Dom Bielawa is a house located in Bielawa, Poland, designed by SAAN architekci. The project features a minimalist aesthetic that interacts with nature through large-format glazing. Inside, natural oak veneers, solid wood, stone, and concrete complement the landscape, while the smart home system ensures functionality. An inviting panoramic sofa defines the heart of the home, with a geometric cubicle promoting a clean, consistent geometry that blends utility and aesthetics.
The Orford House, designed in 2022 by Thellend Fortin Architectes, is situated in Québec, Canada, next to the Parc national du Mont-Orford. This house is immersed in maple and fir forests, welcoming breathtaking views and natural light. The architectural style embodies a harmonious balance with its natural surroundings, showcasing a combination of modern and traditional elements through a dynamic interplay of vertical and horizontal lines.
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.
The Gold Moon Residence by SENKYR Architekti in Lipno nad Vltavou, Czech Republic, beautifully marries art with the picturesque surroundings of the Lipno Reservoir. Designed in 2023, the apartment’s interiors draw inspiration from the natural beauty of the Šumava region.
Handcrafted golden lights and smoky veneer details add warmth, while unique stone and glass elements highlight craftsmanship and individuality, creating an atmosphere that seamlessly integrates family living with art and nature.
Villa Sint Oedenrode is a distinctive residence in Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands, designed by RHAW Architecture. Completed in 2022, this house embodies a minimalist aesthetic, featuring timber, glass, and concrete. Notable for its straightforward, light structure, the villa seamlessly integrates into the Arcadian Dommelvallei landscape.
Bal House integrates water as a defining design element in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Designed by Remyarchitects in 2024, this house features a mix of exposed concrete, wood, and glass.
In the heart of Prague, Czech Republic, the Sculptor’s Apartment, designed by Neuhäusl Hunal in 2023, reimagines prefabricated living spaces. This innovative apartment integrates a glass workspace for sculptor and glassmaker Vladimír Bachorík, eliminating doors to maximize freedom, light, and spatial generosity. Through strategic use of U-profiled glass and a focus on hybrid typology, this project blurs traditional boundaries, offering a unique living and creative environment.
