Explore the stunning Belle Meade, a single-family residence located in Miami, Florida. Designed by SDH Studio Architecture + Design in 2021, the modern residence is a perfect example of how to make the most of a narrow lot.
Step across the built-in pond to the front door and enter a living area with elevated ceilings and clerestory windows, immersing you in the beauty of nature. A warm paneled ceiling and limestone flooring echo the exterior coral stone walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows fill the bedrooms, main bathroom and hallways with natural light.
Step into the modern beach house Cadboro Bay House located in Victoria, Australia, and be enchanted by the minimalistic design of this contemporary home. Designed by Falken Reynolds Interiors in 2021, this stunning beach house features an array of local and Canadian craftspeople, creating a unique atmosphere with its driftwood-inspired wood tones, concrete floors, marble and quartz surfaces, and decorative lighting from Vancouver manufacturers Bocci & And Light, and Edmonton based Tomnuk.
Every window maximizes the stunning views of the bay, while the board formed concrete stair guard, sloping angle, and glass guard on the top create a textured background with a patinaed steel handrail. Furthermore, light oak millwork, light hemlock ceilings, and red cedar siding all contribute to a calming effect. Cadboro Bay House is a one-of-a-kind beach house, perfect for an active lifestyle and a gallery for an extensive collection of modernist Canadian art.
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.
