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Feng Shui: Inside Melbourne’s Energy-Optimized House Design

Curvaceous white walls, hardwood floors, and geometric pendant lights create a modern interior.

Welcome to Feng Shui, a harmoniously designed house by Steffen Welsch Architects, completed in 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. This project embodies ancient Chinese principles, harmonizing natural elements to optimize energy flow. The design seamlessly integrates sunlight access, air, and organic materials, promoting a balanced, comfortable living environment. Discover how Feng Shui influences modern residential architecture, making every space in this house a testament to thoughtful and sustainable design.

Retreat: Exploring a Nature-Forward Home in Ontario

Spacious living area with large windows, fireplace, and minimalist furniture.

Reflect Architecture unveils Retreat, a nature-centric house nestled in Caledon, Canada. Designed in 2023, this 1,600 sq ft (149 sq m) residence harmoniously integrates into a 1.5-acre (0.61-hectare) forested terrain. The design facilitates sustainable living with a focus on solar efficiency and ingress to natural settings. Retreat embodies a modern architectural strategy with its unique C-shaped layout, enhancing both privacy and panoramic views, while efficiently connecting its occupants with the surrounding landscape.

Pergola House: Ocean-View Modern Living by Studio Saxe

A modern, open-concept resort with a lush, tropical garden and a covered outdoor living area.

Pergola House, designed by Studio Saxe in 2022 in Playa Grande, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, exemplifies remarkable architectural synthesis. This house uniquely merges indoor and outdoor environments under cohesive, elegant pergola structures. Enhancing these connections are advanced sustainable features, like solar energy usage and natural ventilation, embodying modern design while respecting its lush, coastal setting.

Buen Retiro: A Modern Retreat Blending with Roccasparvera’s Nature

A modern, glass-walled cabin nestled in a lush forest, offering views of the surrounding landscape.

Discover Buen Retiro, a striking retreat nestled in Roccasparvera, Italy, designed by the talented Dario Castellino in 2023. This architectural marvel seamlessly blends modern design with the serene beauty of the Stura Valley, offering a unique sanctuary that respects and revitalizes its natural and historical setting. Utilizing sustainable materials and techniques, Buen Retiro stands as a testament to innovative, eco-friendly design.

Big Top: Innovative Home Design Steps from Camelback Mountain

Modern, minimalist building with clean lines, stone and wood facade, and landscaping.

Discover Big Top, a solar-powered residence designed by The Ranch Mine in Phoenix, Arizona. This house, built in 2021, skillfully merges innovative design with the natural desert landscape at the base of Camelback Mountain. With a cantilevered roof that optimizes mountain views and promotes indoor-outdoor living through pocketing glass doors, ‘Big Top‘ redefines modern, sustainable living in the United States.

Mid-Century Residence Ave Duchastel: Blending Scandinavian and Japanese Influences in Montreal

Spacious living room with tall wooden ceiling, custom bookshelf, piano, and modern art.

Atelier Chardonnat reimagines historical elegance with Mid-Century Residence Ave Duchastel in Montreal, Canada. Designed in 2023, this house merges Mid-Century, Scandinavian, and Japanese design elements. The result is a serene retreat connected to Mount Royal’s natural beauty. Key features include seamless architectural interventions, a Zen garden, and a strong indoor-outdoor relationship through materials like IPE wood and slate roofing.