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Local House: Eco Design Meets Family Life

Local House: Eco Design Meets Family Life

Local House in Melbourne stands as a modern emblem of sustainability, designed by Zen Architecture in 2023 to blend seamlessly with the historic Mount Eagle Estate. For a couple with a zest for art and travel, this single-story home represents comfort and thoughtful design, accommodating their growing family and commitment to green living.

With its strategic orientation and material selection, the house is not only a homage to the area’s heritage but a state-of-the-art residence built to age as gracefully as its occupants.

CLT House: Crafting Sustainability with Style

CLT House: Crafting Sustainability with Style

In the verdant embrace of Hungary’s countryside, the CLT House emerges as a modern architectural marvel, harmoniously intertwined with nature. Crafted by the Hello Wood Team in 2023, this home isn’t merely a dwelling—it’s an embodiment of design and tranquility.

With its green rooftop merging into the landscape and a sprawling 135 square-meter terrace, the CLT House offers a dialogue between comfort and the great outdoors, showcasing sustainable design through its cross-laminated timber structure and the striking yakisugi-treated facade.

Case Study: Crafting Privacy in Urban LA

FeaturedCase Study: Crafting Privacy in Urban LA

In Culver City, California, Woods + Dangaran.’s Case Study stands as a testament to contemporary design and thoughtful urban living. Designed in 2018, this single-story house serves as a serene family sanctuary.

Its layout seamlessly merges indoor comfort with outdoor tranquility, maintaining privacy amidst the bustling Los Angeles suburb. Daylight floods through skylights and oversized glass doors, eliminating the need for artificial lighting and creating an intimate connection with nature. The residence’s earth-toned façade, draped in green vines, beautifully echoes the landscaped gardens, setting a standard for suburban architecture.

TM House: Rustic Charm Meets Contemporary Design

FeaturedTM House: Rustic Charm Meets Contemporary Design

Discover the architectural marvel of TM House, designed by Inception and perched in the rustic embrace of Lamelas in Santo Tirso, Portugal.

Conceived in 2022, this T4 typology home exemplifies a seamless blend of concrete design with its environment. Crafted to honor the interior-exterior continuum, TM House boasts a unique concrete roof that dances with shadows and sunlight, offering a play of spaces that bring its functional elegance to life. Within, the house unfolds in an “L” shape around a tranquil pool, integrating living spaces with nature’s canvas, maximizing sunlight, and framing the rustic beauty of Santo Tirso.

Small House in San Ber: A Minimalist Masterpiece by Equipo de Arquitectura

Small House in San Ber: A Minimalist Masterpiece by Equipo de Arquitectura

In San Bernardino, Paraguay, the Small House in San Ber by Equipo de Arquitectura epitomizes the essence of minimalistic architecture. The design, a harmonious blend of modern brick elements, draws inspiration from the age-old art of haiku writing—emphasizing brevity and intent.

This house, designed for a young couple seeking solace, seamlessly marries public and private spaces, punctuated by an intimate interior garden that bridges the two realms. It’s more than just a residence; it’s a poetic reflection on simplicity, resourcefulness, and the beauty of the skies above.

Winter Creek: Sleek Design Meets Farm Life

FeaturedWinter Creek: Sleek Design Meets Farm Life

In Trentham, just outside Melbourne, lies Winter Creek, a single-story house reflecting the vastness of its farm setting. Designed by SOS Architects with interiors by Studio Tom, this modern home captures the essence of the landscape.

Once a hub for potato farming, the site has been reborn as a truffle and cattle farm. This contemporary dwelling doesn’t overshadow its surroundings but blends in, drawing inspiration from the misty views typical of the nearby Wombat State Forest.