The AT2 House, designed by Architekten in Tumbaco, Ecuador, is a stunning family-centric residence that reflects the culmination of its owners’ successful lives. This 2022 project, situated in the suburban context of Quito’s eastern valleys, boasts a progressive permeability that seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces. With its elegant and reserved façade, the AT2 House showcases a balanced interplay of materiality, light, and fluid programming, creating a perfect framework for living and enjoying.
Situated in the picturesque town of Tumbaco, Ecuador, Casa Cangahua is a captivating residential project designed by the renowned architectural firm Diez+Muller. This single-family house, completed in 2021, seamlessly blends into its natural surroundings, with its concrete walls and sculpted brick volume reflecting the nearby mountain range. The design philosophy emphasizes a journey of discovery, where the house reveals itself gradually to the user, creating a sense of intrigue and wonder.
Designed in 2023, the Residence in Dionysos in Diónysos, Greece, is a captivating house that blends modern lifestyle with a sense of primitive refuge. Helmed by Desypri & Misiaris Architecture, this project takes inspiration from the archetype of ancient shelters, reinterpreting it for contemporary living
The monolithic concrete volume, elevated above the ground, creates a harmonious interplay between indoor and outdoor spaces, inviting residents to reconnect with the enduring essence of home.
Blending timeless elegance with modern functionality, the Apartment with Glass Block Walls in Prague, Czech Republic, showcases the impressive talents of Papundekl architekti. This 2022 interior design project masterfully transforms a 70’s housing estate flat into a light-filled, storage-savvy oasis. By strategically incorporating glass-block partitions, the architects have crafted a cohesive, airy atmosphere that seamlessly connects the various living spaces.
This sophisticated Casa T4 apartment in Rome, designed by Caleidoscopio Architettura, effortlessly blends contemporary style and functionality. The young client’s desire for a spacious, inviting living space is beautifully realized in the dynamic interplay of materials and colors throughout the open-plan layout. Anchored by a striking kitchen peninsula and cozy corner sofa, the living area exudes a vibrant, energetic ambiance that captures the essence of modern Italian design.
Nestled in the historic heart of Ghent, Belgium, the Miel & Eline house by Atelier Vens Vanbelle is a remarkable example of modern architecture seamlessly blending with the area’s rural past. Designed in 2023, this renovated house and former pub-stable complex showcases a thoughtful balance of old and new, preserving the building’s unique character while adapting it to the residents’ contemporary lifestyle.
Situated in the northern suburbs of Athens, Greece, the Scale House by Kipseli Architects is a captivating three-storey villa that reinterprets the classic house archetype. Designed in 2023, this contemporary residence showcases a harmonious balance between necessity and desire, blending exposed concrete and charred wood with a sense of spatial hierarchy and order.
Butecco’s innovative design for the Nha Tran Villa in Binh Duong, Vietnam, seamlessly blends modern architecture with the serene essence of tropical Asian style. This 375m2 house, designed in 2022, caters to a father of two daughters, providing ample private spaces for the children while fostering a communal living environment. The building’s shape, inspired by rectangular boxes, features a striking façade with a long louvre window system that enhances wind convection and recalls traditional tropical architecture. Carefully selected materials, including rustic gray honeycomb stone and deep brown wood, lend a sense of solidity and peace to the villa.