Set among Messmate Gums in Australia’s Torquay hinterland, Peter Winkler Architects designed Winkler Residence as a home and studio shaped by a respect for the bush. The architecture studio describes the property as a hybrid, utilising “sustainability at every element of the home” and aiming to preserve the site’s existing landscape as much as possible.
Casa Fluir, a house located in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Sabella Arquitetura, showcases contemporary design with large glass panels. Prioritizing nature, it features a shared courtyard, a sauna, and an art studio. Natural lighting fills the spaces, complemented by pine brise-soleils. The 494 sq m (5,300 sq ft) residence integrates the landscape through a dark retaining wall and lush interior gardens. Seven suites and an infinity pool ensure comfort and harmony with the surroundings.
Situated in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Ka’anche House is a residence designed by Ápiron with a focus on strong connections to nature and the surrounding landscape. The design features a distinct elevated volume that allows a continuous relationship with the outdoors, utilizing an open layout with natural ventilation.
Situated in the stunning scenery of Victoria, Canada, the Grotto House crafted by Greenway Studio Architecture seamlessly fuses human living environments with the untamed charm of its natural backdrop. Finished in 2023, this dwelling converts an otherwise daunting outdoor landscape into a serene habitat. The design philosophy of Grotto House spotlights sustainability and synergy with the natural landscape, showcasing a versatile open interior that blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces.
House for BEES, a house located in Mosman, Australia, was designed in 2021 by Downie North Architects. Driven by shared values of connectedness, site-specificity, place making and passive design, House for BEES encompasses a refined addition directly connected to the garden. Conceived as a garden room, the design directly grounds and orients the occupants toward their garden. Kitchen, living and dining spaces are lightly contained by a floating roof.
Nestled in a picturesque village in northern Poland, Country House harmoniously integrates with its serene lakeside setting while respecting the scale of the surrounding architecture. Designed by IFAgroup, this house features innovative green elements, with a flat roof that doubles as a green terrace, enhancing insulation and biodiversity. The project exemplifies a design that prioritizes context, sustainability, and a profound respect for its natural surroundings.
Situated in Jackson, Wyoming, Black Fox Ranch showcases the innovative work of CLB Architects. Created as a house, the project is defined by a design that elegantly harmonizes the architecture with the local wildlife and the history of the surrounding landscape. The home employs a style that incorporates elements from the property’s past, including working cattle ranch features and materials such as polished concrete and white oak.
Villa 95 is located in Sotogrande, Spain, designed by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos and features house real estate. The project is configured through three simple elements that dynamically adapt to the orientation and geometry of the plot, maximizing the relationship between the home and the natural surroundings. Spaces are provided where one can work, exercise, and more, in addition to the belvedere-shaped terrace, an elevated extension of the living area.
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