Villa Lev is a house in Tulum, Mexico, designed by the local studio Espacio 18 Arquitectura in 2024. The building comprises three volumes positioned in a horseshoe shape to create a central courtyard and increase its connection with the natural surroundings and ensure more privacy.
The dwelling was constructed using raw concrete, with wooden furniture used throughout the space to give the interior a warmer atmosphere.
Completed in 2022, “Enclosure” is a house in India designed by Design Ni Dukaan. The house features a unique design where the interior experience takes precedence, wrapped in a concrete enclosure that defines a series of courtyards.
Newberg Ridge House is an all-concrete dwelling in Newberg, Oregon, designed by Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects. Completed in 2022, the structure features three main pavilions with low sloping roofs and large eaves. The house utilises concrete for both the slabs and the structural bearing walls, with a notable large board-formed wall accenting the entry.
The Avico Villa by Majid Roudgarpour in Chālūs, Iran, is designed to maintain a close connection between the interior spaces and the courtyard. Completed in 2024, the house features staggered rectangular volumes that emphasize the building’s relationship with its outdoor surroundings. Roudgarpour incorporated spacious terraces with views of the Alborz Mountain range, glass railings, and passive systems to enhance natural ventilation and energy efficiency.
Hudson Lookout, designed by Kimberly Peck Architect, is a modern watchtower home located in the Catskill Mountains, United States. Completed in 2021, the house features a unique three-story cube design with random-shaped windows to highlight the surrounding mountain views. The interior includes a stacked steel staircase leading to a rooftop deck, and energy-efficient elements like SIP panels and radiant heating.
Ederlezi is a house in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico, designed by Práctica Arquitectura in 2022. The residence is organized around a narrow plot and features a unique central courtyard that creates two distinct volumes. Its interior comprises rugged reddish tones, reflecting Mediterranean and desert landscapes. A zigzag pattern on the exterior façade aligns with heritage restrictions, integrating classic and contemporary elements. Emphasizing privacy while offering diverse experiences, the design connects users with the surrounding scenery.
Rạch Giá House, a captivating residential project designed by the renowned KM Architecture Office, stands as a harmonious fusion of nature, space, and humanity in the coastal region of Kiên Giang, Vietnam.
This single-family house, completed in 2019, showcases a unique architectural approach that seamlessly integrates the tropical climate and local surroundings, creating a visually striking and functionally efficient living environment. Blending raw concrete, warm oak wood, and an abundance of verdant greenery, the design seamlessly connects the interior spaces with the lush park just beyond the property, offering residents a serene and rejuvenating living experience.
In the historic town of Ispica, Italy, designer Massimo Carnemolla has masterfully blended the natural world and modern design in his creation of Casa Mazzini. This captivating 2020 house project seamlessly integrates the rich biodiversity of the nearby Cava d’Ispica canyon with the owner’s passion for artisanal beekeeping.
Through the use of natural materials and a carefully curated mix of vintage and contemporary furnishings, Carnemolla has crafted a harmonious living space that celebrates the symbiosis between the built and natural environments.
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