The Alden Mason House, crafted for the renowned Seattle artist Alden Mason in 1958 by architect Charles A. Marsh Jr. and builder Tom Paulsen, stands as a true Northwest Mid-Century Modern retreat, nestled in the woods like a treehouse.
Project name
Alden Mason House
Architecture firm
Ueda Design Studio
Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Principal architect
Nahoko Ueda
Collaborators
Kitchen Cabinetry: Space Theory; Dining table: Chadhaus; Wall sculpture: Alden Mason; Painting (in living room): Simeon Nikolov; Art print (red, @ stair well): Robert Rauschenberg; Painting (in dining area): Do Ho Suh
Interior design
Nahoko Ueda
Construction
Mercer Builders
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled in the tranquil landscape of Phuoc Tinh, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Terra Villa is a serene retreat designed for a young family seeking refuge from the fast-paced urban grind. Thoughtfully crafted to blend nature with modernity, the villa strikes a perfect balance between rustic charm and contemporary comfort.
Architecture firm
NU Architecture & Design
Location
Phuoc Tinh, Long Dien, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam
Photography
Do Sy - Vietnam
Principal architect
Jonathan Ng Cheong Tin
Typology
Residential › Villa
Located on the traditional lands of the Kulin people, this Fitzroy North home is nestled within a typical inner-north suburban street. Thoughtfully integrated landscaping ensures privacy to the front yard while concealing an urban oasis at the rear.
Project name
Fitzroy North
Architecture firm
buck&simple https://buckandsimple.com/
Location
Fitzroy North, Melbourne VIC 3068 Australia
Photography
Marnie Hawson
Principal architect
Kurt Crisp
Interior design
buck&simple
Structural engineer
DCG Group
Landscape
Inge Jabara Landscapes
Lighting
buck&simple, TOVO lighting
Supervision
Momentum Building Group
Visualization
buck&simple
Tools used
Autodesk Revit
Construction
Momentum Building Group
Material
Terrazzo flooring, Stringy Bark Veneer, Aluminium Window and Door Frames, Steel Doors (internal), Concrete Hearth, Engineered Timber Flooring
Typology
Residential › House
The project is located on the edge; right between the ocean and the pedestrian streets of the coastal area. The land rises as it approaches the shore and offers a natural viewpoint.
Project name
Mar de Flores
Architecture firm
Elástica Studio
Location
El Tunco, La Libertad, El Salvador
Principal architect
Roberto Dumont, Susan Franco, Kevin Moreno
Collaborators
Hector Cordova, María José Cienfuegos, Alyson Perdomo, Laura Figueroa, Ines Valladares, Edisson Lizama
Structural engineer
Edson Raúl Santos
Landscape
Raphael Lecompte
Lighting
Efrain Balmore Silvestre
Supervision
Elástica Studio
Construction
Lopez Hurtado
Typology
Residential › House
Inspired by the delicate art of a Japanese gift box like Kiribako or Oribako, where each layer is thoughtfully designed to build anticipation and surprise, this retreat house gradually reveals itself, much like the careful unwrapping of nature’s gift. Situated within the tranquil, dense forest of Kitakaruizawa.
Architecture firm
Temporary Office
Location
Kitakaruizawa, Japan
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Principal architect
Vincent Yee Foo Lai; Douglas Min Yi Lee
Design team
Vincent Yee Foo Lai , Douglas Min Yi Lee, Xuecheng Kang, River Zehua He (Visualizer)
Collaborators
Xuechen Kang
Visualization
River Zehua He
Typology
Residential › House
This coastal home maximises its superb position, sitting on the hillside overlooking Port Phillip Bay. The design concept is based on a simple composition, including a central entry hall that separates the large single storey garage wing from the main two storey residence.
Project name
Horizon House
Location
Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Design team
InForm in collaboration with Pleysier Perkins
Collaborators
In collaboration with Pleysier Perkins; Styling: Madeline McFarlane
Tools used
SketchUp, AutoCAD
Construction
InForm (Design and Build)
Material
Painted brickwork, Formed concrete, Timber screen on steel frame, Timber interior elements, Feature stone, Green color blocking
Typology
Residential › Coastal Home
Walking through Casa Zazil evokes a variety of feelings and senses. The wind that moves through the vegetation, stirring sounds, the textures of the materials, the roughness of the stone, the variety of tones and scents imparted by the grain of the wood; walking through the house from the entrance continually awakens the curiosity of visitors to di...
Architecture firm
Di Frenna Arquitectos
Location
Residencial Altozano, Cuauhtémoc, Colima, Mexico
Photography
Lorena Darquea
Principal architect
Matia Di Frenna Müller
Design team
Matia Di Frenna Müller, Mariana de la Mora Padilla, Juan Gerardo Guardado Ávila
Material
Concrete, Stone, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Transforming a space into a blend of timeless elegance and warmth, this interior design features a stunning combination of pale pink walls and a luxurious forest green velvet armchair. The soft pink hues provide a calming atmosphere, while the rich green adds depth and sophistication. The natural wood accents bring in an organic.
Project name
Velvet Harmony
Architecture firm
Mah Design
Location
A chic apartment in Paris, France
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Maedeh Hemati
Design team
Mah Design Architects
Collaborators
Maedeh Hemati
Typology
Residential › House
