Raw House is a mixed-use development located in Seoul, South Korea, designed by Order Matter in a strong architectural style. The southern façade frames expansive views of lush foliage, inviting nature inside, while the northern façade creates a buffer from the street. This contrast highlights the bold materiality and clean lines of the structure, establishing a presence that balances openness with privacy.
The House Under the Pines is a house designed by Konzola Arhitektura in 2024. The architectural complex consists of two structures integrated into the typology of a neighborhood predominantly composed of family homes with tourist rentals on the western coast of Istria, Croatia.
The design features a recognizable single-pitched roof and smooth façades with a horizontal strip of glazing, set within two functional units respecting the existing greenery of the site.
C&G House is a house located in Pinamar, Argentina, designed by Estudio Galera in 2024. The project features a large workspace and a concrete box on top of several points that connect the home to the ground, combining concrete and wood design elements throughout.
Set in Pak Chong, Thailand, W House II is a house designed by IDIN Architects in 2024. The property is elevated to 7 meters (23 feet) with a garden at ground level, creating a single-story effect that emphasizes family interaction. The materials used throughout the house are raw concrete, ensuring a warm tone with maple wood and green India stone that complements the design. The elevated property boasts a swimming pool and a balcony, providing 360-degree views of the area.
Suite 305 is an apartment located in Montreal, Canada, designed by MU Architecture in 2023. As part of an ambitious renovation project, this suite, occupying the top two floors of a historic building in Montreal’s Old Port, has been transformed into a space where modernity and architectural heritage harmoniously converge. The goal was to highlight the original structural elements while integrating contemporary volumes and materials.
Located in Telchac Puerto, Mexico, the house by Ápiron offers a private coastal retreat. Designed in 2022, it features a stone base supporting a polished concrete volume, maximizing privacy and sea views. The structure integrates local Toh stone and a distinctive “bajareque” lattice. Its 370-square-meter layout includes interactive social spaces on the ground floor and family rooms above, blending grey tones with wood and natural fibers.
Blok is a rustic lodge in Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada, designed in 2024 by QUINZHEE Architecture. The design incorporates an asymmetrical shape that evokes a climbing boulder and features ample natural lighting and angles reminiscent of climbing holds. The house offers a unique living experience combining privacy and immersion in nature, with interconnected indoor spaces and protected outdoor areas ideal for relaxation and climbing activities.
The Banánka house, designed by Paulíny Hovorka Architects, is located in Banka, Slovakia. The single-storey house features a minimalist design using natural materials and a Y-shaped layout that divides the plot into smaller segments.
The architecture focuses on a seamless connection with the garden, complete with a large glazed façade that fully opens up to the outdoor space and prioritizes privacy amid mature trees in a tranquil setting.