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Six Mile Lake Cottage: Blurring the Lines Between Nature and Design

FeaturedModern lakeside home with gable roofs, wooden accents, and expansive porch.

Situated in the picturesque Muskoka District Municipality of Ontario, Canada, the Six Mile Lake Cottage by BLDG Workshop showcases a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living.

Designed in 2024, this stunning single-family home embraces the serene beauty of the Georgian Bay landscape, blurring the line between the built environment and the natural surroundings. With a focus on connecting the cottage to the undulating shoreline, the design aims to remove any sense of division, allowing the tranquility of the lakeside setting to permeate the interior spaces.

Sundial House: Minimalist South Korean Home Design

A modern, angular building with a thatched roof stands in a lush, overgrown field.

Sundial House, a captivating residential design by SsD, offers a harmonious blend of contemporary aesthetics and energy-efficient functionality in Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea.

Crafted for a retired couple and their beloved dog, this compact yet versatile house maximizes its small footprint through strategic openings, triple-glazed windows, and natural ventilation, creating a comfortable and sustainable living environment. The pie-shaped sundeck seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, transforming with the seasons to enhance the homeowners’ well-being and quality of life.

Patropi House: Airbnb-Ready Design with Charming Brazilian Flair

FeaturedSpacious, open-concept kitchen and dining area with modern, minimalist furnishings.

Angá Arquitetura‘s captivating Patropi House in Praia do Guaecá, Brazil, seamlessly blends contemporary design with the surrounding lush, tropical landscape. Crafted as a vacation rental, this house showcases a delicate balance of form and function, featuring a striking volume complemented by a thoughtful selection of materials and colors that harmonize with the Brazilian coastal setting.

Sitges House: Veronica Mimoun’s Mediterranean Masterpiece

Modern white villa with pool, outdoor lounge, and lush green surroundings.

Veronica Mimoun Studio‘s Sitges House in Spain offers a captivating blend of modern design and breathtaking coastal views. This 400 sqm residence, situated in the Can Girona urbanization, boasts 4 en-suite bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and service area, all seamlessly integrated with the surrounding golf course and sea views. The home’s Mortex paving and custom-designed elements, including a striking lobby with a Nani Marquina carpet, create a harmonious and visually appealing living space.

Green House: Transforming Existing Garden into Livable Space

Arched brick facade with wood-framed windows and interior shelving and decor.

Nestled in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain, the Green House project by renowned designers Anna & Eugeni Bach showcases a harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor living. This modern house renovation delicately balances the existing structure with a thoughtful expansion, creating an inviting oasis where residents can enjoy the Mediterranean climate while seamlessly integrating their daily activities.

With a focus on maximizing the connection to the lush garden, the design transforms the property into a true extension of the living space, blurring the lines between indoors and out.

The Phoenix: A Modern Healdsburg Home Rises from the Ashes

FeaturedStunning modern house with large windows, outdoor decks, and expansive views of the countryside.

The Phoenix, a modern masterpiece designed by Feldman Architecture, rises from the ashes in Healdsburg, California, offering a captivating retreat for a forward-thinking family. This striking house, completed in 2022, seamlessly blends with the dramatic landscape, prioritizing breathtaking views and rejuvenating a site scarred by California’s wildfires. The design team’s innovative approach to the sloping site has resulted in a series of elongated, stacked, rectilinear forms that create a harmonious indoor-outdoor living experience.

Casa Sil: Zurich Lake Retreat with Innovative Folded Design

Modern, glass-walled house with a scenic lakeside view and well-landscaped garden.

Designed by renowned firm Daluz Gonzalez Architekten, the Casa Sil in Zürich, Switzerland, is a captivating house that leverages its unique lakeside location. This striking, 2020-built residence features a folded, cantilevered volume that maximizes views of the surrounding landscape. Inside, a warm, wooden core connects the spaces, creating a harmonious, open-plan living experience.

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