Set amidst the breathtaking hills of Goldrain, Italy, Amolaris—crafted by HS Architects—revolutionizes the concept of private luxury. Finished in 2020, this exclusive collection of privat garden chalets not only boasts spectacular views of the valley but also encourages a sense of calm across its eight distinctive units. This configuration nurtures confined zones, with each chalet basking in the seclusion offered by nature’s marvels.
Nestled in Longboat Key, Florida, Gulf Gardens Residence stands as a remarkable creation by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors. Designed in 2023, this house elegantly merges a 1970s wood frame structure with contemporary coastal living requirements, including FEMA stipulations.
A fusion of old-world charm and modern elegance, it features expansive windows and environmentally conscious elements, offering breathtaking ocean views and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, encapsulating the essence of luxury living in a coastal paradise.
The Sugar Shack Residence, located in Austin, TX, in the United States, was designed by Alterstudio Architecture and completed in 2016. This house embodies a distinctive relationship with its natural surroundings, featuring a clever layout and a contemporary architectural style that maximizes the interplay of light and lush landscapes. Its elegant design seamlessly integrates various interior spaces while showcasing a striking combination of materials, creating a harmonious sanctuary influenced by its unique setting.
This holiday villa is located in Pudong, Shanghai, China. Designed by Atelier LI and completed in 2023, it’s the type of real estate that showcases Modernity. The proprietor hoped to demolish the old house and to build a new one for the two families when returning from the urban life to the countryside, spending weekends and their holidays with the grandparents.
Tornado House is a house located in Calle del Tornado, Barajas, Madrid, Spain. Designed by OOIIO Architecture, this domestic project is tailored to a family with two children. Architecture is simple and emphatic, as well as purely functional and practical, creating a contemporary building that protects and provides maximum comfort to its inhabitants.
In Mérida, Mexico, architect Reyes Rosiñol has designed a house, named Casa O, that represents the syncretism between the worldview of the Maya civilization and the ideas brought by the Spanish. The design features a central “sacbé,” or “white road,” that connects spaces, embraces a guaya tree, and is crowned with a circular pool, all of which reflect the region’s cultural identity over time.
Yamaguchicho House is a house located in Nagoya, Japan, designed in 2021 by Slow. The residential space is tailored for a family of three, showcasing meticulous architectural design that thoughtfully incorporates natural elements. Its exterior walls, made of baked cedar, feature a striking ebony finish that allows the home to blend seamlessly into its tranquil surroundings. The result is a space defined by a delicate equilibrium between beauty and practicality.
The Maksimir House by Bosnic + Dorotic in Zagreb, Croatia, designed in 2023, embodies a concept of interconnected segments forming a cohesive whole. Starting from a half-cube, the structure evolves through strategic subtractions, balancing internal and external spaces.
The design incorporates a central “cross” layout dividing service areas and living spaces, fostering harmony between interiors and outdoor courtyards. This introspective design, marked by elements like a filigree metal balcony, transforms occupants’ perceptions, ultimately revealing a newfound understanding of spatial unity.