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.
Designed by 23DC Architects in 2024, the Ananda residence in India seamlessly blends the five elements of nature into its captivating design. Aptly named after the Sanskrit word for bliss, this house invites inhabitants to reconnect with the natural world, offering a tranquil oasis amidst the chaos of city life. From open airy spaces to soothing water features and lush green surroundings, Ananda embraces the beauty of the elements, creating a harmonious and serene living experience.
Iván Bravo Arquitectos‘ Humo House in Futrono, Chile, is a captivating exercise in domestic dichotomies. This 2022 house, commissioned a decade ago, is the first time the clients, a couple who have never lived together, will share a roof.
Situated in a natural clearing by a lake, the 11m-cubed structure features a split-facade design that balances public and private spaces, blending seamlessly with its picturesque surroundings.
Destilat Design Studio‘s latest project, House M, showcases a thoughtful renovation of a turn-of-the-century sandstone building in the Balearic Islands, Spain.
Designed in 2024, this vacation home on three floors embodies the local culture’s essence, with the architects carefully incorporating traditional materials and techniques to create a minimalist, airy atmosphere that ensures a relaxed lifestyle for the family.
Crafted by the visionary OUTIN.Design, this captivating house in Ningbo, China, offers a harmonious blend of tranquility and emotional resonance. Designed in 2024, this residential project invites residents to explore the depths of their own self-awareness, with thoughtfully curated spaces that seamlessly integrate nature and modern elegance.
From the flowing staircase to the meticulously selected furniture and finishes, every detail in this house is imbued with a sense of calm and contemplation, creating an inviting retreat from the outside world.
Tucked into the picturesque hills of Los Angeles, the Dimmick Drive Houses designed by Freelandbuck showcase a contemporary architectural style with strong rectilinear forms and a restrained material palette.
These 2,000-square-foot residences feature bright, open spaces and abundant picture windows that invite the California sun inside, creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor living areas.
Designed by the renowned Growto Design, the Natural Villa in Chengdu, China, offers a captivating fusion of nature and modern living. This 2023 house project features a three-level stacked structure that seamlessly integrates the purity and relaxation of the outdoors with the comforts of urban life. By rejecting excessive decoration, the design team has created a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere, where indoor and outdoor landscapes coexist in a delicate balance.
This contemporary extension in the Netherlands’ famous De Zilk floral region seamlessly blends the old and the new. Designed by Derksen Windt Architecten in 2016, the project skillfully connects the existing house with its surrounding garden and bulb fields through a distinctive, precisely detailed addition.
By carefully composing openings, walls, and proportions, the architects created a smooth, immersive transition from the interior to the exterior, allowing the clients to fully experience the outdoor landscape.
