Embodying the Spirit of Hainan: Sanya Wellness Retreat by Neri&Hu.Inspired by Nanjing, the ancient Chinese walled city, this wellness retreat in China’s Haitang Bay was devised by the Shanghai-based multidisciplinary practice Neri&Hu. With the design and research office with a global portfolio and a...
Harnessing Materiality: Farm House outside of Mumbai by The Vrindavan Project.Located in the rural town Thane, just outside of the bustling Mumbai, Farm House by The Vrindavan Project is not just your ordinary contemporary Indian home. It is a place with strong ambitions towards sustainability. The rural home places...
Modern Vernacular: Villa Bôrik in Žilina, Slovakia by Plural.Situated in a landscape saturated in shades of green and dotted with picturesque gable-like houses, Plural has established a bespoke three-storey family home in the serene environment. Peaceful in presence yet unmissable in form, Villa...
Barefoot Luxury Jackpot: Kisawa Sanctuary Mozambique by NJF Design.Benguerra Island in Mozambique harbours many rare gems: Virgin shorelines, freshwater lakes, savannah and forest, tropical flora and fauna, and spectacular dive sites, to name a few. So when you find them all in one place, as in the case...
Shan-shui: A Duality, The Chuan Malt Whiskey Distillery by Neri&Hu.Throughout this distillery on Mount Emei, Neri&Hu strike a harmonious balance between architecture and landscape, as the deep appreciation for the site’s natural resources and an embodiment of the refined sense of artistry embedded in...
Rumah Purnama Villa in Ubud, Bali by Studio Jencquel.French architect Maximilian Jencquel, the founder of Studio Jencquel, has restored a heritage Balinese wantilan house in Ubud, bringing modern comforts to a traditional home. Rumah Purnama - The House of the Full Moon, is described by...
House V in Slovakia by Martin Skoček.Martin Skoček’s House V in Slovakia mirrors the form of traditional rural housing found in the outskirts of Bratislava, standing as a contemporary interpretation of the past. The house replaces a dilapidated building that once stood...
The Essential Loft in Brazil by Cacau Ribeiro Interiores.Brazilian practice Cacau Ribeiro Interiores designed an earthy wooden loft for CASACOR, bringing family life together with nature. The interior has been imagined as a comfortable and inviting living area, creating a place “for a family...
House in Avandaro, Mexico by Taller Hector Barroso.Taller Hector Barroso’s Mexican weekend family retreat uses mud, wood, and vernacular building processes to seamlessly merge the home with the surrounding forest environment. Spaces are shaped from solid materials; however, the interiors...
