Freja House, located in Whitefish, Montana, was designed by Love Schack Architecture and completed in 2024. This house, inspired by Scandinavian design, features minimal interiors, a long north-south orientation and an electric sauna, as well as utilising innovations such as energy recovery ventilation to promote energy efficiency.
Stewart-Schafer blended Scandinavian minimalism with mid-century influences for this residence in Easton, United States. Designed in 2022, the expansive house is an architectural gem, featuring contemporary glass walls and an indoor pool. The interiors highlight a tonal palette and a mix of custom-made furniture, from a Japanese-inspired table to a Scandinavian-inspired guest house in the woods.
Studio Archville has created a neatly aligned, clutter-free Lagom apartment in Pune, India. Pared and subtle, the 850-square-foot (79-square-metre) space features natural materials and a neutral color palette selected to create a calming atmosphere.
The apartment was designed to incorporate elements of Japanese and Scandinavian interior styles, combined to create a fusion style known as “Japandi”.
Villa Havu, located in Helsinki, Finland, exemplifies serene modern log house design crafted by Laura Seppänen. Showcased at the Loviisa Housing Fair in 2023, this log house employs illuminated spruce surfaces and timeless interior elements, creating a peaceful and calming atmosphere. Each room resonates with its neighbor, exquisitely responding to both natural surroundings and design fundamentals, ensuring a refined aesthetic that matures gracefully over time.
Atelier Ornelas has created a unique vacation home in Portugal that reflects both Scandinavian minimalism and innovative material use, cladding the exterior in Basalto stone. Tasked with creating a retreat by an investor, head architect André Ornelas Gonçalves chose a minimalist approach, with strategic wood-framed windows that foster a connection to the surroundings.
Set against the striking backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, Vipp Todos Santos in Mexico is a guesthouse designed by PPAA Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados completed in 2024. This 350-square-metre house features a sophisticated blend of Mexican and Scandinavian design traditions.
Majamaja off grid village Helsinki is a collection of housing units operating completely off-the-grid in Helsinki, Finland, designed by Pekka Littow. The prefabricated cabins were assembled in a remarkable location with no road access or ground sanitation.
The Italian studio Hus has refurbished an apartment in Grado, Italy, using a chromatically driven design. In collaboration with the client, the design team renovated the residence in 2023. A movable wall and a uniquely patterned floor were used to create a flexible atmosphere, permitting individual customization.
Geometric compositions, primarily focusing on shades of blue and yellow, were emphasized throughout the spaces. This careful juxtaposition of colors and flexible room arrangements allowed for a dynamic and vibrant interior.
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