The Mishmar David 1 house was designed in 2019 by Ronnie Friedman for a couple in their forties with three children. Located in Mishmar David, Israel, the house incorporates raw materials and clean lines. Exposed concrete walls define the public areas and separate the private side of the house, which includes a basement unit “mostly buried” beneath due to the topography of the land.
The Jurumirim House, located in São Paulo, Brazil, was designed by Nitsche Arquitetos. Envisioned as a sprawling, single-story property, the residence features seven distinct volumes. Each section is thoughtfully connected by sheltered pathways and small gardens, creating a unique spatial experience. The project represents a harmonious blend of rustic and contemporary styles, expressed through exposed wood structure and highlighted by an innovative combination of materials.
This compact but stylish apartment in Brasília, Brazil, features the work of local studio BLOCO Arquitetos, who focused creativity on light-filled decor utilising reclaimed wood, exposed concrete and modern accessories. The home measures 68 m² (732 sq ft), and the considerable redevelopment included the removal of many of the home’s interior walls and the refitting of the apartment’s entire layout.
Casa Ananda, designed by Yturbe Taller de arquitectura and located in Mexico City, Mexico, epitomizes tropical modernism. Expertly blending raw materials, light contrasts, and fluid spaces, this unique house prioritizes its natural environment.
The creation of a sanctuary awash in overhangs, timber louvers, and expansive glass panels showcases a design philosophy that emphasizes a tactile experience and a seamless integration with the landscape resulting in comfort amid the tropical climate of Mexico City.
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.
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