BK House, a stunning family home in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, showcases the harmonious blend of modern architecture and traditional feng shui principles. Designed by the acclaimed Bangkok-based studio ANONYM, this 1,200-square-metre residence features a captivating square-shaped plan, thoughtfully positioned to respect the client’s feng shui requirements.
The designers’ approach of translating ancient Chinese principles into a tropical context has resulted in a warm, light-filled space that seamlessly integrates nature and modern living.
Butecco’s innovative design for the Nha Tran Villa in Binh Duong, Vietnam, seamlessly blends modern architecture with the serene essence of tropical Asian style. This 375m2 house, designed in 2022, caters to a father of two daughters, providing ample private spaces for the children while fostering a communal living environment. The building’s shape, inspired by rectangular boxes, features a striking façade with a long louvre window system that enhances wind convection and recalls traditional tropical architecture. Carefully selected materials, including rustic gray honeycomb stone and deep brown wood, lend a sense of solidity and peace to the villa.
The MNG Courtyard House, designed by JI+TA Architect in Bangkok, Thailand, offers a remarkable solution to the challenges of a narrow 10-meter plot surrounded by abandoned land. By creating an inner courtyard, the design allows each room to breathe and enjoy its own view, with the courtyard serving as the heart of the house. The double-volume living room, open-plan dining, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly into the courtyard, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Designed by renowned Brazilian architecture firm Bernardes Arquitetura, the Triangulo House in São Paulo showcases a captivating interplay of concrete, glass, and natural light. This contemporary house features a distinctive triangular volume resting atop four concrete walls, a result of the unique shape of the terrain and strategic solar orientation. The dynamic design, completed in 2016, employs a metallic lattice to enable the striking cantilevered first floor, creating a visually striking and functionally impressive residential retreat.
San Francisco Modern, designed by Walker Warner, embodies modern elegance and practical design. Inspired by a Joseph Esherick residence, this house features oblong windows framed in blackened steel, sleek marble slabs, and a sinuous spiral staircase leading to a lush sunken garden.
Situated atop Mt Pleasant in Christchurch, New Zealand, the Parsons House is a private residence designed by the talented team at MC Architecture Studio. Completed in 2021, this captivating home seamlessly blends into the existing dense foliage, offering a sense of seclusion and privacy while boasting expansive views over the estuary and the city beyond.
The two-winged design pivots around the heart of the home, creating a protective shelter from the southern environment while embracing the northern sun and panoramic vistas. With a focus on high-performance features, this residence showcases a harmonious balance of sleek, metallic surfaces and soft, timber elements, resulting in a truly remarkable architectural masterpiece.
Designed by the renowned Estúdio MRGB, the Petry House in Brasília, Brazil, is a captivating example of modern residential architecture. This 470m² house, nestled within a condominium, seamlessly blends with the surrounding neighborhood through a meticulous integration of the site’s unique topography and scale. The lower ground floor, strategically positioned one meter and twenty centimeters below street level, showcases the home’s democratic living spaces, while the upper level houses the private bedrooms and intimate family areas, creating a harmonious balance between public and private zones.
Maison Shefford, a modern country retreat designed by MXMA Architecture & Design, offers an immersive experience in nature. Located in Shefford, Canada, this family home blends seamlessly with its forested surroundings, providing breathtaking panoramic views and a year-round connection to the outdoors. Through careful siting, thoughtful material selection, and innovative design strategies, the residence creates a harmonious balance between architecture and environment.
