In Vietnam’s countryside, Worklounge 03 transforms a 2000s-era L-shaped house into the stunning Border House. This renovation project, completed in 2023, seamlessly blends the indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a harmonious connection between the elderly couple living there and their son’s family. By incorporating a Japanese-inspired porch and strategically designed circulation paths, the design enhances the residents’ comfort and independence, while preserving the strong ties within the rural community.
Nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, the Via Della Vetrina apartment exemplifies the timeless elegance of Italian design. Crafted by the renowned architect Giulia Venanzi, this stunning urban oasis blends classic architectural elements with modern sensibilities, creating a harmonious living space that invites both relaxation and inspiration. With its strategic location and impeccable design, this apartment showcases the pinnacle of Italian real estate, offering a glimpse into the country’s rich cultural heritage and design legacy.
Tomohiro Hata Architect & Associates have unveiled a captivating new residential project in the heart of Kyoto, Japan. The “House in Muko” blends traditional farmhouse aesthetics with modern living, creating a harmonious balance between the past and present. Situated amidst the lush farmlands and bamboo forests of Muko City, this 2023 design showcases a thoughtful approach to preserving the region’s historical architectural elements while embracing contemporary living standards.
This contemporary family home in Singapore, designed by Ming Architects in 2023, offers a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living. The Vale House features a practical four-bedroom layout with a close connection to nature, addressing the challenges of its front-facing, busy street location through a deliberate design strategy. By creating an internal courtyard, the architects have turned the views inward, amplifying the tropical living experience and introducing natural light, ventilation, and lush greenery throughout the three-story residence.
Situated in a moshav in the Sharon region of Israel, the Courtyard Villa by designer Keren Gans is a one-story house that beautifully blends modern and eclectic styles. This warm, open, and inviting home was designed for a family of five, along with their dog and turtle, who had recently returned to Israel after an extended stay abroad.
The architectural envelope features inner courtyards, balconies, and pergolas, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces that thoughtfully incorporate the family’s needs and the stunning surrounding landscape.
In the heart of Ahmedabad, India, a captivating private residential villa by Blocher Partners India redefines urban living. Designed in 2021, this Residential Villa seamlessly blends modern architecture with the lush green surroundings, offering its well-travelled family residents a harmonious connection to nature. Featuring a custom-designed flexible facade inspired by traditional Jaalis, the villa regulates the microclimate and provides versatile privacy control, transforming with the seasons.
Three Pines, a 2,100 square foot home designed by RES4, is nestled along the edge of the Chesapeake Bay wetlands in North Beach, United States. Composed of six modular boxes arranged in a courtyard hybrid layout, this house was designed with a retiring couple in mind, prioritizing aging-in-place features. By prefabricating the majority of the home off-site, the modest budget was kept in check, and the overall construction timeline was reduced to just six months.
Discover Dailly, Mamout Architectes‘ latest creation in Brussels, Belgium: a courtyard house that redefines sustainability.
Crafted in 2022, Dailly stretches 22 meters, skillfully utilizing materials reclaimed from a former warehouse. It features a sequence of rooms unified by two courtyards, with a dramatic double-height central space for vertical movement. The design reflects a commitment to eco-friendly practices, highlighted by the use of repurposed marble, glazed brick, and natural insulating materials.
