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.
