This new family home in Preston, Australia, designed by Steffen Welsch Architects, is a brilliant reinterpretation of a Californian Bungalow that embraces energy efficiency. Featuring a compact footprint and a blend of timber cladding and energy-efficient design, this house melds two distinct architectural styles to create a comfortable and sustainable living space.
Nestled in the picturesque town of Sag Harbor, United States, the Pike & Pond house is a stunning example of modern architecture crafted by the renowned Oza Sabbeth Architects. Designed in 2018, this single-family home masterfully curates the experience of its residents, seamlessly transitioning from the bustling street to the tranquil Pond beyond.
With a focus on materiality and siting, the project showcases a unique blend of design elements that create a harmonious and private living environment.
In the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, ARKITITO Arquitetura has crafted a captivating artist couple’s atelier house, Casa Trem. Designed in 2022, this single-story, flat construction seamlessly blends with the natural clearings of the regenerated forest terrain, offering a unique interplay of groundedness and aerial views. Featuring a sequence of solid and void spaces, the project’s organic yet straight design showcases the interplay of solidity and lightness, with glass enclosures highlighting the raw, natural light.
Designed by renowned Czech architect Petr Jančálek, the Prague 1 Flat showcases a stunning transformation of a historic apartment in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic. This complete reconstruction and extension project, completed in 2023, seamlessly blends the property’s original classicist charm with modern elements and technologies, creating a harmonious living space that celebrates the apartment’s rich heritage.
Featuring a new roof dormer, an outdoor atrium, and meticulously restored wooden beamed ceilings, this apartment project exemplifies the designer’s vision to revive the artistic values of the historic apartment while thoughtfully incorporating contemporary design sensibilities.
Designed by the renowned Andy Nien Architects, Residence A1 in Taiwan is a captivating apartment project that showcases a delicate balance of simplicity and charm. This 2024 design caters to an affluent entrepreneurial couple seeking a modest yet inviting space to unwind after their busy schedules. The predominantly gray and white color palette is accentuated by a harmonious blend of warm materials, including stucco, wood veneers, and translucent stone, creating a solid and visually appealing texture throughout the residence.
PINN’N PAN house is a captivating architectural masterpiece located in Ratchaburi, Thailand. Designed by the innovative ForX Design Studio in 2023, this remarkable farm-style residence seamlessly integrates the needs of its young couple owners – an aircraft engineer and local entrepreneur. The property features a unique 10% residential, 40% pig farm, and 50% sustainable agriculture allocation, showcasing a harmonious blend of living spaces and agricultural functions.
In Toronto’s leafy neighborhoods, a modern marvel stands in contrast to the surrounding faux-historical homes. Shift House, designed by renowned architecture firm Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, is a striking two-story residence that celebrates the interplay of interior and exterior spaces. Featuring a bold, stepped façade with contrasting charcoal and warm cedar cladding, the 300-square-meter home offers its occupants a meaningful connection to the outdoors through strategic spatial arrangements, ample glazing, and thoughtful landscaping.
When the Disbrow Iannuzzi-designed Sodon Lake House in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, was revived in 2021, the owners sought to infuse the midcentury modern home with the light and energy of Venice Beach. With a thoughtful renovation focused on sustainability and durable materials, the 5,300-square-foot residence now offers a cozy, art-filled haven for the family of four.
