BAAN O+O is a small vacation house set in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Khao Yai, Thailand, by Junsekino Architecture & Design. The compact retreat lifts from the slope on a steel frame, using a courtyard plan and generous glazing to draw air and views through daily life. It holds to the hillside without heavy earthwork and turns the ground level into a breezy undercroft for gathering.
Nocaima Retreat sits in the rolling hills of Nocaima, Colombia, a compact house by Obreval that revisits rural archetypes with crisp, contemporary rigor. The project channels vernacular cues—bamboo, pitched silhouettes, open corridors—into a precise structural and environmental strategy. Calm in stance and exact in detail, it reframes local building logic while addressing climate and water in one measured move.
Designed by A-01, the Black House is located along the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Built in 2022, the residence is part of the modular No Footprint House series and showcases a climate-responsive design. The house incorporates passive strategies such as cross ventilation, solar shading, and rainwater harvesting to create an efficient living space.
Villa Sidonius by Stempel & Tesar architekti is a striking house on a steep northern slope in Černošice, Czech Republic, designed in 2024. Maximizing views of the Berounka Valley, the prefabricated structure features an innovative, bridge-like design on pillars to overcome site challenges. Inside, a cozy living space leads to a sunny terrace and garden, emphasizing modern architectural experimentation.
Situated in the heart of Los Angeles, California, the captivating California House designed by the renowned architecture firm GLUCK+ showcases a remarkable integration of form and function. This modern single-family residence masterfully navigates the steep, north-facing hillside, offering unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains.
By bifurcating the building into distinct programmatic zones, the design minimizes the impact on the landscape while creating ample outdoor living spaces.
The Casa Manacá project, designed by VAGA Arquitetura, is a modern house located in Cesário Lange, São Paulo, Brazil. This 2023 residential design prioritizes the relationship between the landscape and architecture, with a focus on street interaction, ideal sun exposure, and privacy. The house features a unique spatial organization centered around three interconnected programmatic nuclei, showcasing VAGA Arquitetura‘s innovative approach to contemporary Brazilian architecture.
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