Isla Architects has renovated a terraced home in Esporles, Spain, turning it into a light-filled space. Completed in 2024, the project involved opening walls to create a courtyard with various lighting features like sliding windows, skylights, and pivoting panels. The material palette includes lime mortar, green carpentry, and custom tiles, adding character to the main house and the newly added guest house on the adjacent plot.
Castle High is a coastal farmhouse located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designed by Hyde + Hyde Architects in 2021. The project transforms a thermally inefficient farmhouse into a contemporary residence, creating a natural-flowing horseshoe courtyard layout.
Residence on the Carmel is a house located in Haifa, Israel, designed by SaaB Architects in 2024. It features three distinct volumes with different finishes: one with white plaster housing public spaces overlooking the sea, another clad in gray stone for bedrooms, and a hovering wooden box serving as the parents’ unit.
Villa Lev is a house in Tulum, Mexico, designed by the local studio Espacio 18 Arquitectura in 2024. The building comprises three volumes positioned in a horseshoe shape to create a central courtyard and increase its connection with the natural surroundings and ensure more privacy.
The dwelling was constructed using raw concrete, with wooden furniture used throughout the space to give the interior a warmer atmosphere.
A Bit W Residence is a house in Nonthaburi, Thailand, designed by TA-CHA Design in 2024. The modernist-influenced home features basic geometric forms, passive design, and an open courtyard to enhance ventilation and green space.
Crafted by K2LD Architects, The Triptych in Singapore is a captivating landed house designed for a multigenerational family. This 2023 project features three distinct wings that seamlessly integrate to create a cohesive living space, each catering to the unique needs of the family members. Employing a harmonious palette of materials and a consistent design language, the architectural triptych showcases a balance between individuality and cohesiveness, exemplifying the essence of multigenerational living.
Casa Gak is an exquisite house designed by Bernardes Arquitetura, located in Porto Feliz, Brazil. Completed in 2023, this residence features a harmonious blend of concrete and wood, emphasizing sustainability with a stunning green roof. Its unique layout promotes a seamless connection between the interior and the surrounding landscape, creating an inviting retreat for its residents.
This stunning house in Guardamar del Segura, designed by renowned architect Bernardo Cerrato, showcases a clever solution to the challenges posed by the narrow plot.
Located in Alicante, Spain, the 2022 project features a central courtyard that serves as the key element, allowing natural light and ventilation to reach all the main rooms. The inverted floor plan, with private spaces on the first floor and the day area on the second, demonstrates the designer’s thoughtful approach to balancing functionality and comfort.