Kiki ARCHi has crafted a stunning single-family house in Beijing, China, that combines traditional and contemporary elements. The project, named Classic Meets Modern, features the owner’s collection of Golden Nanmu (Phoebe zhennan) wood furniture, which is a popular architectural and furniture material for the imperial family in Ming and Qing dynasties, and was used in the famous Forbidden City.
With the help of the designer’s expertise, the house has been replanned and adjusted to incorporate the owner’s collection into a modern-style home that perfectly balances space and display design. The three colors of black, white, and gray are used in large quantities, corresponding to the scenes of ‘traditional’, ‘modern’, and ‘transition’ respectively. Visitors to the house can experience a sense of ritual and inclusiveness while being surrounded by the beauty of Beijing.
Deer Park, a two-story residence located in San Rafael, California, is a modern masterpiece designed by DNM Architecture in 2022. Situated in Marin County, north of San Francisco, the property is nestled at the foot of Mt. Tamalpais, an iconic mountain known for its stunning views.
The journey from one corner of this unique property to the opposite corner reveals the modern interior spaces, grandiose views, and a seamless indoor/outdoor relationship between the two living areas. Deer Park is a stunning example of modern architecture and energy efficiency.
This year, Knock² House Renovation was completed in Changhua County, Taiwan, by the renowned Haven Space Design.
With modern design elements and a rustic charm, the house has been redesigned to provide a comfortable home for the owner and his beloved furkid, Knock Knock. Located in Changhua County, renowned for its incredible mountain views and traditional culture, the renovated house is the perfect spot for retirement.
Sharvari is a beautiful house located in Satara, Maharashtra, India, designed by renowned architect Mayur Gandhi. The house is a unique blend of traditional and modern architecture, boasting a spacious frontage and an ‘angaan’ entryway with a tulsi vrundavan at its center.
The clients brief emphasized convenience, which is why the kitchen has been designed with minimal use of materials, and the south side of the building is kept dead to avoid glare while the exposed brick wall in the living room and dining area offers an aesthetical touch. For a more interactive approach, a foldable staircase with a skylight has been included.
The house also offers amazing views of the Ajinkyatara fort located nearby, so the designers have included a full glass façade in the master bedroom to capture the mesmerizing view and a terrace which overlooks the verandah below. There is also an upper lobby area and a multipurpose hall opening into a huge open terrace, as well as a mini bar framing the sunset view of the fort.
Tengoku Residence, a modern Japanese-inspired 4,700-square-foot (436.3 m²) vacation home designed by CLB Architects, is located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the perfect location to experience the Rocky Mountain West.
This stunning four-bedroom home, named after the Japanese word for “paradise”, offers breathtaking views of the pond and the Tetons beyond, and is arranged around a series of garden courtyards. The organic roof openings, translucent purple amethyst slab, and Caracas blue limestone cladding add a unique and creative touch to the mid-century modern design. With its carefully framed views of nature, operable clerestory windows, and triple-paned windows, Tengoku Residence is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of Jackson Hole.
Discover the stunning Residential House in Kaunas, Lithuania designed in 2021 by Gintautas Natkevičius.
Located in the prestigious Žaliakalnis district, this single-story house offers a unique opportunity to immerse in the area’s history and culture. It’s the perfect escape from urban hustle and bustle as the house is surrounded by narrow streets, private houses of various eras, and two rivers valleys.
The house is designed with the idea of providing space for the owner’s three children to return to. It features a lounge, living room, kitchen, sauna, and a specially designed wine cellar with the right humidity conditions. The inner courtyard provides the perfect environment for relaxation and privacy, while the ability to move around the perimeter gives a sense of shared space.
Welcome to House JC, an impressive two-story house designed in 2022 by Portuguese architect Mário Alves and located in the hillside of Quinta da Portea, Coimbra, Portugal.
This modern house was designed to take full advantage of the breathtaking views and excellent sun exposure while maintaining privacy. The house was designed around the idea of mass subtraction and decomposition to create outdoor spaces within the volume itself, merging the interior with the exterior. Its white materiality exposes the simplicity of the design and the plan, connecting the surrounding green space with the interior of the house, making it a true element of the local landscape.
Sharon Residence is a 1,892 square foot (176 m2) prefab house designed by Resolution: 4 Architecture, located in Sharon, Connecticut, USA.
This modern residence offers sweeping views of the Housatonic Valley, with a large wrap-around deck and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The interior features durable and low-maintenance materials like dark bamboo floor, maple cabinets, black quartz countertops, and large format floor and wall tiles. The Sharon Residence is a high-performance building envelope, combining closed cell spray foam and batt insulation, geothermal energy, solar-ready roof and a wood-burning stove.
