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Flanders House: Discover SAOTA’s Modernist Marvel in Belgium

FeaturedA modern, minimalist house with a sleek pool and lush, green landscaping.

Designed by the renowned architecture firm SAOTA, the Flanders House in Belgium showcases a masterful blend of modern design and harmonious integration with its natural surroundings. This exquisite private residence features a striking exterior composed of solid cubes and interconnecting glazed voids, unified by a slender canopy that wraps around three sides to form outdoor terraces. The home’s cellular interior spaces open outwards, fostering an indoor-outdoor lifestyle that responds to the local climate.

Mlékárenská Apartment: Minimalist Design Meets Functionality

Minimalist open-concept kitchen and living area with sleek white cabinetry and modern furnishings.

Mlékárenská Apartment, a minimalist marvel designed by RDTH architekti in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic, effortlessly blends function and aesthetics within a 74 m2 prefab concrete panel apartment.

This innovative project challenges the boundaries of traditional living, seamlessly accommodating three household members with privacy and shared spaces, all while embodying a captivating ascetic approach to modern design.

Humo House: Celebrating Domestic Duality in Chile

A modern angular wooden structure surrounded by a pond and lush vegetation.

Iván Bravo ArquitectosHumo House in Futrono, Chile, is a captivating exercise in domestic dichotomies. This 2022 house, commissioned a decade ago, is the first time the clients, a couple who have never lived together, will share a roof.

Situated in a natural clearing by a lake, the 11m-cubed structure features a split-facade design that balances public and private spaces, blending seamlessly with its picturesque surroundings.

Concrete Collage Office: Innovative Design in Chatuchak

A modern, multi-story concrete building with balconies, large windows, and a car garage.

Collage Design Studio‘s Concrete Collage Office in Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand, exemplifies their pragmatic yet innovative approach to architecture. Confronted with spatial constraints and budgetary challenges, the designers embraced creative solutions, including a post-tension structure and the repurposing of concrete materials, to realize their vision for this three-story office building on an 82-square-meter plot.

OTON: Innovative Architecture in the Ecuadorian Highlands

FeaturedOpen-concept living space with wood-paneled ceiling, large windows, and modern furnishings.

Diez+Muller‘s innovative OTON house, located in Cayambe, Ecuador, showcases a captivating blend of contemporary design and sustainable living. Crafted in 2025, this impressive residential project offers a remarkable fusion of architectural ingenuity and environmental consciousness, catering to the demands of modern lifestyles.

With its seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, OTON exemplifies the potential for architecture to create harmonious living environments that prioritize both aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency.

Casa Bautista: Blending Modernism and Mayan Influences in Oaxaca

FeaturedA tropical resort with a wooden boardwalk, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the sea.

Situated in the heart of Oaxaca City, Mexico, Casa Bautista is a sustainable, contemporary private villa designed by the renowned architecture studio Productora. Facing the Caribbean Sea in the UNESCO-protected Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, this 300-square-meter, L-shaped house masterfully merges with the surrounding landscape, offering a serene and immersive experience for discerning travelers.

Inspired by Brazilian modernism and the Surrealist gardens of Edward James, Casa Bautista‘s brutalist character and personalized service create a true sense of relaxation and comfort.

Alpine Chalet CPL: Rustic Meets Modern in Montreux

A rustic wooden chalet with a gabled roof and a balcony, set in a mountainous landscape.

The Alpine Chalet CPL in Montreux, Switzerland, designed by Ralph Germann Architectes, showcases a stunning fusion of traditional mountain architecture and contemporary design. Originally built in 1830, this rural building has been expertly transformed into a modern haven, preserving the property’s historic charm while incorporating raw materials like concrete and lime plaster. The design emphasizes a neutral setting to showcase the clients’ artwork and antique furniture, with a large horizontal window offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.