Castle High is a contemporary coastal farmhouse located in Pembrokeshire National Park, Wales, United Kingdom. Designed by Hyde + Hyde Architects and completed in 2021, the property redefined an existing farmhouse that was in poor condition, thermally inefficient, and no longer fit for purpose. The innovative design, which offers dramatic views of the Irish Sea, combines old and new materials sensitive to the natural surroundings.
The Wabisabi Farmhouse is a contemporary redesign of a rustic building located in Malta. Designed in 2024 by Studio Nomad Interiors, this farmhouse presents a seamless marriage of rustic charm with sleek modern functionality.
Rachcoff Vella Architecture has designed Gruyere ‘Hilltop Hood’, a farmhouse in Melbourne’s Yarra Valley. The house is perched atop a hill, offering panoramic views and featuring a cantilevered pitched roof. Its design integrates seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, utilizing materials like handmade bricks and Colorbond cladding. The layout includes three distinct building wings, framing a protected courtyard.
Ignazio Mortellaro has transformed a 300-year-old Sicilian farmhouse into a sustainable, energy-efficient retreat called Casa Balat. Located in Noto, Italy, the project seamlessly integrates traditional materials with state-of-the-art green technology, like a geothermal system for air conditioning and water heating.
Casa Balat features an open-air shala for yoga, a saltwater pool, gardens, and a Bulthaup kitchen, all designed to minimize carbon footprint while providing luxurious and sustainable agriturismo accommodations.
Podere Civitella, designed by Hus in 2023, revitalizes a former stable in Talamone, Italy, blending historical Tuscan architecture with contemporary art elements. The renovation prioritizes preserving the building’s original two-aisle layout, integrating three bedrooms and bathrooms outlined by refined curved walls.
Casas da Quinta de Cima in Tavira Municipality, Portugal, is a cluster of farmhouse apartments designed by João Pedro Falcão de Campos. Nestled on a 50-hectare family farm, these properties feature minimalist interiors and are characterized by their integration with the surrounding landscape.
The Open House, a farmhouse designed by Mantis, is located in Nashik, India. Completed in 2024, the design draws inspiration from the site’s dramatic seasonal changes. The house features a layout that seamlessly integrates with its surroundings, using ecologically sensitive practices like a living fence of native trees.
JUMA Architects expanded Villa RN – an existing farmstead in Anzegem, Belgium, with the addition of a new volume positioned at right angles to the original structure. Designed in 2024, the extension features a distinctive black wooden facade and roof, creating a contemporary contrast.
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