploring Unique Brick Patterns and Geometry

Modern rooftop terrace with brick walls, potted plants, outdoor furniture, and city view.

Situated on the outskirts of Vadodara, India, the Brick Weave House, designed by Manoj Patel Design Studio in 2024, showcases a captivating blend of architectural and spatial moments. This 1140 sq ft house caters to the needs of two generations, where privacy and shared experiences are seamlessly integrated. The design embraces climatic considerations, utilizing a façade screening approach that adds a distinct rustic charm to the linear mass.

First Avenue Residence: Transforming a Century-Old Dairy into a Modern Home

Spacious living room with wood-paneled walls, arched windows, and pendant lighting.

This three-storey house in Toronto, Canada, originally constructed as a dairy over a century ago, underwent an interior renovation by PLANT Architect in 2020. The designers transformed the narrow, townhouse-like layout by strategically redesigning the main staircase, incorporating floor-to-ceiling glass panels, and adding a skylight to visually expand the second-floor living room. The clients’ extensive art collection inspired a curio cabinet-inspired design for this level, complemented by whimsical, bubble-like pendant lighting fixtures.

Villa Vinohrady: Timeless Prague Home Reimagined by Papundekl

An open-concept loft with exposed wooden beams, modern kitchen, and built-in bookshelves.

Villa Vinohrady, a stunning residential project designed by Papundekl architekti, is a remarkable example of contemporary architecture in Prague, Czech Republic.

This 2023 house renovation showcases a harmonious blend of the property’s original 1925 features and modern design elements. The distinctive brick plinth, plastered facade, and high hipped roof with clay tiles are carefully preserved, while a contemporary extension adds two new rental flats with lush rooftop terraces. The interiors boast a neutral color palette, natural materials, and integrated technologies, creating a refined and functional living experience.

Inwood Residence: Sustainable Family Home in Rollingwood

FeaturedA modern, wood-clad house with a wide porch and large windows nestled among tall trees.

Situated in the picturesque town of Rollingwood, Texas, the Inwood Residence showcases the exceptional design work of A Parallel Architecture. This single-family home, built in 2020, sits on a gently sloping one-acre lot, offering sweeping views of the rolling hills of West Austin. With a focus on integrating the residence with its verdant landscape and cherished street, the architects have crafted a thoughtful and harmonious living space that caters to the needs of a young family of four.

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