In Toronto’s leafy neighborhoods, a modern marvel stands in contrast to the surrounding faux-historical homes. Shift House, designed by renowned architecture firm Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, is a striking two-story residence that celebrates the interplay of interior and exterior spaces. Featuring a bold, stepped façade with contrasting charcoal and warm cedar cladding, the 300-square-meter home offers its occupants a meaningful connection to the outdoors through strategic spatial arrangements, ample glazing, and thoughtful landscaping.
Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Araz House is a captivating residential project designed by Pimodek Architecture in 2023. This contemporary four-storey, 500-square-meter home in the Pasifik Mansions neighborhood underwent a comprehensive interior redesign to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing living environment for a family of three.
The design process focused on the homeowners’ daily routines and preferences, resulting in an open-plan ground floor with a linear living room, dining area, and lounge with a fireplace, as well as an expanded kitchen and sunroom. The upper levels house private spaces like bedrooms and a study, while the basement features a second living room with a TV area and bar.
Designed by renowned architecture firm Martin Architects, the Edge of Woods house in New York, NY, United States, is a captivating example of modern residential design. Sited to maximize natural light and connectivity with the surrounding mature plantings, this project showcases a harmonious interplay between light, texture, and vernacular influences. The design’s simple, elegant form is rich in its geometries, emphasizing the unifying concept of a home as a living machine.
Situated atop a steeply sloping site in Los Angeles, California, the Windsor Residence showcases the innovative design of AUX Architecture. This captivating house seamlessly integrates an existing retaining wall, overcoming the challenges of extreme topography, poor soil conditions, and a limited budget. Comprising two distinct masses, the home’s double-height living area delicately balances on the retaining wall, while a single-story bedroom wing interlocks, creating a striking L-shaped section.
Crafted by RAPA Architect, the Oasis At The Top of Budapest is a remarkable architectural marvel seamlessly blending nature and city. Situated in Budapest, Hungary, this contemporary house design showcases a harmonious fusion of sleek glass, bronze accents, and verdant forest vistas.
Strategically positioned on a sloping terrain, the villa boasts a garden-graced entrance, spacious communal areas, and a parents’ suite that immerses residents in the surrounding natural beauty.
Sonoma County’s Madrone Ridge House showcases the innovative design of Field Architecture. This striking single-family residence, completed in 2021, features a thoughtful integration of three copper-clad pavilions that interlock with the surrounding landscape. The project’s design caters to a young family, offering a strong connection to the natural environment through carefully orchestrated breezeways and perforated roof overhangs that create a captivating interplay of light and shadow throughout the home.
In the heart of Norwich’s verdant Golden Triangle, architects Grafted have breathed new life into Cast Corbel House, a meticulously redesigned five-bedroom detached home that celebrates material exploration and artisanal craftsmanship. Launched in 2022, the Norwich-based design firm seamlessly blended the property’s Victorian heritage with a striking contemporary extension featuring a geometric precast and brick façade.
Grafted‘s commitment to delivering high-quality design and exceptional craftsmanship is evident throughout this debut project, from the handcrafted oak cabinetry in the kitchen to the undulating pattern of the precast concrete panels adorning the exterior.
Québec-based architecture firm LemayMichaud has unveiled a stunning single-family home, Résidence de la Promenade, nestled atop a dramatic cliff overlooking the St. Lawrence River and the bridges of Quebec City. Designed in 2022, this contemporary house seamlessly blends its exterior and interior, offering its residents panoramic views and an exceptional living environment.
