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.
The New Middle School in Puos d’Alpago, Italy, designed by Facchinelli Daboit Saviane in 2024, centers on a “covered square” concept. The structure’s volume is suspended on four colored concrete nuclei, creating a civic centre and offering extracurricular functions. A tree-lined pedestrian axis runs through the building, while classrooms and laboratories alternate on two floors around the central square, providing visual permeability and a cohesive internal landscape. The design utilises advanced prefabrication technologies for its exposed concrete shell.
Located near the Biscayan coast in Spain, Casa Rosa by Polo Estudio offers a modern interpretation of the Basque farmhouse. Designed in 2024, the house features compact concrete volumes that blend traditional construction with contemporary living.
The single-family home, Casa 1.5-3 by Baquio Arquitectura, is situated in Santa Elena, Ecuador. Designed in 2024, the house harmoniously integrates with its surroundings, inspired by Juhani Pallasmaa’s ideas on dwelling. The facade’s compositional language showcases a mix of wood and concrete, offering a rich sensory experience.
The Herbert St house is located in Mornington, Australia, nestled on a hill overlooking Mills Beach and Port Phillip Bay. Designed by COS Design in 2023, it features a reverse living layout to capture stunning views from the main living areas. The home, pool, and garden blend relaxed and sophisticated elements, with unique foliage, recycled clinker bricks, and black steel accents.
Villa Bôrik in Žilina, Slovakia, is a three-story concrete house designed by PLURAL in 2021. The home respects its surroundings with a portion of its volume hidden underground. A distinct spiral staircase complements its cubic form, while the ground floor is open, utilizing natural light and versatile configurations.
Estudio PK has completed a house called Casa Órbita in Nordelta, Benavidez, Argentina. Designed in 2023, the design features a corner lot location with views of the lagoon and a focus on natural lighting. A central courtyard visually and functionally connects the two wings of the ground level, offering flexible and public spaces.
Seven Floor House is located in the Czech Republic and was designed by architecture firm Malý Chmel to feature “seven floors on a sloped garden plot”. Designed in 2023, the house includes spaces of varying size and height, different degrees of natural daylight, and varying levels of privacy.
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