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Patio-House: Designing Privacy and Tranquility in Spain

Expansive indoor-outdoor space with brick walls, open shelving, and a leather lounge chair.

Discover Patio-House in Salou, Spain, designed by NUA Arquitectures in 2021. This house merges ancient Roman influences with modern design, creating a serene living space centered around a courtyard. Crafted for light and privacy, paramount design features include ceramic materials and architecturally strategic light play, perfectly encapsulating Mediterranean warmth and heritage. Explore how traditional aesthetics meet contemporary needs in this unique home.

House CLT01: Blending Functionality with Natural Beauty

A modern wooden cabin structure with a steep gable roof and concrete foundation, set amid pine trees.

House CLT01, designed by Atelier AMASA in 2023, is a remarkable embodiment of modern architecture nestled in Barcelonnette, France. This house uniquely integrates with its natural surroundings, preserving local tree clusters while offering stunning views of the adjacent peaks. The design utilizes contemporary methods to enhance both functionality and aesthetic appeal, making it a perfect sanctuary that brings the outdoors inside throughout the seasons.

AB House: A Revolution in Tropical Luxury and Sustainability

FeaturedInviting indoor-outdoor living space with modern wooden and stone architecture.

Discover the AB House, designed by Jacobsen Arquitetura in 2016, located in the serene Angra dos Reis, Brazil. This house exemplifies state-of-the-art sustainable design, merging two levels of sophisticated living spaces with inviting nature into every room. Through thoughtful design and use of prefabricated materials, it achieves a minimal environmental footprint while offering luxurious indoor and outdoor areas.

Retreat: Exploring a Nature-Forward Home in Ontario

Spacious living area with large windows, fireplace, and minimalist furniture.

Reflect Architecture unveils Retreat, a nature-centric house nestled in Caledon, Canada. Designed in 2023, this 1,600 sq ft (149 sq m) residence harmoniously integrates into a 1.5-acre (0.61-hectare) forested terrain. The design facilitates sustainable living with a focus on solar efficiency and ingress to natural settings. Retreat embodies a modern architectural strategy with its unique C-shaped layout, enhancing both privacy and panoramic views, while efficiently connecting its occupants with the surrounding landscape.

Trapezium House: Innovative Design Meets Cozy Interiors

A modern, sleek house with a wooden exterior, large windows, and a balcony overlooking lush greenery.

Discover Trapezium House in David Canabarro, RS, Brazil, a stunning 2022 design by Studio KUNZ. This house uniquely blends trapezoidal architecture with a view of idyllic landscapes. Its innovative design optimizes space on a single-storey layout, combining modernity with traditional country living. Inside, features like a wood stove and linen finishes provide warmth, while large windows frame breathtaking natural views, promising both comfort and style.

The Labyrinthine Villa: Intersecting Paths of Modernity

FeaturedStriking modern architecture with copper-colored panels, glass walls, and multi-level design.

Discover the enchanting elegance of The Labyrinthine Villa, designed by Voluar Arquitectura in 2023. Located in Madrid, Spain, this house exemplifies modern architectural brilliance, merging nature with sophisticated living spaces. Designed to emphasize the fluid interplay between space and time, its layout encourages exploration and enhances the perception of time through its dynamic structure and the use of transformative materials like steel and glass. Whether viewed from inside or outside, the villa offers shifting visual perspectives that challenge conventional design norms.