Located in Vancouver, Canada, this house by Burgers Architecture embraces sustainable design without compromising aesthetic appeal. Designed to be both passive and cozy, the home features a layered, multi-level structure with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the west, maximizing natural light and connecting with the surrounding nature.
Hidden among the lush vegetation of Sierra de Aralar in Spain, BABELStudio has reimagined a compact cabin. Completed in 2023, Aralar Cottage retains its original size and form, featuring a gabled roof and square floor plan.
ARK Architects delivered on their promise to create “a dream home” with Villa Tierra that’s located inland from the Costa del Sol and even more breathtaking. The stunning villa stands out for Villa Tierra‘s earthy color called “Marrón Ralfe”, which derives from the neighboring land, and offers serious style inspo sourced directly from nature. Here, a behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together, and how the awe-inspiring home celebrates Sotogrande and its stunning surroundings.
Bespoke Architects designed the “Sky Base One” house in Lagoa, Portugal, in 2023. The villa takes inspiration from science fiction cinema and traditional Taoism, emphasizing a balance with nature. It features elevated social spaces and a dynamic relationship with the elevated swimming pool, creating a unique architectural form.
In 2023, design studio Stu.dere completed a contemporary house in Amarante, Portugal. Áurea housing features a unique design based on the golden ratio, creating spaces within the house that flow naturally. It includes geometric rectangles to divide the social and private areas.
Vietnamese studio CTA – Creative Architects has crafted Nam House in Ho Chi Minh City. Designed in 2024, the specialists used the structure’s brick facade and water feature to evoke bioclimatic design. The residence comprises three volumes of varying sizes. Industrial beams frame the block which is covered with long, thin and soft red clay bricks in a raked process. Additionally, tall bamboo plants cover the courtyard, acting as a screen.
The Q8 Residence, located in Québec, Canada, was designed by MRDK | Ménard Dworkind architecture & design in 2024. Nestled at the base of a hill within Mont Tremblant’s Quartier 8 development, this contemporary house integrates with its natural, wooded surroundings.
Triptych House, designed by Archer + Braun Architecture, embodies a full refurbishment and contemporary extension of a Grade II listed semi-detached home in North London. The project features a tripartite design, uniting the diverse materials of the original with two distinct extensions. It skillfully blends aged buff London stock brick, red brick, and lime render.