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, 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.
Located in the picturesque Benahavís, Spain, Aloha Golf is a stunning example of modern luxury designed by Alejandro Gimenez Architects in 2023. This house blends contemporary elegance with the warmth of a home, featuring high ceilings, minimalist décor, and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces.
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.
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.
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.
Alive + Well Austin, designed by Matt Fajkus Architecture in 2019, stands as a beacon of holistic health in Bee Cave, Texas. This wellness center disrupts the ordinary with its innovative design, incorporating nature-inspired elements with modern aesthetics to create a sanctuary for mind, body, and spirit. It’s a unique real estate venture that pushes the boundaries of the typical wellness spa experience.
Designed by Inaba Williams in 2023, the Santa Monica Courtyard Houses are exemplary net-zero homes in California, USA. Adapting to Title 24, their design champions energy-efficiency while preserving the coveted indoor-outdoor living of Southern California, setting a new standard for modern, sustainable homes.
