House WBVD, located in Bruges, Belgium, was designed by BASIL architecture in 2023. The project involved transforming a traditional townhouse into a contemporary home, incorporating architectural interventions such as diagonally stacked glass volumes, an exposed concrete structure, and green accents throughout the space to maximize light, openness, and interaction with the surroundings.
Casa TH is a house designed by Dinamita Taller, located in Guadalajara, Mexico. The compact residence employs a double-height opening and landscaped basement to leverage natural light. The designers emphasized a harmonious material palette of frameworks, polished concrete and exposed walls, creating seamless visual connections between interiors and outdoors.
The Higienópolis Apartment, located in São Paulo, Brazil, was designed in 2022 by Sandra Sayeg arquitetura. This apartment reflects the pursuit of a space that balances functionality and comfort, in tune with the new phase of its residents’ lives. The design allows for both intimate living and frequent hosting of friends and family in a fluid space.
Montreal-based practice LOCUS architecture+design has perched this contemporary home on a rocky outcrop overlooking Lac Cupidon in Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, Quebec, Canada. Named Between Lake and Forest, the 3,600-square-foot house features a dark, upper volume resting upon an exposed concrete plinth, with large window openings and two fully glazed projections that extend toward the lake and surrounding trees. The residence was conceived as a tranquil retreat for its owners, away from their busy urban lives.
Reciprocal House, designed by Gianni Botsford Architects, is a four-storey home in Hampstead, London. This newly completed property replaces a dilapidated cottage while preserving a 1969 extension by Norman Foster. Positioned behind a Victorian pub, the house showcases an industrial character with exposed concrete and a distinct geometric form.
Milada Cottage, designed by ADR in the Krkonoše Mountains of the Czech Republic, features classic mountain architecture with wood and concrete interiors.
Designed by Renata Pinto Beck in 2015, the Orlandini Apartment in Porto Alegre, Brazil, prioritizes panoramic views of the city and lake Guaíba. Warm, textured materials like brick, wood, and concrete create a cozy atmosphere. The layout features a multifunctional kitchen and a home office that doubles as a guest room, ensuring both comfort and functionality.
Estudio Galera‘s House Three in Ostende, Argentina, is the latest addition to a master-planned residential development that blends seamlessly with its coastal surroundings. Designed in 2023, this versatile house capitalizes on its unique location, nestled between the bustling working-class neighborhood and the tranquil tourist area. By embracing the site’s topographic challenges, the architects have crafted a dynamic living space that seamlessly integrates with the communal green spaces at the heart of the complex.
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