The Lotus House, also known as Pedroso I House, is a single-family home in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, designed by Raulino Silva in 2022. Nestled on land once part of the Pedroso Monastery, the steep plot maintains its natural vegetation and trees. A large terrace on the upper floor provides views at tree level and serves the main living spaces, while the lower floor features a granite stone facade, a patio, and an indoor pool.
Designed by Studio Paolo Ferrari in 2022, the Muskoka Lake House in Ontario, Canada, is a testament to warm minimalism and the conscious blending of architecture with nature. Situated beside the serene Lake Rosseau, this house offers a respite from city life while echoing the rugged beauty of its surroundings through the thoughtful use of local granite and whitewashed Douglas fir. The choice of materials and the home’s design philosophy pay homage to the natural landscape and Canada’s architectural traditions.