Murka Hotel is a newly designed hotel completed by Thinking Design in Wenzhou, China. Part of a rural revitalization initiative, the project aims to entice urban citizens to the countryside and encourage young locals to return home.
The design incorporates staggered blocks, local rocks, and trees penetrating through the roof to create a visually cohesive extension that blends with the mountains and honors traditional culture.
Niji House by Patio Livity, located in Tangerang, Indonesia, is a modern home prioritizing comfort and environmental efficiency. Designed in 2024, the house features a central core integrating various elements, including a skylight and koi pond, to enhance natural light and airflow.
Bal House integrates water as a defining design element in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Designed by Remyarchitects in 2024, this house features a mix of exposed concrete, wood, and glass.
In Spain’s capital, Pulso Estudio reinterpreted the classic layout of an apartment with contrasting wooden and concrete surfaces. Designed in 2024, House RM incorporates liquid and multi-purpose domestic areas with a smooth transition between.
At the entrance, the living-dining space opens to an interior courtyard, while the bedrooms are placed along the foyer. Subtle and tactile contrasts run throughout the interiors, including polished concrete, wooden finishes, glass walls and textural textiles.
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.
Scorpios Bodrum, designed by Geomim in collaboration with Studio MacBride, is a luxurious content as aguora on Turkey’s southwest coast, offering a 24-hour experience. The architecture features 12 bungalows with views of the Aegean Sea, complemented by a clubhouse, restaurant, and other spaces. Emphasizing natural materials, the design prioritizes simplicity, harmonizing with the surroundings for a laid-back luxury vibe.
The firm Black Rabbit remodeled the Friar Tuck Residence in 2024, embracing sustainability and natural materials while preserving its original form. Located in Austin, Texas, the mid-century house incorporates passive solar techniques and a variety of courtyards.
The Children’s Hospice House for Julia, designed by Czech architecture studio Ctyrsten, features secluded “last farewell” apartments with memorial atriums and sheltered outdoor access in Brno, Czech Republic. Surrounded by mature trees and a pond, the hospice’s courtyard-centered layout offers natural views and tranquility.