Contemporary holiday home Unblocked, located on the western side of the island of Tinos, Greece, features a design by Studio Kontodimas. This 250-square-meter (2,690-square-foot) house was designed to blend with the landscape, drawing inspiration from local architecture and using earthy materials and a sand-color palette both indoors and outdoors. The villa boasts generous views of the Aegean Sea, enhanced by masonry block claustra screens.
In Naples, the redesign of a penthouse on the top floor of a recently renovated building transformed this space into an example of sophistication and functionality. The project included a strategic arrangement of spaces, featuring a long corridor that acts as a pendulum between the sleeping area and the living area closer to the terrace, thus creating an elegant environment that beautifully combines form and function.
Situated in the stunning scenery of Victoria, Canada, the Grotto House crafted by Greenway Studio Architecture seamlessly fuses human living environments with the untamed charm of its natural backdrop. Finished in 2023, this dwelling converts an otherwise daunting outdoor landscape into a serene habitat. The design philosophy of Grotto House spotlights sustainability and synergy with the natural landscape, showcasing a versatile open interior that blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Bagel House is a full house renovation in the Glassel Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Designed by Byben in 2022, this project keeps the overall programmatic organization of the original house, while also updating the design to a contemporary concept. The original driveway will become the yard, which will be accessed through the double doors off the living room.
Set in Palanga, Lithuania, the Open House is a single-family house designed by Devyni Architektai in 2023. Featuring a sculptural design, the abode surprises with an entryway completed with a slit and a closed-off facade. Inside, the house opens up significantly, with a bright and spacious interior where a curved internal wall accommodates the kitchen, fireplace and closet, along with expansive glass doors that lead to the inner courtyard.
Completed in 2023, Amman Villa is a House located in Amman, Jordan. It’s designed by Tarek Dada Interior Architecture and Design Agency, which takes a holistic approach to design, meticulously considering spatial relationships, circulation, lighting, furniture, and art. The designer explains that for this project, most pieces were custom made, ensuring a strong dialogue between the space and the furniture pieces.
Casa Myhrer Hauge, located in Oslo, Norway, designed by Gudmundur Jonsson Arkitektkontor, transcends mere aesthetics by intertwining nature with architecture. This house embodies dialogue and connection, integrating natural settings in its design philosophy and utilising an innovative approach to communicate the organic environment through spaces for living, dining, and cooking, accented by soothing materials that resonate with the surrounding nature.
The Dark Luxury Apartment showcases contemporary elegance, crafted by Mopsarchitects. Finished in 2019, this apartment located in the United States covers 2,077 sq. ft (193 sq. m), seamlessly merging beauty with utility. The layout skillfully integrates emotional richness alongside pragmatic living, ensuring that every room feels both connected and unique.
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