In the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, ARKITITO Arquitetura has crafted a captivating artist couple’s atelier house, Casa Trem. Designed in 2022, this single-story, flat construction seamlessly blends with the natural clearings of the regenerated forest terrain, offering a unique interplay of groundedness and aerial views. Featuring a sequence of solid and void spaces, the project’s organic yet straight design showcases the interplay of solidity and lightness, with glass enclosures highlighting the raw, natural light.
Coreco Architects‘ stunning House in Pavilnys, located in Vilnius, Lithuania, is a masterful blend of contemporary design and connection to nature. Envisioned as a bright, warm, and easy-to-maintain home, this 2024 project embraces the owners’ love for outdoor activities and natural materials. With strategically placed glass doors, a concealed wardrobe, and a careful selection of flooring, this house strikes a harmonious balance between private and shared spaces.
Showcasing a harmonious blend of contemporary design and timeless elegance, Casa Figueira is a remarkable residential project nestled in the picturesque suburb of Rose Bay, Australia. Designed by the renowned architecture firm buckandsimple in 2020, this exquisite house seamlessly integrates with its surrounding landscape, centered around a century-old heritage-protected fig tree.
Featuring a meticulously crafted open-air living space and a thoughtful balance of robust materials, Casa Figueira exemplifies the pinnacle of modern Australian architecture.
Situated atop a steeply sloping site in Los Angeles, California, the Windsor Residence showcases the innovative design of AUX Architecture. This captivating house seamlessly integrates an existing retaining wall, overcoming the challenges of extreme topography, poor soil conditions, and a limited budget. Comprising two distinct masses, the home’s double-height living area delicately balances on the retaining wall, while a single-story bedroom wing interlocks, creating a striking L-shaped section.
Montauk’s Hither Hills House by Martin Architects is a stunning example of modern, nature-inspired design. Blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, this contemporary residence features a thoughtful interplay of indoor and outdoor living spaces. Engineered and natural materials create a harmonious plateau, where a private lower level nestles into the hillside and an elevated infinity pool carves into the earth above. A curated material palette of shou sugi ban, dark metal, glass, exposed concrete, and fine stucco unifies the property’s distinctive elements, resulting in a synthesized architectural composition.
The Benton County Historical Society in Corvallis, Oregon has unveiled a captivating Corvallis Museum designed by acclaimed architecture firm Allied Works. This 19,000 square-foot contemporary museum showcases a diverse collection of cultural artifacts, natural history specimens, and archives from Oregon State University.
Strategically located opposite a historic general store and the former territorial capital, the museum’s striking design seamlessly integrates with the surrounding architecture while offering a fresh perspective on the region’s rich heritage.
Claerhout – Van Biervliet Architects‘ captivating renovation of a small village house in Knokke, Belgium, showcases a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary design. This private residence boasts a seamless integration of timeless elegance and modern functionality, creating an inviting and captivating atmosphere.
Situated in the bustling city of Bangkok, Thailand, the B/W Residence showcases the exceptional design prowess of ACA Architects. Characterized by a distinct, discrete, and delicate aesthetic, this modern house was thoughtfully crafted to meet the homeowners’ desires for spaciousness, privacy, and a departure from traditional warm-toned interiors.
Leveraging the existing structure of an original house on a 3,200 sqm plot, the design team skillfully expanded the living space, adding a living room, master bedroom, and parking garage while maintaining a seamless connection to the lush garden and outdoor pool.
