In 2024, Sara Gelibter Architecte reimagined Felsenburg, a historic house in Biel-Bienne, Switzerland, originally constructed around 1860. An urgent roof renovation served as the catalyst, leading to a design featuring corrugated fiber cement panels and exposed wooden structures.
The project prioritizes economic and ecological considerations, showcasing a collaborative effort between architects and owners, resulting in a space that honors its historical heritage while embracing contemporary design elements.
Milada Cottage, designed by ADR in the Krkonoše Mountains of the Czech Republic, features classic mountain architecture with wood and concrete interiors.
Nikdel Design Studio has completed Saan House in Tehran, characterised by arched doorways, curved furniture and flowing lines connected in the space with no visible angles. Inside the 150-square-metre apartment, wooden elements, warm colours and minimal walls are integrated throughout, creating a distinctively modern look. Through its soft corners and flowing linear forms, interiors mirror natural elements to create a welcoming and comforting space.
Daniel Ellecosta designed this home in Mühlwald, Italy, drawing on the typology of historic mills. Named Haus Eggemoa, the house reflects a strong affinity with simple agricultural building typology.
The Tribeca Penthouse in San Francisco, remodeled by Min Design in 2022, showcases a serene and functional layout. Converting a warehouse into this apartment, the design contrasts light touches with the building’s timber beams. Notably, a folded steel staircase enhances spaces, adding playful elements underneath.
OPAL Architecture has nestled a modest home known as Sandbox into Cape Cod’s sand dunes, lined with brightly toned bedrooms, a deck and a neat living room. A “typical gable form” was rotated and extended to provide a series of spaces which are “less private”, such as a garage, located in the middle of the L-shaped home. As the spaces inside become more intimate, rooms were organised with larger and smaller windows set in darkened frames.
In the Bangkok neighborhood Riab Mai, this home uses cantilever forms and landscaped terraces to achieve an airy, light-filled vibe. TOUCH Architect designed House SN to balance multiple needs: security, privacy, and connection to nature. The resulting design uses step-back terraces and tall solid walls to achieve a balance.
Inside, the sloping floors create angled coffer windows and unique intersects with playful internal voids. Skylights and drop-down ceilings gleam among the wood-paneled surfaces, adding visual interest to the double-height and cantilevered rooms.
Bal House integrates water as a defining design element in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Designed by Remyarchitects in 2024, this house features a mix of exposed concrete, wood, and glass.
