Nestled between the vernacular forms of a vibrant East Vancouver neighbourhood, Fluevog House is a house designed by MA+HG Architects in 2024. A home for a prominent local shoemaker, Fluevog House showcases a unique appearance derived from a subtractive carving of pure geometry, with a yellow roof deck and triangular and round windows. As a Net Zero project, Fluevog House expressively combines creativity and technical performance.
Miller Hull Partnership has designed Matt’s Place 2.0 in Spokane, WA, United States, a house that “pushes the boundaries of accessible design” for those with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The prefabricated mass timber prototype has a main-floor suite and incorporates home control systems that can be operated solely by the occupant’s eye movements. It is part of a partnership between Miller Hull and the Matt’s Place Foundation, devoted to dignity for ALS sufferers.
In the midst of Madrid, resides Casa Cometa, a shining example of imaginative design curated by Bardo Arquitectura. Built in 2024, this apartment overhaul tackles a distinctive obstacle—an almost caving-in roof. To remedy this issue, the architects suggested the addition of a second level, effectively birthing a new inhabitable area while bolstering structural support.
This renovation of an apartment located in Chicago, United States, was designed in 2023 by Eric Rothfeder. The spatial organization aims to create a textured and smooth, thick and thin, rustic and refined setting throughout.
Within 1,600 square feet, the design accommodates a program pairing living with work and leisure, featuring distinct but unified areas amidst fluid movement, highlighted by an underused balcony transformed into a rock garden to offer a central focal point.
Whidbey Puzzle Prefab is a house located in Island County, WA, United States, designed by Wittman Estes and completed in 2024. Defined by flexibility, the prototype showcases carbon-negative principles in a compact 600-square-foot structure.
La Clara is a breathtaking loft crafted by CRÜ in 2021. This endeavor distinguishes itself through its groundbreaking methods regarding both spatial arrangement and material choice. By excavating an antiquated establishment, CRÜ metamorphosed a chaotic inner block into a tranquil residential haven. The quintessence of the design mirrors a sharp perception of both functionality and aesthetics.
Villa Sidonius by Stempel & Tesar architekti is a striking house on a steep northern slope in Černošice, Czech Republic, designed in 2024. Maximizing views of the Berounka Valley, the prefabricated structure features an innovative, bridge-like design on pillars to overcome site challenges. Inside, a cozy living space leads to a sunny terrace and garden, emphasizing modern architectural experimentation.
The owner of the Studio Xag interior in London is a self-media vlogger. The designer took zakka culture–which began as a contemporary design fad, but has since evolved into an art and design style known for its handmade and pre-industrial aesthetic–as the main theme of the interior design. Quan created a home office environment that suits both the owner’s living needs and work needs, as a vlogger.