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The Church: Revolutionizing Heritage Real Estate in Sydney

Stunning brick interior with arched windows, modern black kitchen island, and a small dog.

The Church in Sydney, Australia, showcases a stunning transformation from a historic community church to a contemporary house. Designed by Michiru Higginbotham in 2022, this three-level dwelling expertly marries the original heritage-listed architecture with modern elements, creating a breathtaking living space. The design retains the integrity of the church’s exterior while introducing a modern interior highlighted by unique geometries, material selection, and innovative lighting solutions.

Archipelago Villa: AGi Architects’ Masterpiece in Spain

A modern single-story home with a prominent wooden awning and lush landscaping.

Discover Archipelago Villa, designed by AGi Architects in 2023, nestled in Madrid, Spain. This unique house redefines family living through its island concept, offering personalized spaces linked by communal areas. Each “island” within the home distinctively connects with its own garden, promoting a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. This design not only fosters autonomy and privacy but also integrates the surrounding nature, making the villa a modern architectural marvel.

Casa Cape: Innovating Elegance in Orzinuovi’s Heart

Modern living room with a sofa, staircase, and large window.

Discover Casa Cape in Orzinuovi, Italy, a stunning house reimagined by ZDA | Zupelli Design Architettura in 2024. This architectural gem blends traditional charm with contemporary flair, featuring a statement double-height living room that encapsulates modern sophistication. With detailed finishes and custom elements like a distinctive iron staircase, Casa Cape offers a unique, luxurious living experience.

Single-family House in La Granjilla: The Art of Compact Living

Contemporary house with wooden slats and pool.

Discover the Single-family House in La Granjilla, Madrid, Spain, a masterpiece by Molina Architecture Studio, designed in 2022. This house embodies a unique blend of compactness, rich textures, and volumes. By weaving together heavy and light construction elements, it achieves a dynamic balance between the interior’s neutral tones and the exterior’s material richness, all while harmoniously integrating with the surrounding pine trees.

L’Embâcle: Living in the Landscape – A Hilltop Haven in Canada

Contemporary house with large windows nestled in a woodland clearing.

Discover L’Embâcle: Living in the Landscape, designed by ABCP architecture in 2023, nestled in La Malbaie, Canada. This contemporary house, blending seamlessly with its forest and river backdrop in Quebec’s Charlevoix region, offers panoramic views and an open, luminous interior that invites nature in. With its striking white volumes and perched terraces, it embodies a tranquil, immersive living experience.

Two Gables: A Modern Home Designed as a Love Letter

FeaturedContemporary twin-gabled houses with muted wood siding and large windows amidst greenery

Two Gables, designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects in 2022, is a contemporary house located in Chicago, United States. This project is a testament to a couple’s new life phase, desiring a light-filled dwelling with distinct areas for living, working, and entertaining. Moving from a dense 19th-century Victorian home, they aspired for a minimalist design using warm grays to highlight personal art and furnishings. Two Gables seamlessly integrates with its one-acre, wooded surroundings, offering privacy and picturesque views.