The hum of suburbia echoes through the lush Kalutara landscape surrounding Kumudu Villa. A project by Kith Studio, this 2024 family house in Sri Lanka redefines modernity through a profoundly philosophical approach to form, material and context. The dwelling embraces Brutalist architecture ideals, mixing exposed brick and concrete volume for a raw yet warm aesthetic.
The Soul Garden house in Hyderabad, India was completed by Spacefiction Studio in 2019 and includes a central garden. With an introverted layout and operable louvers, the structure accommodates a large requirement on a small plot. A double-height court with laser-cut perforations ensures privacy, while balconies overlook the central garden, filtering light to create a tranquil atmosphere. The design features exposed concrete, handmade cement tiles, and a tropical garden with a fountain.
House G, designed by the Ljubljana-based ARP Studio, is nestled among the olive groves of the Istrian landscape in Spodnje Škofije, Slovenia. Completed in 2022, this single-story house is based on a square layout, combining flat and gabled roofs. The design centers around a void atrium that allows for gradation of spaces, offering privacy while linking living and sleeping areas.
Singapore-based design firm ONG&ONG envisions the BECA-House, a private residence designed in 2019. Featuring rectilinear lines, this modern dwelling incorporates spacious and well-ventilated areas, enhancing its fluid design.
The house caters to multigenerational living, with thoughtfully designed interiors accommodating both communal and private spaces, such as the lush deck off the master bedroom for the grandparents and owners.
Set against the stunning scenery of Poland, the Mazurski house features contemporary design by Doomo, finalized in 2021. This architectural masterpiece beautifully merges with its natural environment, showcasing a dark wooden façade and expansive glass windows.
Isla Architects has renovated a terraced home in Esporles, Spain, turning it into a light-filled space. Completed in 2024, the project involved opening walls to create a courtyard with various lighting features like sliding windows, skylights, and pivoting panels. The material palette includes lime mortar, green carpentry, and custom tiles, adding character to the main house and the newly added guest house on the adjacent plot.
Emma Tulloch Architects designed Peak House in Malvern, Australia, as a unique family home that challenges traditional structural identities. Completed in 2023, the house features an abstract form among notable heritage architecture.
The Dyptique house, designed by Matière Première Architecture, is nestled in Québec’s Eastern Townships. Completed in 2022, this home offers stunning views over the surrounding landscape, with a layout designed to incorporate the client’s love for spa atmospheres and aquatic activities.
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