Copas is a remarkable house designed by PPAA Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados in 2023, situated in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. This architecturally advanced residence features elevated living spaces that seamlessly connect with the surrounding treetops.
Emphasizing minimal excavation, the design harmonizes perfectly with the natural topography, creating a unique blend of comfort and nature.
The Mawhitipana House, designed by MacKayCurtis in Auckland, New Zealand, is a stunning 2022 holiday home that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. Situated on a steep, elevated site with sweeping views over Mawhitipana Bay, the house features a long, timber deck that spans the entire width of the narrow lot, strategically placed between the property’s mature Pōhutukawa trees.
The owners’ brief, to maximize sun, views, and outdoor living, is expertly fulfilled by this simple yet elegant design, which places a timber box for sleeping and bathing above the deck, creating a delicate, nature-inspired retreat.
The Vista House in North Vancouver, Canada, designed by the BLA Design Group in 2023, showcases a unique architectural approach that seamlessly integrates the home with its picturesque surroundings.
Offering a striking blend of modern design and natural elements, this single-story house nestles gently into the mountainous landscape, creating a harmonious connection between the built and natural environments.
Nestled in a serene land conservancy, the Artist’s Retreat by GLUCK+ in New York, United States, showcases a captivating multi-unit housing design. This collection of wood-clad cubes strategically aligns with the sloped terrain, blending seamlessly into the agricultural landscape.
Designed in 2014, the retreat’s simple yet striking silhouettes pay homage to the utilitarian barn structures that dot the local area, creating a visually arresting and functional living and working space for a photographer.
Designed by renowned Brazilian architecture firm Bernardes Arquitetura, the CLL House in Porto Feliz, Brazil, is a stunning example of modern residential design that seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings. This single-family house features a thoughtful layout across three distinct levels, creating a harmonious balance between private, social, and leisure spaces.
The use of natural materials and the home’s responsive integration with the sloping terrain showcase the architects’ mastery of blending indoor and outdoor living.
Tucked within the dramatic landscape of Mont Ste-Marie, Canada, Shean Architects‘ cabin design seamlessly blends with its natural surroundings. This modern retreat, built in 2020, strategically positions itself on the rocky terrain, minimizing its impact and embracing the rugged beauty of the forested setting. The cabin’s design, characterized by a restrained palette and thoughtful material choices, creates a harmonious dialogue between the built and natural environments.
This striking 790 sqm house in Mexico City, designed by NURBANA Desarrollo Arquitectónico in 2021, breathes new life into a 10-year-old abandoned construction. Situated on a 1,400 sqm lot facing a lush ravine, the project seamlessly integrates the home’s interior and exterior, offering a harmonious living experience. Featuring a thoughtful redistribution of usable areas and an expansion of the required programs, the CDC12 house showcases a contemporary design approach that prioritizes both aesthetics and functionality.
Crafted by the visionary OUTIN.Design, this captivating house in Ningbo, China, offers a harmonious blend of tranquility and emotional resonance. Designed in 2024, this residential project invites residents to explore the depths of their own self-awareness, with thoughtfully curated spaces that seamlessly integrate nature and modern elegance.
From the flowing staircase to the meticulously selected furniture and finishes, every detail in this house is imbued with a sense of calm and contemplation, creating an inviting retreat from the outside world.
