Cabin 192, a house in Los Cardales, Argentina, was transformed by Daniel Canda & Asociados in 2023. The project involved retaining the existing brick volume and replacing its gable roof with a flat, metal-supported one to add new bedrooms. Internally, walls were removed to create an open layout and a central concrete structure. Stone and glass were used to differentiate the volumes, prioritising a fluid, simple interior in contact with nature.
Completed in 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Micro Tower Living exemplifies Arti design studio‘s approach to designing houses in tropical urban environments. The co-living concept was designed specifically aimed at residents living in the capital city six days a week.
Swedish studio Johan Sundberg Arkitektur crafted the blackened-brick volumes of this Ljunghusen house around a courtyard with a swimming pool. Villa Tennisvägen is a low-lying dwelling in a pine forest by Scania’s southern coast. Arranged in a U-formation, the volumes create a series of brick-clad facades and wood-lined, light-filled interiors.
In the coastal pine forest of Ljunghusen, Sweden, Johan Sundberg Arkitektur AB designed the BV50 house to harmonize with its natural surroundings. This modernist retreat, completed in 2023, features a cohesive material palette of brick, glass, wood, and Baltic limestone, reflecting the sandy landscape.
Organized around a central garden, the Swedish family home’s layout blends indoor and outdoor spaces. Inside, walnut and oak finishes, along with anodized aluminum details, enhance warmth and functionality, catering to the needs of a family with growing children.
Argentinian studio Estudio PK has designed a timber and brick house in Capilla del Señor, Argentina. Completed in 2022, the Vôlt House serves as a weekend getaway, featuring a green terrace on its roof.
Porter Architects has transformed an early 20th-century home in Ballarat, Australia, into the Golden Point House. Designed in 2024, the project retains the original front façade and internal rooms, now serving as bedrooms and a kids’ area.
LR Residence in Bragança Paulista, Brazil, designed by Padovani Arquitetos, serves as a vacation home with a cozy, modern aesthetic. Completed in 2020, the house incorporates stone, wood, brick, and aluminium, offering a seamless blend of rustic and contemporary materials. Set on a sloping terrain, it features a single-level design that includes a private area with five suites, a spacious social area, and staff accommodations, all amidst views of the surrounding landscape.
The Patio House, designed by the talented team at Elástica Studio in San Salvador, El Salvador, is a captivating blend of cozy privacy and transparent elegance. Completed in 2022, this house showcases a solid, opaque exterior that gradually reveals a completely transparent interior, creating a unique and intimate atmosphere. Brick, the primary material, takes center stage both inside and out, evoking a warm and personalized ambiance that harmonizes with the use of natural stone and vibrant colors throughout the living spaces.
