In the design of Villa Vught, a remote residence in the Dutch countryside, Mecanoo sought to reinterpret the region’s farm typology. Traditionally, the Dutch Hoeve is an ensemble of farmhouses and living quarters loosely clustered around a courtyard. The central open space is protected, yet open to the surrounding landscape — a spatial arrangement that... 

MAK Studio has designed a new house in Burlingame, California, that features distinct lines and dark accents topped by a peaked roof. Minimalist concrete stairs lead from the sidewalk up to the front door. A pivoting dark wood front door welcomes visitors to the home. Inside the front door is a foyer with high ceilings... 

FGMF Arquitetos recently completed Casa Jordão for a family in Monte-Mor, São Paulo that longed for a holiday retreat. The single-story structure is located on a stud farm that dictates building codes for the area. One of the main rules required that they use clay for the roof, a common sight in Brazilian architecture. With...