The Domaine de PIEBLANC, a state-of-the-art winery in Gigondas, France, recently unveiled its latest architectural marvel designed by the renowned Dany & Febvay Architectes. This 2023 project focuses on the construction of a new winemaking cellar and aging facilities, seamlessly integrating the structure into the natural contours of the site. With over 40% of the volumes strategically placed underground, the design aims to minimize the visual impact on the surrounding agricultural landscape, while maximizing the functional efficiency of the winery through gravity-fed operations.
Designed by acclaimed Whipple Russell Architects, the Benedict Canyon house in Beverly Hills, California, showcases a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living spaces. Originally envisioned for a sports enthusiast, this modern home has evolved to cater to the needs of its new owners, while preserving the original architectural vision. From the dramatic double-height foyer to the expansive glass walls that blur the line between indoors and out, this 2023 project exemplifies the epitome of resort-style living in the heart of the California hills.
Ennea, a captivating nine-room hotel designed by Jaque Studio, is nestled in the picturesque coastal town of Puerto Escondido, Mexico. This 2023 project, situated just two blocks from the renowned Punta Zicatela beach, is molded by the site’s physical and climatic conditions, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and relaxation.
The hotel’s architectural proposal, featuring three distinct volumes, seamlessly integrates with the surrounding nature reserve, offering guests expansive ocean views and a connection to the region’s distinctive vegetation and materials.
In the picturesque canton of Aargau, Switzerland, Tormen Architekten has designed an exquisite three-story residence that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape. House Riken, completed in 2024, boasts a breathtaking panoramic view of the Jura mountain range, thanks to its strategic orientation on a northern slope. The private retreat features a covered lounge area and an exposed concrete pool, while the ground floor offers a spacious living area with panoramic glazing, providing an inviting and harmonious living experience.
The stunning Endless View house, designed by architect Inon Ben-David, is a minimalist masterpiece nestled in the breathtaking landscape of Kibbutz Gonen, Israel. This two-level, terraced structure seamlessly blends into the natural topography, offering its owners and their young family panoramic views of the Golan Heights, Hula Valley, and Naftali Mountains. With its large openings, natural materials, and neutral color palette, the home perfectly captures the essence of its pristine surroundings.
Located in the scenic town of São Roque, Brazil, Casa Boomerang is a captivating house designed by In House – Arquitectura & Design in 2023. This countryside residence was crafted to harmonize seamlessly with the natural environment, boasting a strategic layout and sustainable features that cater to the needs of its occupants. Situated on a carefully selected sloping site overlooking a golf course, Casa Boomerang offers a harmonious blend of comfort, privacy, and environmental consciousness, showcasing the architects’ dedication to integrating the built structure with its picturesque surroundings.
Casa Comiteco is a captivating residence designed by the renowned architecture firm BIRI, located in Comiteco, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This modern house, completed in 2018, features a unique blend of residential and commercial spaces, offering a flexible and adaptable living environment for its young architect owners.
Situated on a steep incline, the project showcases a thoughtful design that embraces the site’s challenging topography and environmental preservation regulations, while delivering expansive, integrated spaces with stunning views of the urban landscape.
In Berkeley, California, a 1960s residence has undergone a remarkable transformation, courtesy of Holder Parlette Architecture. The renovation of this house has prioritized a modern European aesthetic, focusing on expansive views and spacious interiors while maintaining the original footprint.
The design highlights include a living area with 14-foot ceilings and a full-height sliding door that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces, offering breathtaking vistas of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Complementing the minimalist, white interior is a landscaped yard featuring a lawn, fountain, and hot tub, all oriented towards the picturesque vista.
