Hillside House is a villa located in one of the central region’s towns in Israel, designed by Dan and Hila Israelevitz Architects for a family of five: a couple in their 50s and their three children—one teenager and two young adults. The home is brutalist, built in exposed concrete and spans three floors. The interior design is clean, refined, and minimalist—highlighting the extraordinary views framed by the large openings.
House FLA is a residential project located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, designed by Frederico Bicalho. The structure, built on a steeply sloping lot, features the use of concrete as both a functional and aesthetic element and embraces modern design principles to create an open and fluid integration with the landscape, ensuring light and ventilation throughout the space.
This apartment in Mechelen, Belgium, showcases an inspiring transformation of a former furniture factory by designer Fermetti in 2024. The design draws attention with its imaginative approach and economically minded materials, highlighting an industrial legacy with metal studs, channel polycarbonate sheets, and spruce plywood.
Coronation Road in Singapore is defined by its Brutalism and Modern Art encounters. Designed by Aamer Architects, it was fully reimagined in 2022 from a semi-detached house to a two-and-a-half-story bungalow, adorned with a swimming pool, car lift, and basement. The sculptural concrete facade contrasts with dark granite cladding and an aluminium roofing structure, enhancing the seamless design integration along the striking avenue.
House with Gills is located in Bratislava, Slovakia, and designed in 2023 by BEEF architekti. Built on a comparatively intricate plot, this property is presented as a house with “gills” that shelter a central, wild, jungle-like garden. The angled exterior walls prevent views from neighbors while providing unobstructed views of the outdoor space within, and the living area features floor-to-ceiling windows for close proximity to nature.
The Villain House, designed by architect Clàudia Raurell, is situated in Barcelona, Spain. Completed in 2023, this contemporary residence stands on the northern slope of Montjuic. The design features a straw-colored exterior and a grey-hued, brutalist interior.
Its unique structure forms an integrated urban silhouette, characterized by a doubling of its street-facing facade. Innovative space allocation removes the need for doors, and a glass-enclosed patio improves climate control.
For the Casa Polly residence in Rome, architecture and interior design studio 02A Studio introduced a balance between the home’s original “raw” aesthetic and the occupants’ preference for softer details. Designed with a combination of existing elements and new decor pieces, the team refreshed the 120-square-metre apartment to best fit the needs of its newest residents.
This striking villa in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, designed by CMT architetti in 2023, blends contemporary aesthetics with the brutalist character of an unfinished neoclassical shell. The designers embraced the raw concrete surfaces, pairing them with sleek Italian furnishings and dramatic lighting to create a modern, industrial-inspired retreat. Spanning three floors, this spacious family home features an open-concept living area, a game room, and guest quarters, showcasing the architect’s ability to transform an unconventional starting point into a cohesive, refined design.