In the rolling countryside of Treviso, Italy, Scattola Simeoni Architetti have transformed a former farmhouse into a captivating modern residence. The Casa Piuca project, designed in 2020, seamlessly blends traditional elements like stone frames and a wooden roof with contemporary features, creating a harmonious living space. Large openings frame the surrounding pastoral landscape, while a new orthogonal structure helps to recompose the home’s internal courtyard in a traditional rural style.
Xixi Wetland Estate, a captivating residential project in Hangzhou, China, showcases the innovative design of Pritzker laureate David Chipperfield. Blending seamlessly with the natural landscape, the volcanic rock structure creates a striking counterpoint to the serene wetland environment. This collaboration between Huang Zhiyong Design and the homeowner explores the harmonious relationship between habitation and nature, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Memphremagog in Quebec, Canada, the Rockhaven Country Residence by Figurr Architects Collective is a stunning 4,800-square-foot, four-bedroom house that seamlessly blends modern design with the natural beauty of its surroundings.
Designed in 2023, this house is a retreat that offers unobstructed views of the lake and engages with the surrounding forest, providing the homeowners with a cozy and sophisticated haven.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is known for its dense urban landscape, often with limited living spaces and greenery. However, the EcoBreeze House, designed by A+ Architects in 2023, offers a refreshing solution.
This 330 m2 modern house in the heart of the city embraces a unique double-skin facade system, enabling the building to “breathe” and harmonize with the local climate. Integrating native greenery throughout the home, the design team has blurred the boundaries between the built environment and nature, creating a light-filled, sustainable oasis for the owners.
Lorne House, a stunning coastal retreat designed by Austin Design Associates, seamlessly blends with its picturesque surroundings in Lorne, Australia. This 2021 project showcases a warm and cosy beach house that doubles as an entertainer’s paradise, featuring a natural material palette and sweeping views of the panoramic bay.
The ground floor provides comfortable spaces for the client’s adult children and friends, while the luxurious upper level boasts a master suite, generous kitchen, dining, and living areas, all with large glass doors and windows capturing the stunning scenery.
Designed by the acclaimed CNS Builders, this stunning house in Alappuzha, India, stands as a harmonious fusion of modern architecture and the serene natural landscape of Kerala. Crafted primarily from concrete with refined wood accents, the symmetrical residence effortlessly blends strength and warmth, creating a comfortable sanctuary amidst the region’s lush waterways. Large windows and thoughtful elements, such as shaded verandas, invite the outside in, seamlessly connecting the interior spaces with the vibrant natural surroundings.
The Hudson River House, designed by acclaimed architect Robert Luntz, offers a serene escape in the picturesque Hudson Valley of the United States.
This compact, 2017-built house was designed for a couple seeking to trade the confines of Manhattan living for a home that seamlessly integrates with its stunning natural surroundings. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize panoramic views of the Hudson River, this modern residence boasts a lightness and reflectivity that creates the impression of a hovering volume in the sky.
Situated in the picturesque Catskill Mountains of Windham, United States, the High Peak Meadow House is a stunning architectural masterpiece designed by esteemed architect Robert Luntz. Constructed in 2009, this house showcases a unique design approach that seamlessly integrates two separate living spaces, catering to the needs of a young family from Manhattan and a grandparent from Connecticut. The innovative layout and energy-efficient systems make this second home a true gem in the heart of the Catskills Forest Preserve.
