Explore Casa Vao, LIQE arquitectura‘s two-story house in Vigo, Spain, where modern design meets practicality. Overcoming small plot challenges, it features a unique, compact design that harmonizes indoor and outdoor spaces, emphasizing privacy and natural light. With south-facing living areas, energy-efficient heating, and innovative ventilation, Casa Vao stands as a testament to sustainable, minimalist living in Spain’s picturesque landscape.
The August project, a striking transformation of a triplex on Barcelona’s Collserola slopes by Nook Architects, reinterprets Joan Bosch Agustí’s 1978 cooperative housing design. In this 2023 remodel, two units blend into a multi-level abode with interconnected spaces and terraces that cascade into a garden.
Showcasing a modern, timeless aesthetic, it maintains the original design’s connection to nature, with expansive city views and custom furniture that complements the color palette. This architectural jewel exemplifies a seamless fusion of functionality, elegance, and Barcelona’s natural charm.
Casa SM in Gabicce Monte, Italy, crafted by Giovanni Paletta of Moltefacce, epitomizes contemporary elegance. Overlooking the sea, this apartment combines a black wood kitchen, luxurious black marble, and Malagola Catellani & Smith lighting. The living area extends seamlessly outdoors, while the master bedroom and bathrooms showcase a blend of tranquility and bold modernity.
Apartment CV in Avilés, Spain, receives a stunning transformation by David Olmos Arquitectos. Located near the city’s historic heart, this apartment’s redesign showcases a spacious living area, a versatile multi-use room, and an open-plan kitchen with dining space. The renovation skillfully combines oak wood, olive green, and white to create a harmonious balance of style and practicality.
Amjad Villa, a 100-year-old Tehran landmark, emerges anew under Gera Studio Architects‘ vision. This house marries its historic essence with contemporary design.
Original bearing brick walls and wooden beams are preserved, seamlessly linking eras. A unique axis ties the home to its garden, highlighted by a pool and TV room. The new floor adds a bedroom, terrace, library, and a distinct kitchen, emphasizing the structure’s age-old allure. The reimagined basement, previously a cellar, now serves as a distinctive suite, symbolizing a blend of tradition and innovation, where recycled materials meet revived memories.
Englewood Duplex, crafted by Shape Architecture Studio, is a landmark in Englewood, Colorado. As the first multi-family Passivhaus International (PHI) certified project in Colorado, it merges modern design with eco-friendly living. Overcoming site challenges, it boasts triple-pane windows and skylights for quiet, light-filled spaces. Each unit presents breathtaking Rocky Mountain views, especially from the spacious third-floor party room with its expansive balcony.
The West Stockbridge Residence in Massachusetts, USA, is a testament to modern, modular design by Robert Luntz of Resolution: 4 Architecture. Created in 2020 as a country retreat, this prefab house in the Berkshires reflects thoughtful planning for aging in place.
Its floor plan, a series of interconnected volumes, allows for privacy and connectivity, embracing the natural landscape with its courtyard deck and panoramic glazing. Inside, the home boasts an open kitchen and living space with stunning mountain views, a heated screened porch for extended outdoor living, and versatile guest suites. Each space, from the mudroom lined with white oak to the master suite with its expansive windows, showcases a harmonious blend of comfort and contemporary aesthetics.
The Cornwall Cabin in Cornwall, Connecticut, stands as a modern retreat crafted by architect Robert Luntz of Resolution: 4 Architecture. Designed in 2017 for a Manhattan mother and daughter, this prefabricated cabin combines low-maintenance living with elegance. Its south-facing, expansive windows and cedar brise-soleil harmonize light and landscape. The interior, featuring rustic cedar, custom walnut millwork, and porcelain tiles, adds warmth and durability.
This sustainable home perfectly blends indoor and outdoor living, epitomizing contemporary country life.
