Located in Matosinhos, Portugal, Casa da Fonte Velha is a contemporary family home designed by Martins Pimenta – Arquitetura e Construção. This project, completed in 2023, focuses on creating a harmonious living space that seamlessly integrates with the outdoors, providing a perfect environment for hosting friends and family.
Situated on the serene shores of Lake Revdor in the picturesque Laurentians of Canada, the Break Residence by MU Architecture is a captivating display of dual personalities. This 2022-designed house seamlessly blends luxury, hospitality, and a deep reverence for the natural landscape, offering a harmonious retreat for its owners.
Nestled in a serene land conservancy, the Artist’s Retreat by GLUCK+ in New York, United States, showcases a captivating multi-unit housing design. This collection of wood-clad cubes strategically aligns with the sloped terrain, blending seamlessly into the agricultural landscape.
Designed in 2014, the retreat’s simple yet striking silhouettes pay homage to the utilitarian barn structures that dot the local area, creating a visually arresting and functional living and working space for a photographer.
Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the Wood and Natural Stone House by Derksen Windt Architecten showcases a stunning blend of natural materials and minimalist design. This compact yet spacious residence is part of a beautifully planned urban development, featuring a wooden supporting structure and a facade that seamlessly integrates light horizontal lines with wooden accents.
The thoughtful spatial layout, including a central staircase, creates a sense of openness within the modest dimensions, exemplifying the architects’ commitment to sustainable and smart design.
Designed for a young couple in Londrina, Brazil, the Praia Apartment by Ser Arquitetos is a 181 m² apartment that showcases a harmonious blend of modern and beach-inspired elements. The project maintained the original layout while creating a comfortable, cozy environment through the use of neutral tones, natural materials, and carefully curated furnishings. With a spacious social area, three suites, and a service area, this apartment offers a welcoming and versatile living space that reflects its residents’ desire for a truly inviting home.
Hanna Pietras, a renowned architect in Poland, has designed a captivating 500-square-meter house that celebrates the beauty of natural materials. Situated in Poland, this House with an Island project, completed in 2024, is a testament to Pietras’ commitment to sustainable and harmonious design. The interiors showcase a sophisticated blend of warm earth tones, soft beiges, and muted browns, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere for the residents.
Hacin‘s design for the BioMed Realty Offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, blends a warm, hospitable aesthetic with functional workspace amenities. The LEED Gold-certified offices feature a rectangular “pinwheel” layout that maximizes 360-degree views of the city and Charles River, while custom shared workstations, community spaces, and a prominent meeting room create an increasingly domestic atmosphere in this leading provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries.
ACPV Architects, led by Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel, have designed the luxurious Dongzhimen 8 apartments in Beijing, China. The project, set to be completed in 2024, features a refined residential interior that prioritizes the well-being of its residents. The apartments are characterized by clear horizontal lines in the wooden wall paneling, creating a visually elongated, calming space. The penthouses boast a curated selection of high-end Italian furnishings and materials, including marble bathrooms and textured clay ceilings with nature motifs.
