On the slopes of the Estoril Coast in Parede, Portugal, Architailors designed Casa PA in 2023. The house combines a cubish form with an entirely white exterior, resulting in a modern residence that embodies a commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency through details such as the inclusion of strategically position courtyards throughout the interiors, allowing for an abundance of natural light in habitable spaces.
Whidbey Puzzle Prefab is a house located in Island County, WA, United States, designed by Wittman Estes and completed in 2024. Defined by flexibility, the prototype showcases carbon-negative principles in a compact 600-square-foot structure.
Woloshyn bathhouse in Durleşti, Moldova, is a subterranean retreat by LH47 Arch that connects humans, nature, and built environments. Designed in 2023, it celebrates ecological sensitivity and sustainable living
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 Poznań, 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 Kjær 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.
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