The Sugar Shack Residence, located in Austin, TX, in the United States, was designed by Alterstudio Architecture and completed in 2016. This house embodies a distinctive relationship with its natural surroundings, featuring a clever layout and a contemporary architectural style that maximizes the interplay of light and lush landscapes. Its elegant design seamlessly integrates various interior spaces while showcasing a striking combination of materials, creating a harmonious sanctuary influenced by its unique setting.
Situated within Quebec’s Laurentian woods, the Hauts-Bois House designed by Thellend Fortin Architectes exemplifies architecture that seamlessly evolves with its landscape. In 2019, the clean and geometric design follows the topography for a harmonious setting. Picture windows allow for captivating connections to the abundance of nature, while connecting rooms embody a cross-view concept that encourages appreciation of the seasons.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Salt Point, New York, the Salt Point Residence epitomizes the extraordinary partnership between Reddymade and the illustrious artist Ai Weiwei. Finalized in 2022, this carefully conceived weekend getaway enhances an earlier assembly of hexagonal structures established during the 1980s. The harmonious design emphasizes an exquisite balance between contemporary architecture and the organic charm of its environment.
The small property, with an accentuated slope on the topography, is located in Vila do Conde, Portugal. Designed by Raulino Silva Arquitecto in 2017, the Touguinha House features a layout that respects the indigenous architecture whilst offering up-to-date conveniences and ease of access, complemented by its original stone wall typical to the region. The lower level encompasses fundamental spaces, while the upper level is divided into a public domain and a private section.
The CFP House is a meticulous renovation project for a two-storey apartment located in Udine, Italy. Designed in 2023 by DAIR Architects, the penthouse features Interiors custom-made by Italian craftsmen, where all furnishings are made to measure, this space integrates smart ventilation and showcases thoughtful lighting design across the interiors.
Casa Brisa is a new construction project in Madrid, Spain designed by Ábaton, embracing a modern house style that incorporates nature and natural light into the living space. Spanning two levels, the home’s design utilizes the topography of the land, with the public areas at the lower level and private, family-oriented spaces on the upper level, centered around a visually commanding oak tree that enhances the vibrant, modern surroundings.
Located in one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Toronto, the Hoggs Hollow, 10° of Separation House is a response to the existing geographical context and nature of the site, as well as the client’s needs for a retirement home. The project employs handmade brick, dark stucco, dark bronze anodized aluminum cladding and large terrazzo tiles, among other materials, to realise the architect’s specific spatial vision and features, including a celebrated 10° angle rotation .
Materializing the collection of memories of the homeowner – a recently graduated doctor from Porto Alegre (south of Brazil) – in his new home in São Paulo guided the renovation project of this 68-square-meter apartment designed by Vinicius Almeida of StudioVA Arquitetos. Envisioned as a “home in the heights,” the design focused on creating an open, well-lit space with a dedicated study area and ample storage, all while drawing on the client’s nostalgic connections to nature.
