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.
Discover the enchanting Casa Stalla, a remarkable transformation of a 1904 suburban stable into a contemporary home by Piano B Architetti Associati in Munich’s Solln district. This once humble structure now stands as a testament to architectural evolution, blending traditional brick with modern abstract elements. The design delicately balances the building’s rural origins with sophisticated spatial reorganization, creating a seamless flow between its storied past and innovative present.
Casa Relámpago Bar in San Pedro Cholula, Mexico, represents a harmonious blend of modern design and historical context. Created by Estudio Tecalli in 2023, this bar, near the Great Pyramid of Cholula, showcases urban brick style amidst the rich cultural setting. Its location offers views of the “Los Remedios” church, while the design features local red bricks, vaulted ceilings, and elements like polished concrete floors with golden aluminum accents.
Casa Relámpago epitomizes the architectural legacy of the Puebla Valley, blending tradition with modernity through unique design elements.
Villa DF in Waasmunster, Belgium, a 1987 house, emerges anew under Juma Architects‘ vision in 2023. Zinc roofing redefines the structure, complementing the new brick facade and integrating seamlessly with nature. An elevated swimming pool and a harmonious pavilion extend the allure, capturing the essence of contemporary design.
