Lai The House by DUHA Architects is situated in the culturally rich village of Lai The, Huế, Vietnam. Designed in 2023, this house features alternating courtyards that foster a connection between generations. Its open-plan living area seamlessly integrates with a lush garden, creating an inviting and intimate atmosphere.
Conundrum Creek Residence is located along the Conundrum Springs trailhead in Aspen, Colorado. Designed by Boulder-based Studio B Architecture + Interiors, the design creates a seamless connection with the environment. It is conditioned by local zoning and an inverted topographical site plan with views of nearby peaks. The home’s transparency encourages an interaction between the indoors and outdoors, while a covered patio connects the two wings to the home, enhancing indoor–outdoor living experiences with views that frame the Colorado wilderness.
PZ House, designed by mf+arquitetos, is a stunning weekend retreat located at the Jurumirim dam in Avaré, Brazil. This modern house harmonizes with nature, boasting a ‘T’ shaped layout that enhances family living. The design emphasizes a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing residents to enjoy a tranquil and elegant lifestyle amidst breathtaking surroundings.
Designed by the renowned Metex Studio Erk (MTE), the Bayou Villas in Lara, Antalya, Türkiye, offer a unique blend of contemporary art and personalized living experiences. These villas, completed in 2022, showcase the expertise of MSE‘s Hüray Erk and Kağan Erk, who have over two decades of experience in diverse projects, including hotel designs.
The Bayou Villas‘ contemporary art selection, inspired by nature, people, and their behavioral characteristics, creates a harmonious dialogue with the architecture, interior, and landscape.
Terra is a breathtaking single-family house designed by CCY Architects, located in Aspen, Colorado. Completed in 2021, this modern retreat overlooks the serene Maroon Creek Valley. The innovative L-shaped design maximizes privacy while seamlessly integrating the owners’ art collection with nature, creating a harmonious living experience.
Shi House, designed by HW Studio Arquitectos, is a stunning modern residence located in Morelia, Mexico. This remarkable house showcases a unique blend of vertical and horizontal design elements. It artfully combines natural stone with a striking white volume, harmonizing with the surrounding mountain landscape to create an inviting and balanced living space.
Hutmann House, designed by SEA Arquitectos, stands proudly in A Coruña, Spain. This stunning house showcases a robust and compact design that reflects traditional Galician architecture. With a striking contrast between its rough concrete exterior and warm, inviting interior, it emphasizes a unique relationship with the surrounding landscape while offering a sense of protection and harmony.
In the historic town of Ispica, Italy, designer Massimo Carnemolla has masterfully blended the natural world and modern design in his creation of Casa Mazzini. This captivating 2020 house project seamlessly integrates the rich biodiversity of the nearby Cava d’Ispica canyon with the owner’s passion for artisanal beekeeping.
Through the use of natural materials and a carefully curated mix of vintage and contemporary furnishings, Carnemolla has crafted a harmonious living space that celebrates the symbiosis between the built and natural environments.