Sustainably Spanish, a new Spanish Colonial by Fergus Garber Architects, is in Palo Alto, CA, USA. Designed in 2012, this house combines historic style with modern green technology. Its austere façade and courtyard design reflect a quiet sophistication, fitting seamlessly into its neighborhood.
Résidence des Sables, a single-family house by Agence Spatiale, overlooks Lake Saint-Joseph in Quebec, Canada. Designed in 2022, this H-shaped dwelling integrates with its wooded surroundings, featuring generous fenestration for constant nature contact. The upper floor includes living spaces that open onto rooftop terraces, blending warm interiors with the exterior. The house aims to root itself in the site while providing diverse views and privacy for its inhabitants.
Located in Melbourne, Australia, Curvy House by Ben Callery Architects resolves challenging spatial conditions with an innovative roof design. This house, on a narrow lot with a heritage facade, showcases a roof that lifts and curves to draw in sunlight, enhancing spatial perception. The combination of clerestory windows and floating structural details ensures the space remains bright and comfortably airy, creating a uniquely delightful environment.
Vertical Heaven, an urban residence in Hanoi, Vietnam, showcases the seamless fusion of practical functionality and a deep connection to natural elements. Designed by LADD Architects in collaboration with THREEPLUS Design, this house exemplifies how thoughtful design can address the constraints of narrow urban plots while creating a space that is both functional and harmonious.
Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects designed the Ribera Road residence, a modern vacation home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, for a three-generation family. The house, completed in 2022, maximizes the coastal site’s potential with expansive ocean and valley views, an infinity-edge plunge pool, and a series of outdoor decks, creating a year-round, sustainable oasis for the family.
Discover the Night Song Bridge House, an exceptional retreat designed by HEDS Architects in the United States. This stunning house seamlessly integrates with its wooded environment using sustainable materials like corten steel. Embracing both modern design and nature, it offers breathtaking views and a unique living experience connected to the landscape.
The Park House, designed by Paulo Martins Arq&Design, is a captivating residential project in Aveiro, Portugal, that seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary elegance. Transformed from a deteriorated Art Nouveau building, this house unfolds towards the city’s verdant heart, its stony facade carved with intricate plant, animal, and human elements that celebrate the passage of time.
This comprehensive house renovation in Abrantes, Portugal, designed by acclaimed architect Luis Morgado, seamlessly blends the home’s original 1997 structure with modern amenities and a refined aesthetic. Prioritizing the outdoor spaces, the project features a striking Corten steel wall surrounding a redesigned courtyard, complemented by three distinct entry points that establish the home’s unique identity. Inside, the kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms have been thoughtfully reconfigured, while new windows, doors, and flooring enhance the overall living experience.