“And if a bird flies and changes places, will it return to where it left its nest?” This question lies at the heart of Casa Yucatan Jay by Taller Estilo Arquitectura, a home designed for vacation travelers who long for memorable experiences in the historic center of Mérida.
Situated on a corner lot in Toronto’s High Park neighborhood, Westminster Residence redefines the classic Edwardian gable home by weaving contemporary design elements into a dramatic terracotta roof. Consequently, inhabitants experience a sense of grandeur similar to living in a lofty attic space.
Pacific House is an alteration and addition to an existing 1990’s concrete framed cliffside dwelling. It is exposed to the Easterly facing ocean and closely adjacent to similar cliffside dwelling structures. Alexander &CO. (A&CO.) have replanned the dwelling, adding external amenities including landscape works and a swimming pool.
Constructions on the Val di Noto hills must blend into the landscape, without dominating. Located in a seismically active region, threatened by fires in dry periods, this villa was the beneficiary of a meticulous materials selection process to make it safe, comfortable, and cool when temperatures reach 40°C (104°F).
DV House by MMXX Architects stands out with its single geometric shape. Each facade element—windows, doors, openings, and cladding—adds visual depth. Split stone and timber louvres cover the exterior walls. In contrast, precast concrete caps accent the floor and roof slabs, giving the home a structured yet natural look.
Jason Good has completed a private house that replaces a poorly constructed 1980s cottage within the confines of a walled site. From the street, the architectural form reflects a somewhat classical approach, with a defined base, middle, and top that steps down to a single storey, allowing more light and air to reach the rear of the site.
Set in a bustling metropolitan context, Itaúna House by Siqueira+Azul breathes new life into an original Oscar Niemeyer home through an inspired expansion and transformation. The designers embraced the property’s existing compact nature, creating a garden oasis defined by vertical and horizontal elements.
Tucked away within the picturesque landscape of Quebec’s Eastern Townships, Sutton House stands as a complete overhaul and extension of an early 20th century stone house. Originally built in 1908 and modestly expanded in the 1950s, the house had remained largely unaltered since.
