In Los Angeles, where the landscape is as much a client as the human resident, architecture becomes an act of translation. This Beverly Hills, CA house, conceived by Whipple Russell Architects, answers a geologic challenge with sculptural serenity — a cascading Mediterranean retreat that follows the natural slope of its ridgeline parcel with grace, restraint, and reverence.
Icicle House 03, a house located in Leavenworth, WA, United States, was designed by Syndicate Smith in 2019. The contemporary property features a three-story design that minimizes land disruption, while a rooftop deck collects rainwater providing extra sustainability.
The Sonoma weeHouse is a minimalist house located in Sonoma, CA, United States, designed by Alchemy Architects and completed in 2016. This compact, ultra-minimal, high-end home features steel frames, glass walls, custom corrugated weathering steel boxes, and Ipe interiors. The project includes two open-sided boxes set on board-formed concrete plinths, showcasing Alchemy’s weeHouse design customized for luxe finishing requirements. The project embodies compact housing solutions with architectural brilliance and high-end design.
Set in Copake Lake, New York, United States, the Copake Lake House is a retreat designed in 2021 by Desai Chia Architecture. The project engages this lakefront property through a series of framed volumetric compositions and material details that capture views to the water. A ritual of leaving behind the bustling urban life begins to unfold the moment one arrives at the carport and enters the home.
Waterfall Residence in Carmel Valley, California, is a house designed by Andrew Goodwin Designs in 2020. The contemporary home features a striking mid-century modern look while prioritizing fire resistance and sustainability. Set amid beautiful surroundings, it offers breathtaking views and uses innovative design solutions, including a raised foundation, to overcome challenges related to its hillside location.
Set against the tranquil scenery of Litchfield, CT, the ZN Prototype House crafted by Desai Chia Architecture unveils a groundbreaking perspective on contemporary living. Finalized in 2021, this architectural wonder is designed as a multifaceted assembly of components, allowing for swift construction at diverse locations, featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a storage room, and a freestanding guest house. The home’s design beautifully emphasizes warm materials, modern aesthetics, and expansive views.
The Ellen Browning Building is a mixed-use residential project located in Portland, Oregon, United States, designed by Hacker in 2024. The building features ten residences and commercial space within a 34,000-square-foot (3,160-square-meter) volume that is clad in terra cotta panels. It is not designed to maximise units but to maximise the quality of urban experience for neighbours.
In-Land Living is a house situated in New York, NY, United States, designed by Space4Architecture. Reimagining the traditional barn typology, this innovative abode adapts classic forms with modern-day practicality. Emphasizing geometric simplicity and clean lines, the dwelling harmonizes with its secluded environment, creating versatile, modern spaces that can serve as residences, art studios, remote workspaces, or a combination of uses.
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