Instinto Estudio, the renowned architecture firm, has unveiled two stunning villas nestled in the breathtaking coastal region of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Designed in 2024, Villa Elu and Villa Nalani seamlessly blend modern elegance with the natural charm of the surrounding landscape.
Featuring glass, honey-colored wood, and open spaces, these captivating houses offer an immersive experience that harmonizes with the lush tropical setting.
Boasting a striking ‘H’-shaped layout, the captivating Freebird residence in Indonesia, designed by Alexis Dornier in 2023, seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living. Featuring a living room suspended above the swimming pool, this transformative space showcases retractable glass walls that blur the boundaries between the home and its lush tropical surroundings. Sustainability is a cornerstone of the design, with the expertise of Eco Mantra significantly reducing the property’s energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Situated in the picturesque Muskoka District Municipality of Ontario, Canada, the Six Mile Lake Cottage by BLDG Workshop showcases a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living.
Designed in 2024, this stunning single-family home embraces the serene beauty of the Georgian Bay landscape, blurring the line between the built environment and the natural surroundings. With a focus on connecting the cottage to the undulating shoreline, the design aims to remove any sense of division, allowing the tranquility of the lakeside setting to permeate the interior spaces.
Designed by the renowned 1i Arquitectura y Diseño Estratégico, The House of the Tall Trees is a remarkable weekend retreat nestled in the serene forests of Valle de Bravo, Mexico. This captivating concrete and glass residence seamlessly blends with its natural surroundings, offering a harmonious dialogue between architecture and nature.
Designed by acclaimed Whipple Russell Architects, the Benedict Canyon house in Beverly Hills, California, showcases a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living spaces. Originally envisioned for a sports enthusiast, this modern home has evolved to cater to the needs of its new owners, while preserving the original architectural vision. From the dramatic double-height foyer to the expansive glass walls that blur the line between indoors and out, this 2023 project exemplifies the epitome of resort-style living in the heart of the California hills.
Designed by renowned architect Petr Stolín, the captivating Zen Houses in Liberec, Czech Republic, epitomize a philosophy of housing simplification. These modern dwellings feature a minimalist aesthetic, with the perimeter defining the inner space and strategic glazing that seamlessly integrates the neighboring landscape. The carefully balanced proportions and flow of the interior create a unique spatial experience, fostering a sense of visual connectivity even between the separate houses.
Designed by the renowned architecture firm spaceworkers, the Pavilion in the Garden project in Mouriz, Portugal is a captivating exploration of the harmonious relationship between architecture, nature, and human experience. This minimalist and modernist structure, completed in 2022, transcends the boundaries of physical construction, serving as a philosophical manifestation of simplicity, purity, and integration with the surrounding natural environment.
Casa Giardino in Rome, Italy, is a captivating apartment redesign by architect Manuela Tognoli. This 110-square-meter residence, situated in the verdant Città Giardino neighborhood, boasts a seamless connection between the indoor living spaces and the surrounding lush garden.
Tognoli’s masterful design transformed the apartment’s original 1970s layout, creating a harmonious flow of light and energy between the home and its outdoor oasis.
