Avitare / Casa Sofía sits on a forested cliff in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, conceived as a premier short‑term rental house by HACEDORMAKER_. The concrete dwelling balances frontal privacy with uninterrupted views north to the Atlantic, shaping a clear gradient from street to sea. Inside, a rigorous geometry organizes rooms and courtyards while the structure works hard against sun, glare, and heat.
DL1310 Apartments, designed by Michan Architecture in 2020, is a mid-market residential building in Mexico City. It features seven one- to two-bedroom units and parking in the basement. Constructed with cast-in-place concrete, the building maximizes its site footprint and height. The design emphasizes dynamic window apertures, rotating them into the facade to allow light while providing unique interior perspectives.
Villa Icaria, a 2024 house in Guadalajara, Spain, was designed by Arquitectura Al Descubierto as a utopian proposal. The project’s volumes intertwine with nature, using local materials and engaging a rural organicism.
Brazilian architect Laurent Troost has completed Casa da Sombra, a house with concrete walls designed to filter sunlight in Manaus, Brazil. Created in 2023, the design caters to a resident with photophobia, with gardens integrated into the structure to provide shading.
A Larger Than Life, a spa installation by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects, is located in Bromont, Canada. Completed in 2024, the project features an expansive infinity thermal bath and an inviting relaxation room.
Designed to blend with the natural environment, the spa offers panoramic views of Lake Gale, encouraging deep relaxation and contemplation.
BIG | Bjarke Ingels Group has completed an office building for its own staff in Copenhagen, Denmark. Designed by the studio applying its LEAPP methodology, the headquarters include a landscaped outdoor park and a rooftop terrace.
Alta Vista Residence by Alterstudio Architecture is nestled in Austin’s Travis Heights neighborhood. Designed in 2020, the residence incorporates live oaks and concrete walls for privacy and engagement with the surroundings. The interior features board-formed concrete and rift-sawn white oak, opening up to the outdoors with sliding panels and creating a serene natural enclave within the bustling city. The design counterbalances the area’s rising density with a focus on light, material, and subtlety.
Designed by acclaimed Brazilian architect Sergio Sampaio, the Float House in Tamboré, Brazil, is a stunning example of minimalist architecture that seamlessly blends with its natural surroundings. This contemporary house, conceived as the primary residence for a family within a condominium, offers a captivating panoramic view and a serene garden terrace that promotes a harmonious indoor-outdoor living experience.
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