The Urban Refuge apartment by Baranowitz + Kronenberg in Tel Aviv, Israel features a warm and cohesive interior crafted from Douglas-Fir wood. Conceived as a working space extension for the owner, the 47-square-meter apartment seamlessly blends functionality with creativity and tranquility.
The Suburban House, designed by Z3Z Architekci, is located in the suburbs of Warsaw, Poland. Completed in 2017, the property features two cuboidal volumes stacked on top of each other. The lower level is a white block, while the upper level has a wooden exterior.
The house incorporates unique elements such as curvilinear stairs connecting the basement to the upper floor. The design aims to create a comfortable living space amidst a heavily urbanized and varied architectural environment.
The White House is located in Warsaw, Poland. Designed by Z3Z Architekci, this single-family house features a striking white exterior. Its design demonstrates a modernist approach, characterized by geometric clarity and open internal spaces.
The CMC House in Xangri-lá, Brazil, designed by KS arquitetos, combines concrete and wood for a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Crafted in 2021, this coastal residence emphasizes natural light, accentuated by expansive openings that link social zones to the pool. The dynamic geometry and careful material choice create a warm, inviting environment, celebrating contemporary architecture while fostering a deep connection with its surroundings along the scenic Rio Grande do Sul coastline.
Dove is a private house in Toronto designed by Agathom in 2021. The home combines concrete and wood interiors to create a series of interconnected pavilions, reminiscent of tents in a landscape. The design aims to give the owners a sense of a “cottage in the city,” emphasising warmth and family.
PuccioCollodoro Architetti reimagines two adjacent apartments in Palermo, Italy, into a single family residence featuring a large open-plan living space illuminated by expansive city views. Envisioned as a synthesis of modern aesthetics and geometric precision, the updated interiors feature bespoke furnishings and finishes in dark wood and natural oak, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
The remote Mountain Retreat, completed in 2021 by OPAL Architecture, overlooks a serene lake from its Canadian setting, presenting a unique architectural opportunity. A pinwheel form, highlighting a core all-wood panel, inspired the layout, designed to provide privacy and maximize surrounding site views.
William Tozer Associates wrapped timber around the Rectilinear Intersect house in London, which references Gordon Matta-Clark’s Conical Intersect. A mirrored wall doubles the open-plan space, while frameless, rectangular glazing slices through the rectilinear building volumes. The wood-lined interior enhances the sense of interiority, evoking traditional salons and nooks. On the top floor, openings continue the lower floors’ exterior design strategy inside a traditional mansard building form.