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.
Situated atop a steeply sloping site in Los Angeles, California, the Windsor Residence showcases the innovative design of AUX Architecture. This captivating house seamlessly integrates an existing retaining wall, overcoming the challenges of extreme topography, poor soil conditions, and a limited budget. Comprising two distinct masses, the home’s double-height living area delicately balances on the retaining wall, while a single-story bedroom wing interlocks, creating a striking L-shaped section.
The stunning Lake Ouimet Residence in Mont-Tremblant, Canada, designed by the talented Dupont Blouin in 2019, is a captivating example of architectural brilliance. Originally constructed in 1960, this house has been expertly reimagined to create a warm, inviting space for a multi-generational family to gather. The open-concept kitchen, with its sleek black granite countertops and expansive views of the lake, is the heart of this remarkable home, seamlessly blending the indoors and outdoors for a truly remarkable living experience.
Québec-based architecture firm LemayMichaud has unveiled a stunning single-family home, Résidence de la Promenade, nestled atop a dramatic cliff overlooking the St. Lawrence River and the bridges of Quebec City. Designed in 2022, this contemporary house seamlessly blends its exterior and interior, offering its residents panoramic views and an exceptional living environment.
