EAG Studio has designed the Contemporary View home in Glen Ellen, California. Completed in 2021, this resort-style, off-the-grid house captures panoramic views of Sonoma Valley and features state-of-the-art sustainable features across its three-acre lot.
Ideal for both small and large-scale entertainment, the home emphasizes self-sufficiency and durability with systems for producing its own water, food, and energy, using smart home technologies and noble materials. Thoughtfully designed gathering spaces and tiered gardens complement the dynamic landscape, enhancing indoor-outdoor living.
Concordia Design in PoznaĆ, Poland, has been transformed into serviced offices by architectural firm Bidermann+Wide. Originally a 1910 printing house, the structure underwent a significant redesign, focusing on sustainability and local craftsmanship. The project prioritised preserving existing materials, incorporating daylight-sensitive lighting, and promoting Polish design. Bidermann+Wide emphasised creating healthy, aesthetically pleasing spaces, aligning with their proprietary Future-Conscious Design approach.
Concordia Design now balances historical architecture with a modern, homely atmosphere, serving as a testament to thoughtful planning and creative ingenuity.
Space&Matter created the wij_land housing in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 2023. This self-build collective focuses on sustainable, community-oriented living. The design includes 26 varied homes and five communal spaces, promoting sharing, diversity, and sustainability.
Ismael Medina Manzano redesigned a 60-square-meter apartment in San Sebastian, Spain, in 2024. The Unplanned Domestic Prototype critically explores the transformative potential of the property. Modern domestic needs are the focus of this project that challenges standardized principles and reimagines living spaces in the 21st century.
The apartment was transformed into a flexible, multifunctional environment adaptable to the changing needs of contemporary life. Rather than reinforcing the static nature of the original design, it integrates architectural possibilities that celebrate diverse social interactions.
Peter KjĂŠr Arkitekter designed House Between the Trees in Denmark, featuring a T-shaped layout with an archetypal roof. Completed in 2022, the structure prioritizes minimal concrete usage, utilizing a wooden construction with a terrain deck and screwed pile foundation. The house includes a bedroom wing, family room, kitchen, and two terraces, surrounded by trees. Interior wooden surfaces are treated with soap, and the breathable exterior features linseed-oiled spruce facades and a spruce board roof.
Ignazio Mortellaro has transformed a 300-year-old Sicilian farmhouse into a sustainable, energy-efficient retreat called Casa Balat. Located in Noto, Italy, the project seamlessly integrates traditional materials with state-of-the-art green technology, like a geothermal system for air conditioning and water heating.
Casa Balat features an open-air shala for yoga, a saltwater pool, gardens, and a Bulthaup kitchen, all designed to minimize carbon footprint while providing luxurious and sustainable agriturismo accommodations.
Angel Chen designed the Harmonious Love Haven, a 14-ping apartment in Taichung, Taiwan, for a couple embodying quiet elegance. Completed in 2022, the residence reflects their balanced relationship through minimalist Japanese aesthetics and sustainable features. The home doubles as a meeting space, providing a serene environment that respects the couple’s independence while nurturing their connection. Reconfigured layouts reduce confinement, earning a GD Gold Green Renovation certification with low-formaldehyde materials and adhesive-free finishes.
Architectural studio Ayami Takada Architects overhauled a relatively new house in Shizuoka, Japan, by incorporating three translucent spaces and a sunroom equipped with solar panels. The team aimed to create a completely different environment through expansion and renovation, rather than rebuilding, by “taking advantage of the topography of the river breakwater bank and the privilege of having a panoramic view of the landscape beyond.”
Designed in 2023, the 143-square-metre home is characterized by a transparent box forming a junction between interior and exterior spaces.