Balwyn House is a modern family home featuring a minimalist design and a monochromatic colour scheme. The exterior showcases a dynamic facade of stepped volumes, that naturally flow with the elevated site. Inside, the open floor plan is adorned with high-quality, durable materials, creating a sophisticated look.
Project name
Balwyn House
Architecture firm
C.Kairouz Architects
Location
Balwyn North, Victoria, Australia
Principal architect
Chahid Kairouz, C.Kairouz Architects
Design team
C.Kairouz Architects
Collaborators
Shepherd Developments
Interior design
Sammy Kairouz, C.Kairouz Architects
Civil engineer
RCL Consultants
Structural engineer
RCL Consultants
Lighting
Artlight, Inlite spotlights
Construction
Syzik Building Group
Material
Exterior; - Grey Venetian Render - Black Metal battens - Bluestone cladding - Large format grey stone tiles. Interiors: - Glux ‘Storm’ Marble – bathroom benchtops, kitchen island & living room credenza - Smartstone – Cenzia – kitchen benchtops - Dulux Paint – General Walls - Lexicon Qrter - Dulux Paint – Feature Walls - Black - Polytec feature walls - Steccawood – Empire Oak - Polytec kitchen joinery – Polar white - Polytec kitchen, bathroom & walk-in robe joinery – Empire Oak - Woodcut – Roman Grey floorboards – upstairs level - Polished concrete floors, general floors - Metal finishes – matt black
Typology
Residential › House
This residence was shaped by the site – an open meadow surrounded by mature evergreen trees. The building is tucked up to the northern edge of the meadow allowing maximum southern light to the pavilion style main living space. A new drive is woven through the mature trees along the western edge.
Architecture firm
Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects
Location
Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
Photography
Andrew Pogue Photography
Principal architect
Tom Lenchek, PBW Architects
Design team
Shawn Kemna, Project Architect, PBW Architects
Interior design
PBW Architects
Structural engineer
OG Engineering
Landscape
Allworth Design; Octavia Chambliss
Construction
Hobbs Home Building
Material
Glass, Metal Roof, Concrete Floor
Typology
Residential › House
In the vision of architects Ivo Mareines and Matthieu Van Beneden, partners at Mareines Arquitetura, having creative freedom in developing the Arpoador Triplex project in Rio de Janeiro was essential to achieving an organic and natural aesthetic.
Project name
Arpoador Triplex
Architecture firm
Mareines Arquitetura
Location
Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photography
André Rodrigues
Principal architect
Ivo Mareines, Matthieu Van Beneden
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
This 3 level modern villa is a bold exploration of how contemporary architecture can coexist harmoniously with nature. Designed to seamlessly integrate into its lush forest surroundings, the project is inspired by biophilic design principles, ensuring that every element fosters a deep connection between inhabitants and the natural world.
Architecture firm
Abd Archviz Studio
Location
Kelardasht, North of Iran
Tools used
3ds Studio Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop, tyDiffusion
Principal architect
Hamid Abd
Design team
Abd Archviz Studio
Typology
Residential › Villa
The key to the design of this space is staying true to the soul of the home. The expansive mid-century modern style home was built in 1984 and features four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home is an architectural gem, with contemporary glass walls, an indoor pool, and is situated on 18 acres overlooking a private scenic pond.
Project name
Morehouse, Connecticut
Location
Easton, Connecticut, USA
Design team
Stewart - Schafer
Interior design
Stewart - Schafer
Typology
Residential › House
Perched amidst the pristine white snow of a mountain, this striking black house defies convention and embraces geometric elegance. The bold design showcases a large triangular structure as the centerpiece, flanked by two smaller yet equally captivating forms.
Project name
A house in the heart of the snowy mountains
Architecture firm
Studio Saemian
Location
Tonekabon, Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Fatemeh Saemian
Design team
Studio Saemian Architects
Typology
Residential › House
Havre Montcalm is a Modern Architectural Getaway designed by MU Architecture, nestled in the heart of the Laurentians. It draws inspiration from its mountainous terrain and luminous clearing, as well as from the history and family values of its owners.
Project name
Havres Montcalm
Architecture firm
MU Architecture
Location
Montcalm, Laurentians, Quebec, Canada
Principal architect
Jean-Sebastien Herr, Charles Côté
Design team
PIerre-Loup Pivoin, Michelle Belair
Built area
between 100 m² to 400 m²
Collaborators
Structural engineer: Emile Lord; Landscape: Projet Paysage
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › House
Located in the vibrant suburb of Richmond, Victoria, this family home embodies the spirit of one of Melbourne’s most dynamic neighbourhoods. Known for its blend of historical charm and modern flair, Richmond offers a unique fusion of heritage and contemporary architecture.
Project name
Bluestone Sanctuary
Architecture firm
Content Studio
Location
Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
Photography
Nicole England
Principal architect
Content Studio
Design team
The Stylesmiths - Patrica Davila & Nicole England
Interior design
The Stylesmiths
Typology
Residential › House
