Villas Jonc
Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland – Christian von Düring Built Area: 1720.0 m2 Year Built: 2009 Photographs: Thomas Jantscher Villas Jonc is a large residential project made up of three attached houses. These boast of passive sustainability and low-maintenance features. Its design skilfully balances the right amount of social interaction without sacrificing privacy. Each individual dwelling […]
Groveland House
West Vancouver, Canada – McLeod Bovell Modern Houses Built Area: 836.1 m2 Year Built: 2013 Photographs: Ema Peter Groveland House in West Vancouver, Canada boasts of sweeping views of the Burrard Inlet and downtown Vancouver. With three large floors and an encompassing roof, its blueprint is an architectural statement in itself. Grand, luxurious, and […]
TB House
Uberlândia, Brazil – Aguirre Arquitetura Built Area: 881.0 m2 Year Built: 2013 Photographs: Leonardo Finotti TB House is a single-story residence that is as luxurious as most multi-level houses. It has three suites and an office, strategically placed to take advantage of the South American sunrise. Meanwhile, the terrace, dining, and living rooms all […]
Newberg Residence
Newberg, United States – Cutler Anderson Architects Built Area: 1650.0 m2 Year Built: 2013 Photographs: Jeremy Bittermann Newberg Residence is a home one wouldn’t normally expect to find inside the forest. It’s like an oasis inside an oasis – a place of respite after a long walk. The site is an overgrown area located […]
Estrade Residence
Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard, Canada – MU Architecture Built Area: 3600.0 m2 Year Built: 2015 Photographs: Ulysse Lemerise Bouchard (YUL Photo) Estrade Residence is a luxurious holiday home surrounded by rocky topography and stunning landscape. It stands on inclined land near the shores of Lake Cabin. It’s perched on top of a steep ridge, giving it direct […]
12-249 Laurentians Home
Wentworth, Canada – BONE Structure Built Area: 278.7 m2 Year Built: 2013 Photographs: Ulysse Lemerise / OSA 12-149 Laurentians Home is an energy-efficient steel structure that’s surrounded by a picturesque landscape. Its façade is made of timber and metal. The smart combination of these materials give the home a modern cottage feel. The […]
House Vista
Johannesburg, South Africa – Gottsmann Architects Built Area: 580.0 m2 Year Built: 2016 Photographs: Reinier Harmse In order to take in the various sights and sounds of the surrounding areas, a home must be open and accessible. This must be the premise of the architects when they designed House Vista. It’s actually a light-filled […]
Winhall Barnhouse
Winhall, United States – Alchemy Architects Built Area: 255.4 m2 Year Built: 2016 Photographs: Geoffrey Warner Winhall Barnhouse is a renovated farmhouse – a 19th century barn with a timber frame. The skeleton of the original structure was saved. The architects added a 12” SIP shell and then some logs to mimic the traditional […]
Marquise House
São Paulo, Brazil – FGMF Built Area: 473.0 m2 Year Built: 2013 Photographs: Rafaela Netto Marquise House stands on a large site with topographical constraints. Despite the huge area, there is a 17-degree slope to the lot that has to be taken into consideration. Additionally, the architects had to meet strict local regulations. The […]
Casa Bruma
Mexico – Fernanda Canales Built Area: 600.0 m2 Year Built: 2017 Photographs: Rafael Gamo Casa Bruma is located in Mexico City’s southwest mountains, surrounded by nature and vegetation. Its design allows the weekend home to seamlessly co-exist with the landscape. During the construction process, the architects made sure that no trees were disturbed. This […]
