LEBOND House, a two-story house located in Barcelona, Spain, is the headquarters of LEBOND Watches, a brand that creates exclusive watch editions inspired by prestigious architects’ unique architectural styles.
Designed in 2022 by Asier Mateo, this concrete-style building was intended to create a warm, serene, and inspiring workplace for the LEBOND team. The main openings face south, providing breathtaking views of the natural surroundings, and two site-cast concrete porches were added to protect the south facade’s openings from rain and direct summer solar radiation.
Trellis House is a two-story modern house located in the Alto de Pinheiros district of São Paulo, Brazil. Designed in 2020 by Terra Capobianco and Galeria Arquitetos, the 464 m² (4997 ft²) property features an innovative design that integrates the building with the landscape.
The house has been awarded the Silver certificate by the Green Building Council Brasil for its sustainable construction, which includes photovoltaic panels and a water tank filled with reuse water. With its vertical slatted shutters made of autoclaved and carbonized pine, sliding glass panels, and a self-supporting panel of tongue and groove, Trellis House is the perfect blend of modern design, sustainability, and comfort.
Introducing BD Houses – a unique set of three twin-houses located in Sintra, Portugal, designed by Esquissos – Arquitectura e Consultoria.
This project is a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary design styles, providing an innovative and modern look to the traditional Portuguese architecture. The houses are designed in a way to ensure the privacy of the outdoor spaces and connect to the landscape harmoniously. The use of slabs creates a relationship between the street and the houses, minimizing the impact on the surroundings.
Sintra, known for its outstanding natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, is the perfect location for these exquisite BD Houses.
House Be is an experiment of blending in with nature and is located in Belgium. Conceived and designed in 2022 by a2o architecten, this two-story house features a concrete structure with wooden planks, brickwork, large glass surfaces and a roof overgrown with flowers and plants.
The interior of the property is composed of natural materials such as oak, limestone and upholstery. The structure provides impressive views of the surrounding landscape and a contemporary ‘Wunderkammer’ that is furnished with architectural elements and personal objects. There is also an ornamental garden in the backyard and a basement patio with a Japanese garden, spa and bar.
House Be is a perfect example of a modern concrete design that is unique and offers a comfortable living experience.
Step into the modern beach house Cadboro Bay House located in Victoria, Australia, and be enchanted by the minimalistic design of this contemporary home. Designed by Falken Reynolds Interiors in 2021, this stunning beach house features an array of local and Canadian craftspeople, creating a unique atmosphere with its driftwood-inspired wood tones, concrete floors, marble and quartz surfaces, and decorative lighting from Vancouver manufacturers Bocci & And Light, and Edmonton based Tomnuk.
Every window maximizes the stunning views of the bay, while the board formed concrete stair guard, sloping angle, and glass guard on the top create a textured background with a patinaed steel handrail. Furthermore, light oak millwork, light hemlock ceilings, and red cedar siding all contribute to a calming effect. Cadboro Bay House is a one-of-a-kind beach house, perfect for an active lifestyle and a gallery for an extensive collection of modernist Canadian art.
Explore the Hickson Residence, a contemporary two-story house located in Saint-Lambert, Canada, designed in 2022 by MRDK. This stylish residence was renovated to fit the needs of a young family of four who wanted to make the most of their home.
MRDK brought sensibility to detail and nostalgia to the project while creating a convivial living space. Enjoy the sweeping staircase, the double height living room, and the bathed in natural light kitchen and dining room. Discover the hidden pantry and the Travertine and Rosso Levanto marble accents.
Located in Athens, Greece, House in Kifisia is a two-story residence designed in 2021 by the renowned Paly Architects.
The property is set on a corner plot in Kifisia, a modern, affluent suburb of Athens that is known for its picturesque parks, gardens and landmarks. The house is designed with a contemporary style, boasting an ‘U’ shape design, semi-open spaces, large windows, and a water element to create a subtle dialogue between open and closed spaces, private and public. High-quality materials like white walls, wooden floors, white metals, natural anodization on the frames, grey plates, and stone from Markopoulo are used to bring the design to life, with planting of Greek flowers and trees providing the finishing touches.
Welcome to House that Opens up to the Sun, a beautiful passive house located in Malé Kyšice, Czech Republic. Designed by Stempel & Tesar Architekti in 2022, this building is a perfect example of sustainable architecture, as it uses renewable materials to keep the energy consumption to a minimum.
This house combines a contemporary design style with elements of traditional architecture, with exposed concrete blocks and wooden elements in both interior and exterior. Its location near the Křivoklát woods allows the building to open up to the sun and draw in its energy, reducing heating costs in the winter months. The building also knows how to keep from overheating, thanks to its overhanging roof and horizontal shading. In addition, a small pond optimizes the use of rainwater for the garden, and an insulated sandwich wall aids in the natural accumulation of warmth. With its sustainable approach to both water and air, this house provides a truly unique living experience.
