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The Boulevard: Embracing Nature in Ivanhoe

A modern, tropical-inspired home with lush landscaping, clean lines, and large windows.

The Boulevard, a stunning four-bedroom house designed by Archier in Ivanhoe, Australia, seamlessly integrates with its surrounding Yarra Flats parklands. Embracing the site’s steep topography, this predominantly underground dwelling maximizes the landscape, concealing its structure and extending the natural environment into the home. With an emphasis on sustainability and connection to nature, The Boulevard offers a spacious and efficient living experience for its family of five.

Obi House: Cozy Beach Retreat with Tupi Guarani Inspiration

Modern single-family home with wood accents, balconies, and a lush tropical backdrop.

Angá Arquitetura‘s Obi House in São Paulo, Brazil, offers a cozy retreat by the beach, blending practicality and comfort for the family. Designed in 2022, this house serves as a weekend getaway, featuring various nooks and spaces that capture the beach atmosphere while accommodating daily routines.

The Tupi Guarani-inspired “Obi,” meaning bluish-green, is brought to life through the use of soft tones, diverse textures, and a custom-designed tile feature.

Heather’s House: Sustainable Rural Retreat in Australia

Spacious living room with natural light, wooden ceiling, and minimalist furniture.

Gardiner Architects‘ latest residential masterpiece, Heather’s House, is a sustainable farmhouse nestled in Birregurra, Australia. This 2023 project reimagines rural living by balancing modern comforts, flexibility, and off-grid living with a design that seamlessly integrates the surrounding farmland and native vegetation. Heather’s vision of family support, environmental stewardship, and pragmatic functionality has been meticulously brought to life in this innovative Australian house.

Chiome House: Luxury Apartment Design in Rome

Stylish living room with circular dining table, pendant lamps, and an antique clock.

Chiome House or Casa delle Chiome is a 150-square-meter apartment located in the Vigna Clara district of Rome, Italy. Designed by architect Arabella Rocca in 2021, the renovation project, completed jointly with Luca Braguglia, centered around a ribbon window overlooking the lush greenery.

The spacious living area, tailored to the needs of a young family with small children, features a custom-made low sofa and utilizes a fluid, natural green microcement treatment on the wall opposite the large windows.

Courtyard Villa: Warm and Inviting Family Home in Israel

Spacious open-plan living area with large windows, built-in bookshelves, and plush sofas.

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.

Reconstruction of Family House in Šaľa: Transforming a Standard Cube into a Vibrant Family Home

FeaturedWarm, modern interior with wooden beams, red accents, and multi-level living spaces.

Transforming a standard suburban home into a vibrant, light-filled oasis, the Reconstruction of Family House in Šaľa, Slovakia showcases designer benkobenkova‘s talent for reimagining living spaces. This 2024 project in the outskirts of a county town seamlessly blends the indoors and outdoors, creating a harmonious hub for a young family to enjoy quality time together.