The House and the Landscape, designed by Inon Ben David, is a home in the Lower Galilee region of Israel. Featuring extensive use of natural materials, the two-story structure accommodates a family of six and includes elements created by the homeowner, who owns a custom metalwork shop. Open to its natural surroundings, the house also offers sweeping views of the valley and Mediterranean Sea.
DP Arquitectos‘ Casa Na Romeira in Santarém, Portugal, is a captivating house that seamlessly blends into its natural surroundings. Designed in 2023, this residential project aims to model the very place it occupies on the periphery of Romeira. By embracing the existing landscape, the design creates a humanized and concrete living space, structuring it with meaning and purpose to provide a visually compelling reference point within the urban and rural context.
Explore the Mountain Home in Hood River, Oregon, a 2023 Saga Design + Build masterpiece. This house cleverly combines Scandinavian design with the rustic charm of its surroundings. It features expansive indoor spaces and seamless transitions to the outdoor environment, emphasizing comfort and elegance in a grand yet intimate setting.
Discover “The Man and the House,” an architectural marvel by ZAV Architects in Damāvand, Iran. Designed in 2021, this three-story house harmoniously blends the elements of fantasy and logic into its structure. Stepping away from traditional designs, it situates itself beautifully at the foot of Mount Damavand, tapping into the metaphysical relationship between its deep, dark cellar and airy, light-filled attic—each connected by a symbolic staircase.
Discover Kalmias House in Benitachell, Spain, a 2023 masterpiece by S-tudio Base. This house combines modern refurbishment with the essence of the Mediterranean. From the warm, luminous spaces crafted with microcement and ecoclay to the seamless indoor-outdoor connection, Kalmias House redefines Spanish residential architecture.
Introducing the House in Villette, designed by Charles Pictet Baptiste Broillet Architectes Associés in Thônex, Switzerland. Completed in 2022, this house redefines modern living with its minimalist design, thoughtfully integrating nature with its interiors and exteriors. Overlooking the verdant Arve valley, every element—from the strategic placement to the use of natural light—accentuates its stunning architecture and connection to the surrounding landscape.
The Courtyard House in Mill Valley, California, designed by Michael Hennessey Architecture in 2023, exemplifies a thoughtful renovation of a suburban home. Tailored for a young family, it marries the past with the present, and indoor spaces with the surrounding landscapes, showcasing an open floor plan and a central courtyard that enrich family life and interaction with nature.
Designed by estúdio AMATAM in 2022, Saramagal House stands as a modern marvel in Odivelas, Portugal. This innovative residential project transforms a steep, corner lot into a harmonious blend of architecture and landscape, featuring terraced volumes that maximize views over Lisbon. Its white and grey exterior contrasts beautifully with walnut wood interiors, offering both visual appeal and practicality for a family home.