Angá Arquitetura‘s Páteo House in Praia Guaecá, Brazil, is a renovated colonial-style house that blends traditional elements with a contemporary aesthetic. Designed in 2021, this practical and cozy house features an integrated layout, enhanced lighting, and a refreshed color palette that breathes new life into the original structure.
Angá Arquitetura‘s captivating Patropi House in Praia do Guaecá, Brazil, seamlessly blends contemporary design with the surrounding lush, tropical landscape. Crafted as a vacation rental, this house showcases a delicate balance of form and function, featuring a striking volume complemented by a thoughtful selection of materials and colors that harmonize with the Brazilian coastal setting.
Ötztal Tourismus, a stunning architectural marvel located in Sölden, Austria, showcases the exceptional design prowess of Obermoser + Partner Architekten ZT. Completed in 2021, this project embodies a harmonious blend of modern design and respect for the surrounding landscape.
Featuring a dynamic, forward-leaning volume that encloses the forecourt, the building’s glazed ground floor and wooden upper levels create an inviting and visually captivating experience for visitors. With its flexible interior arrangements, energy-efficient construction, and thoughtful integration of regional materials, Ötztal Tourismus stands as a testament to the architects’ commitment to sustainable and adaptable design.
The Forest Retreat, designed by Kariouk Architects in 2021, is a captivating family home nestled in the vast expanse of rural Ontario, Canada. This 100-acre property, with its diverse landscape of forests, wetlands, and meadows, provided the perfect canvas for a contemporary, yet warm and inviting, retreat. The clients, who live abroad, sought a Canadian homestead that would immerse their large, young family in the Ontario landscape they cherish.
Designed by the renowned ED | DE Arquitectura, the Ylja House in Grimsnes, Iceland, offers a serene sanctuary for a Mexican-Icelandic family seeking warmth and connection with nature. This single-story residence with a mezzanine blends seamlessly into its surroundings, featuring a curated neutral palette and strategic glazing to maximize captivating views of the lake and ever-changing fields. Crafted with a deep respect for the natural environment, the house symbolizes the unity between family and nature, embodying the Icelandic word for ‘warmth’.
Situated in the lush Mayan jungle of Tulum, Mexico, Jungle Keva is a boutique hotel designed by Jaque Studio in 2019. This small, five-lodge property seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings, preserving 70% of the existing vegetation and using local, low-maintenance materials to create a warm, rustic atmosphere. Featuring a double-height main room, mezzanine, and indoor-outdoor bathrooms, the lodges are designed to connect guests intimately with the stunning jungle landscape.
The Garden Pavilion, designed by BYRÓ architekti in Prague, Czech Republic, is a captivating house project that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. Completed in 2023, this unique structure offers a modest yet versatile space, catering to the clients’ desire for an outdoor retreat while maintaining a connection to the surrounding mature garden.
With its folding polycarbonate panel that allows the interior to transition seamlessly to the outdoors, the Garden Pavilion creates a paraphrase of a garden loggia, drawing inspiration from the architect’s fundamental architectural vision.
Casa Infinity, a stunning house designed by K10 Studio, nestles in the picturesque Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica. Completed in 2021, this extraordinary residence seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, creating a harmonious connection between the home and its lush, tropical surroundings. The design, rooted in simplicity and sophistication, showcases a balance of minimalist elegance and the vibrant essence of the Costa Rican environment.