Situated in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, Casa Simon is a house by LSD Architects designed in 2020. This tropical home serves as a compact yet visually appealing prototype. It features a traditional double paraboloid roof, unifying its rugged concrete surfaces with sleek metal and warm wood for an inviting balance of texture and light. Expansive glass exteriors invite natural elements, ensuring that Casa Simon is seamlessly integrated with its lush surroundings.
Tidal House is a modern home on the Solway Coast in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, designed by Brown&Brown. Arranged over two floors, it features larch cladding, expansive glazing, and smoked clay brick. Positioned on the River Urr’s tidal estuary, it offers panoramic sea views.
Nestled in the centre of Modena, Italy, Casa BC shines as a milestone of avant-garde architecture, crafted by eb studio in the year 2023. This groundbreaking residence rises from the vestiges of a former structure, showcasing a remarkable architectural metamorphosis. Its design comprises two distinctly composed levels: a horizontal formation that encompasses the ground level and first floor, paired with a vertical double-height segment that serves as the heart of the space, enriching the interplay of light and life force.
In 2024, designer Bouman created Casa Boratuna, located in Vall del Llémena, Spain. The house respects Catalan vernacular architecture, resembling traditional masia farmhouses. Positioned on cross terraces, it offers views of the valley. Local stone and wooden gabled roofs connect with regional history, while the compact, square floor plan includes a central living space and corner bedrooms. Highly insulated, the house uses aerothermal energy, aligning with passive house standards for low energy consumption. Casa Boratuna thus balances traditional aesthetics with modern functionality.
Alessia Garibaldi updated Citylife Apartment, located in Milan, Italy, in 2024. Known for offering her services for exclusive projects in the city, Garibaldi designed a quiet and sustainable green oasis with both private and professional spaces. Rigid and minimal interiors in beige, forest green, ivory, and burnt earth tones feature hidden cabinets and artistic decor.
Singapore-based design firm ONG&ONG envisions the BECA-House, a private residence designed in 2019. Featuring rectilinear lines, this modern dwelling incorporates spacious and well-ventilated areas, enhancing its fluid design.
The house caters to multigenerational living, with thoughtfully designed interiors accommodating both communal and private spaces, such as the lush deck off the master bedroom for the grandparents and owners.
Emma Tulloch Architects designed Peak House in Malvern, Australia, as a unique family home that challenges traditional structural identities. Completed in 2023, the house features an abstract form among notable heritage architecture.
Designed by SOA, House Lhotka in Prague, Czech Republic, was completed in 2020. This house, arranged in four distinct volumes, is unified by a central corridor and dining area. Large windows and movable glass partitions enhance the connection to the garden.
