Arran Lane Home, a 220-square-metre house in Queenstown, New Zealand, was designed by Ben Hudson Architects in 2021. Collaborating with clients and designers Jonathan Goss and Cathy Ellegard, the team focused on optimising space without sacrificing style.
The elevated living areas offer panoramic views of the Remarkables mountain range, complemented by generous ceiling heights and a sunken lounge. The design seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a warm, flexible, and inviting family home.
The Lake Hayes Home by Ben Hudson Architects is situated in the rocky, sloping terrain above the shore of Lake Hayes in Arrowtown, New Zealand. Designed with a low-lying form and natural materials, this 2023 project gracefully integrates with its surroundings.
Designed by Renata Pinto Beck in 2015, the Orlandini Apartment in Porto Alegre, Brazil, prioritizes panoramic views of the city and lake Guaíba. Warm, textured materials like brick, wood, and concrete create a cozy atmosphere. The layout features a multifunctional kitchen and a home office that doubles as a guest room, ensuring both comfort and functionality.
Moirë Architects‘ Porta House in Mar del Plata, Argentina, showcases their innovative approach to maximizing limited urban spaces. Designed in 2020, this modern house features an elevated public area that provides ample natural light and captivating city views, while ensuring privacy for the terrace, the main outdoor space.
Nestled in the picturesque town of Predore, Italy, Casa MB is a stunning two-story villa designed by the talented team at AC Design. This modern residence boasts a stunning panoramic view of Lake Iseo, with its expansive windows maximizing natural light throughout the interiors.
The Hudson River House, designed by acclaimed architect Robert Luntz, offers a serene escape in the picturesque Hudson Valley of the United States.
This compact, 2017-built house was designed for a couple seeking to trade the confines of Manhattan living for a home that seamlessly integrates with its stunning natural surroundings. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize panoramic views of the Hudson River, this modern residence boasts a lightness and reflectivity that creates the impression of a hovering volume in the sky.
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.
The Panorama Residence, designed by Façade in 2023, is a captivating house nestled in Patras, Greece. Taking on the project at the cementation stage, the designers were tasked with reimagining the property both internally and externally, focusing on the stunning panoramic landscape, optimal lighting, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
Structured across three levels, the residence seamlessly integrates all its spaces and functions, with the middle floor serving as the core, housing the daytime and overnight areas. The design’s torsion and transparency brilliantly capture the breathtaking vistas of the Gulf of Patras and the Panachaiko mountain range.
