c.dd designed Pure Abode, a 286 square metre (3,078 square feet) apartment in Foshan, China, where nature is infused into everyday life across four gardens. The home, formed by merging two apartments, is conceived around the needs of a family with three children, reflecting the designers’ focus on natural instincts that facilitate childhood growth.
This Three Gables residence in Boulder, Colorado, designed by Studio B Architecture + Interiors, reflects an outdoorsy lifestyle amidst shared open space and mature cottonwood trees. The full-service house project harmoniously orchestrates the layout into three distinct gabled volumes, each serving a specific function—a sleeping pod, a living/kitchen/dining pod, and a hobby pod.
Located on the outskirts of the township of Wanaka, Sundance Rise house has a rural aspect that encouraged an open design, allowing in as much of the view as possible while still shielding the interiors from harsh elements. Designed by Condon Scott Architects, this house features walls and ceilings lined in birch ply, creating a warm interior, while the majority of the exterior showcases local schist stone, Corten steel, and timber weatherboards.
Nestled in Phuoc Tinh, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam, Terra Villa is a house designed by NU Architecture & Design in 2024. Thoughtfully crafted, this modern retreat strikes a balance between rustic charm and contemporary comfort, embracing the homeowners’ desire for natural materials. The design incorporates an open layout that maximizes natural light and airflow while creating a safe child-friendly environment, enriched by the soothing simplicity of Wabi Sabi.
Apt. Wrangelkiez, located in Berlin, Germany, is an apartment designed in 2021 by Christopher Sitzler-Brakel. This residence exemplifies a modern design style, blending contemporary aesthetics with functional spaces.
Set among the lush terrain of France, the H Project, envisioned by Margot Aurensan Architecte, enchants with its clean lines and grace. The building’s facade, made from charred timber, skillfully integrates with the densely forested backdrop. This deliberate selection does more than elevate the visual charm; it also guarantees that the residence harmonizes with its organic environment.
Situated in Milan, Italy, Apt. Pisacane features a renovation of a 1904 apartment by Valencia Biscottini. The designer introduced a contemporary style while preserving original details, such as elaborate ceiling frames and opulent hardwood floors, as well as restoring windows. The approximately 160-square-meter apartment now boasts a transformed central hallway emphasizing light and spatial flow, with colorful custom furniture creating a vibrant atmosphere in the historic shell.
Hidden Villa is located in a park-like residential area in the Netherlands that’s been designed by Dutch studio i29, which features a house flooded with natural light. Large glass panels, integrated paving and built-in furniture are all included in the villa’s design, which integrates the interior with the surrounding garden.