Welcome to Saltviga House, a stunning shingle house designed by Kolman Boye Architects, nestled on the southeastern coast of Norway in the picturesque town of Grimstad.
This traditional-style home, built in 2022, showcases a harmonious blend of sustainable architecture and natural beauty. Using leftover oak off-cuts from Dinesen floor production, the home embraces a low carbon footprint while offering breathtaking views of the Skagerrak sea.
Discover how Saltviga House expertly adapts to its sloping terrain, creating a unique and cozy living experience.
Discover the stunning transformation of a traditional farmhouse in Tuscany, Italy, designed by Marco Melotto in 2021.
Nestled among olive groves and forests, this breathtaking estate boasts modern updates while preserving its rich Tuscan heritage. The renovated spaces, filled with natural light, offer a perfect blend of classic charm and contemporary design.
Discover the Laurelhurst Contemporary, a single-family residence located in Seattle, Washington and designed by Paul Moon Design in 2022.
This property boasts an unpretentious, quiet, and comfortable atmosphere, blending traditional proportions with modern elements. Its exterior palette is understated, yet textural and offers a connection to the lake and the neighborhood. Further into the site, terraced gardens transition from the street to the lake and invite pauses at each level. Inside, the home is light and airy, with white walls and black-gridded windows, while the homeowner’s art collections create a unique atmosphere. The general contractor admired the design team’s insistence on quality control throughout construction.
Welcome to House H, a traditional style house located in the vibrant city of Ramat HaSharon, Israel. This house was designed by Eran Chehanowitz in 2023 and has undergone a modern makeover.
The exterior features striking black and white striped façade, with smooth black walls contrasting against the white stucco ones. Inside, the house has been redesigned to make the most of the available space, with a mix of traditional and modern furnishings.
Under the Top, a posh residence located in Prague, Czech Republic, underwent a complete renovation with a modernist design style by No Architects this year.
This historicizing style villa was originally built over a century ago and was in need of an upgrade to keep up with the times. The renovation included a complete technical modernisation, a change of layout, and the incorporation of the clients’ individual life experiences and inspirations. The interior now features a direct connection between the kitchen and the garden, two additional rooms and a bathroom, as well as air-water heat pump for hot water and heating, as well as underfloor heating for thermal stability and comfort.
Casa Tulum, located in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico, designed by Zozaya Arquitectos in 2018, is a residence that blends in with the natural landscape of the area. Configured from three bungalow-like volumes, the project offers a play of voids between them, creating patios, terraces, and gardens all interconnected by walkways and staircases, leading to the main pool. Constructed with regional materials and a warm color palette, the house respects the local environment while creating an inviting atmosphere.
Located in the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside, near Peterborough, Follyfield is an 18th-century traditional stone residence which has recently been renovated by London-based architecture practice Studio McW.
This multi-stage renovation saw the addition of three gabled extensions which blended contemporary architecture with the region’s rural vernacular. These additions, along with the large garden designed by Claire Greener Landscapes, have created a cosmopolitan sensibility to the home while celebrating the clients’ city connection and local ties.
Follyfield is a perfect example of Studio McW’s sensitivity to natural materials, and showcases the firm’s flexibility and capability to undertake projects across traditional and modern architecture at scale.
Welcome to the House of Serenity, a traditional Korean house designed by Studio Gaon located in Yangsan-si, South Korea.
This beautiful and elegant house is located in the vicinity of the historic Tongdosa Temple, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and is surrounded by fascinating pine trees and breathtaking landscapes. This house provides a unique relationship to the land with a sense of awe, and features modern lightweight wooden structure to bring out the traditional feeling of Hanok (Korean traditional house) and various gardens to all directions.
