House DMD, designed by Fabrikat arhitektura d.o.o., is a modern house located in Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia. This two-storey house features an elongated volume and a gable roof, showcasing a design that adapts to its sloping surroundings. It boasts a combination of materials, including a base of stone and plaster, and timber cladding, while prioritizing sustainability, natural integration, and exceptional views throughout.
Cloud Street is a house located in Northcote, Australia. Designed by the architecture studio Steffen Welsch Architects and completed in 2021, the project features walls that are angled and ceilings that slope to create an irregular floor plan. The design considers how sunlight and greenery engage with the home and its surroundings.
Nestled in Berlin, Germany, the Wooden House by the Lake is a house designed by Transstruktura – Architektur Stadt Objekt in 2024. This compact property features a geometric form accented by a structured wooden facade, and generous windows that frame views of the lake and surrounding trees, connecting indoor spaces with nature and providing passive solar heating in winter and external shade in summer.
Located at the confluence of two canals, the Windermere House, designed by OSPA Arquitetura & Urbanismo, maximizes the potential of its site in Windermere, Florida, United States. Completed in 2024, this house features a design that allows for a ground floor that is open and highly integrated with the landscape, utilizing a upper volume that appears to hover above a loose wood and stone base.
Set within a lush condominium in Canela, Brazil, Altos House was designed by OSPA Arquitetura & Urbanismo as a weekend retreat. This private house boasts a bold structure of exposed concrete, offering stunning views of the Serra Gaúcha region and ensuring privacy for its inhabitants.
Fran Silvestre Arquitectos has designed a House in Sotogrande, Spain, characterised by its glass walls and expansive shady canopy. The house, completed in 2024, incorporates a thermal insulation system using water, which regulates temperature and adds acoustic insulation. Silvestre utilised wooden elements inside the home, lending it a warm, homely feel, enhanced further by the natural light let in through the expansive use of glazing and a number of skylights, which allow for views of the roof.
Yamaguchicho House is a house located in Nagoya, Japan, designed in 2021 by Slow. The residential space is tailored for a family of three, showcasing meticulous architectural design that thoughtfully incorporates natural elements. Its exterior walls, made of baked cedar, feature a striking ebony finish that allows the home to blend seamlessly into its tranquil surroundings. The result is a space defined by a delicate equilibrium between beauty and practicality.
Belgium Project houses a weekend home designed by Sulina Design in 2024. Located in Belgium, it draws inspiration from a nearby lake and features natural, earthy tones and materials that echo the surrounding landscape. Originally a renovated property, the interior was reconfigured to meet the clients’ needs, including dedicating an entire floor to children and play.
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