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Hawthorn House
Hawthorn House
Situated in the suburbs of Melbourne, the Hawthorn House isn’t enveloped in expansive landscapes but it is neighbored by three mature trees. To focus on the existing vegetation and the exterior garden, arch cutouts frame in the lush views. The remainder of the home is wrapped in a thick concrete shell, a contrast to..
Point Nepean House
Point Nepean House
Overlooking Port Phillip Bay, the Point Nepean House rests among the tea trees of the Australian coast. A Travertine facade integrates the residence into the site’s breakwater boulders. The rugged stone material can also hold up to the peninsula’s harsh climate. Sustainably-harvested teak screens add a warm..
Casa Sombreros
Casa Sombreros
Patagonia’s surreal landscapes make it a dream destination for a rural retreat but its remote location makes it less than ideal to build one. Casa Sombreros overcomes the challenge with a prefab construction. Overlooking Patagonia’s largest lake, the shingled dwelling is made entirely from prefabricated materials and..
House ILL
House ILL
Designed by INT2 architects and rendered by Dave Bowcutt, the House ILL places an off-grid cabin in the forest of Latvia. The dwelling is imagined as a simple, gabled form that has been wrapped in black metal siding. Its ends are clad in reclaimed barn wood, tying the structure to the landscape and offering a warm..
OCM House
OCM House
A small Australian home has given traditional board and batten siding a contemporary update. The black fibre cement dwelling uses its mullions to create geometric, grid-like patterns for a sleek, modern take on the classic facade. Internally, natural plywood panels line the interior providing a warm contrast to the dark..
Opus Hotel
Opus Hotel
Before her death in 2016, Zaha Hadid had multiple projects in the works. Among them was The Opus — home of the first ME by Melia hotel in the Middle East. The only building design by the Dame in Dubai, the free-form glass and steel structure is located in the city’s Burj Khalifa district. It bears the architect’s..
Efjord Retreat Cabin
Efjord Retreat Cabin
The landscapes surrounding Norway’s Halvarøy Island are nothing short of awe-inspiring. The Efjord Retreat Cabin ensures the attention stays of the surreal scenery with an angular design. Integrated into the natural slope of the terrain, the dwelling is comprised of two volumes clad in iron sulfate-treated core..
House for a Photographer
House for a Photographer
Placed in an abandoned quarry neighboring Brecon Beacons National Park, the House for a Photographer is inspired by the dweller’s craft. The long, rectangular form resembles the darkened box of a camera obscura. Its concrete and red oxidized steel shell sits lightly on the site, elevated on a foundation of..
MH House
MH House
Located on the coast of Brazil’s São Paulo, the MH House is settled within the dense Atlantic forest. The home interacts with its surrounding with a free-flowing design. Glazed doors slide open to create a seamless transition from the main living area to a large outdoor terrace for open-air living. Immersed in lush..
Andros Island Summer House
Andros Island Summer House
Perched on a cliffside overlooking the Aegean Sea, the Andros Island Summer House blends itself into the rocky landscape. The home is divided into three volumes that are embedded along the sloping terrain, resembling the native settlements of the area. Their use of local materials and traditional methods..