Dalarö House, a stunning summer retreat nestled in one of Stockholm’s prime holiday destinations, showcases the exceptional design skills of Olson Kundig.
This 2019 project seamlessly blends with the surrounding Scandinavian landscape, creating a cozy and inviting living experience. Featuring a natural palette of materials, including oak floors, casework, and exposed concrete walls, the house’s architectural language pays homage to the region’s rich design heritage.
Designed by the renowned Wood Marsh Architecture, the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club in Australia captures the rugged essence of the country’s sandstone coastline. Positioned within the dunes, this club building features a unique blend of horizontality and verticality, with a control tower standing as a coastal beacon. The design, driven by a robust and weathered approach to materiality, seamlessly integrates the structure into its natural surroundings, creating a gathering place for the community.
Designed by renowned Brazilian architecture firm Bernardes Arquitetura, the Triangulo House in São Paulo showcases a captivating interplay of concrete, glass, and natural light. This contemporary house features a distinctive triangular volume resting atop four concrete walls, a result of the unique shape of the terrain and strategic solar orientation. The dynamic design, completed in 2016, employs a metallic lattice to enable the striking cantilevered first floor, creating a visually striking and functionally impressive residential retreat.
Located in the vibrant city of São Paulo, Brazil, the MLC House is a captivating residential project designed by the renowned architecture firm Bernardes Arquitetura. Completed in 2020, this house embraces the surrounding greenery, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. The strategic positioning of the garden and the use of a concrete gable structure create a harmonious and permeable living space, seamlessly integrating the house with its natural surroundings.
The Habka House, designed by Estúdio MRGB in Brasília, Brazil, is a remarkable example of architectural simplicity that seamlessly integrates with its surrounding landscape. This 2021 residential project showcases the designer’s ability to navigate the site’s complex topography, access, and environmental preservation area, resulting in a harmonious and captivating design.
Approximately 20 kilometers from Brasília’s Plano Piloto, the Ribas House by Estúdio MRGB showcases a thoughtful balance between private and social spaces. Designed in 2018, this Brazilian house features a unique layout with four reinforced concrete walls anchoring two parallel metallic pavilions, creating a central courtyard that brings light and vegetation to the living areas.
Nestled in the heart of Barcelona, Spain, Casa 1736 is a stunning house designed by the acclaimed H Arquitectes team in 2023. This family home, accommodating up to 6 members, showcases a captivating blend of traditional Mediterranean elements and modern architectural design. Featuring a protected street facade and a spacious, light-filled central atrium, Casa 1736 offers a unique living experience that seamlessly connects the interior with the surrounding urban environment.
The stunning Endless View house, designed by architect Inon Ben-David, is a minimalist masterpiece nestled in the breathtaking landscape of Kibbutz Gonen, Israel. This two-level, terraced structure seamlessly blends into the natural topography, offering its owners and their young family panoramic views of the Golan Heights, Hula Valley, and Naftali Mountains. With its large openings, natural materials, and neutral color palette, the home perfectly captures the essence of its pristine surroundings.
