In the serene countryside of Pererenan, Indonesia, Alexis Dornier has designed the six-bedroom Akashi Residence. The house is defined by its bold central void, housing a sculptural slide that reimagines typical residential boundaries. The home is a celebration of complexity and creativity, of open space and playful interactivity that embraces a strong connection to nature, echoing the beauty, energy, and freedom of the tropical lifestyle.
Set in the southwest section of Arachova in Greece, the Stone+View House by Lantavos Projects is a house blending contemporary and vernacular styles. Originally built in 1989, the house was remodeled, extended, and updated, including plumbing, wiring, and heating, to serve as a weekend getaway for a family of four, relatives, and friends and as a base for enjoying winter sports. The interior features an open floor plan and views toward the surrounding countryside.
Situated at the southern end of stunning Lake Hawea in New Zealand’s South Island, The View House features design by Mark John Warren. Built around an internal courtyard with a retractable louvre roof, this house is a multi-generational holiday home designed to celebrate the amazing views, with materials and detailing creating a calm and serene environment for soaking in the breathtaking surroundings.
A new home construction project in Chicago, IL, Terrace House transforms outdoor living with open-air spaces and careful landscaping. Designed by Moss Design, the house artfully integrates nature with expansive sliding doors and a central courtyard featuring a fully equipped kitchen. Enhancing the celebration of nature and cooking, the property benefits from custom stainless steel elements that provide durability within nature-centric, transitional spaces.
House 5Ž is located in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and was designed by AKSL Arhitekti in 2018. This single-family residence is arranged on a compact 550 m2 lot, with an energy-efficient structure composed of CLT panels and vast facade openings to incorporate the natural landscape of the site.
The home’s interior features bright, modern spaces creating a harmonious atmosphere; an expansive living area on the ground level leads to three bedrooms on the first floor, each facilitated with beautiful terraces.
Designed by architect Sandra Sayeg, the VH Residence in São Paulo, Brazil, is a house that embodies a young couple’s desire for a welcoming, functional home that is deeply connected to nature.
Banality Studio designed the interior of a family house in Tuklaty, Czech Republic. The single-story dwelling emphasizes simplicity and modesty, drawing inspiration from its rural surroundings. Employing natural materials like oak and spruce, the design aligns with the village’s character.
Set amidst the hilly terrain of Ghalat, Iran, Villa Alley exemplifies cutting-edge design by Dall Office. Finished in 2023, this residence fully utilizes its natural surroundings while addressing two core elements: internal arrangement and sync with nature. The scheme employs local stones, underscoring a link to the classic Iranian architectural approach, but enhances it for contemporary necessities. Villa Alley embodies a lifestyle in sync with its surroundings.