This renovation of an apartment located in Chicago, United States, was designed in 2023 by Eric Rothfeder. The spatial organization aims to create a textured and smooth, thick and thin, rustic and refined setting throughout.
Within 1,600 square feet, the design accommodates a program pairing living with work and leisure, featuring distinct but unified areas amidst fluid movement, highlighted by an underused balcony transformed into a rock garden to offer a central focal point.
Rendezvous House is a modern mountain retreat located in Wilson, Wyoming, designed by Love Schack Architecture. Centrally positioned among mature aspen groves, the house harmoniously incorporates a first-of-its-kind Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) structure permitted in Teton County, Wyoming.
The design integrates Passive House principles to achieve superior energy efficiency while marrying contemporary aesthetics with a serene, natural landscape that emphasises sustainability and modern living.
The House of Horns by WOJR is located in Los Altos Hills, United States. Enfolding an existing foundation, the house features a single-story upper level with above-ground chambers, a centerline stone fireplace carved from Danby marble and a cave-like bathing space bound by an ovoid column. Designed to be “an assemblage of instruments” capturing the natural cycles, it is surrounded by a wild meadow landscape of California-native grasses and scrub.
The Dark Luxury Apartment showcases contemporary elegance, crafted by Mopsarchitects. Finished in 2019, this apartment located in the United States covers 2,077 sq. ft (193 sq. m), seamlessly merging beauty with utility. The layout skillfully integrates emotional richness alongside pragmatic living, ensuring that every room feels both connected and unique.
The Academy Highlands House is a restful haven nestled on a serene rise in Bellingham, WA, designed by Risa Boyer Architecture. This extraordinary house showcases a blend of natural materials and minimal furnishings to create a space where comfort and creativity harmonize. Striking a balance between contemporary architecture and its verdant surroundings, the property captures sweeping vistas of Whatcom Lake while offering residents plenty of space to unwind and relax.
Set along the shoreline in Minnesota, Lakeside Modern is a 7,400-square-foot (686-square-meter) residence designed by PKA Architecture to redefine private living while maximizing lake views. Positioned discreetly from the road yet seamlessly open to the water, its design caters to a family seeking a home for both summer and year-round vacations, transforming the space into an inviting retreat filled with familial warmth and collaboration with Martha Dayton Design.
In the heart of Saugatuck, MI, United States, dSPACE Studio unveils Silver Lake, a house designed this year that embodies a seamless fusion of nature and architecture. This retreat offers the homeowners a layered architectural experience in which to interact with the serene landscape and their art collection, while the design integrates Brazilian elements into a sculptural object that blurs the boundaries between architecture and art.
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.
