In London’s Kensal Rise, RISE Design Studio has transformed a mid-terrace house into a beacon of sustainable urban living. The Hebert Paradise project showcases a deep retrofit that exceeds energy efficiency standards, with advanced strategies like an ASHP, solar PV, and MVHR.
This eco-conscious design not only reduces energy consumption by 75% but also seamlessly integrates the home with its lush garden, creating a harmonious work-life balance for the residents.
Hillview Cove, located in Palm Springs, CA, is a remarkable modern house designed by Studio AR&D Architects in 2020. This stunning residence features a seamless blend of contemporary architecture and natural beauty, creating a serene oasis. With elegant exteriors, spacious interiors, and exceptional outdoor living spaces, Hillview Cove redefines luxury in desert living.
Discover the Givat Alonnim Residence, a luxurious house designed by SaaB Architects in Haifa, Israel. Completed in 2023, this modern villa features a stunning two-story layout with a double-height living room. Emphasizing seamless indoor-outdoor living, it offers a swimming pool and dedicated cinema room, blending elegance and functionality throughout.
Tanatap Canopy Garden, a captivating restaurant project designed by RAD+ar, is a testament to the harmonious blending of indoor and outdoor living experiences. Located in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, this 2022 design celebrates the region’s tropical environment through a seamless integration of architecture and nature.
The building’s floating, multi-axial concrete structure creates a series of seating areas on the roof, shaping the ground floor space as an extension of the lush, surrounding garden. With a focus on passive, low-energy design, the Canopy Garden project showcases the possibilities of sustainable commercial development in tropical climates.
In the heart of Raipur, India, the Quadrant House by Studio Lotus stands as a testament to contemporary Indian architecture. This multi-generational residence blends nature, light, and a refined aesthetic, offering a comfortable living experience centered around natural materials and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions.
Designed in 2021, the house’s understated contrast with its surroundings creates a captivating visual narrative, weaving in and out of the landscape with a focus on Vastu principles and a vibrant, edible garden.
The Calk House, designed by Mani Architecture in 2020, is a captivating contemporary home in Melbourne, Australia. This two-storey residence replaces a 1950s-era house, transforming the site with a design that embraces the sloping landscape and incorporates vibrant colors, rich textures, and abundant natural light.
By utilizing split levels, the architects have skillfully framed different living zones, creating a harmonious and functional living space that seamlessly integrates with the surrounding environment.
Architecturally designed by the acclaimed Martin Gomez Arquitectos, the Big Fish house in Punta del Este, Uruguay, stands as a shining example of sustainable, nature-inspired design. Situated on an irregular strip of land near the dunes and sea, this 2021-built residence preserves the captivating wild surroundings through a raised, light-touch approach. The ground plan rests on pillars, creating a space for garages and services while allowing the local vegetation to thrive beneath the upper, flying volume.
Situated in the heart of Healdsburg, California, the Fire Country Lookout by Studio VARA showcases a groundbreaking design that blends sustainable living with resilient development. This multi-generational family retreat, nestled on an oak-studded hilltop, offers a prototype for the “post-climate-change” West, featuring a single 180′ long extrusion carefully positioned along the east-west axis to maximize stunning views of Mount St. Helena and the setting sun.
