Modern rural living
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about modern rural living
Project • By atelier huu • Private Houses
Tuphuong second house
After the Covid-19 pandemic in Ho Chi Minh City, the homeowner wished to return to their hometown and build a house as a gathering place for family and friends - a homecoming retreat after more than 20 years away pursuing work and life in the city.
Located in a rural village in Binh Tuyen Commune, Phu Tho Province, the house sits within an agricultural landscape that still preserves the typical characteristic of Northern Vietnam’s countryside.
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The project is located near a long-standing brick kiln, and inspired by the owner’s desire for a traditional home embraced by nature, terracotta tiles and red bricks were chosen as the primary materials. Mature trees, planted by the owner... More
Project • By Neuman Hayner Architects • Private Houses
two houses in yokneam moshava
The vast area, the open landscape, the agricultural context, the people. All of these inspired the initial concept of organic forms gently “grazing” the field.
Nimrod Levy
Accordingly, we folded the building envelope and softened the corners of the houses, allowing them to settle peacefully and calmly into the space.
Nimrod Levy
The initial concept matured into plans and then into a built project, now home to two wonderful families who live there happily.
Nimrod Levy
The two families share a pool and several communal amenities, while each house maintains its own private indoor-outdoor patio.
Nimrod Levy
The two houses are hidden from the street and positioned relatively low in relation to it. Both are spr... More
Project • By Atelierzero • Hotels
Valle Pome / Gate House
Valle Pome is an ancient countryside estate nestled among the rolling hills of the Asti region.
The property consists of several buildings: a main villa, stables, a barn, and a caretaker’s house.
Atelierzero
The overarching project envisions transforming the estate into a private residence in the main villa and a widespread agriturismo within the other structures.
The Gate House, originally a modest two-story caretaker’s dwelling, has been entirelyreimagined to meet contemporary needs while preserving the historical character of the building.
Sara Magni
The ground floor layout centers on a compact yet well-organized living space, featuringa kitchen redesigned to maximize available space. The kitchen is positioned a... More
Project • By ICESA • Private Houses
Casa Sanabria
Located in the serene landscape of Nicoya, Guanacaste, within the Hacienda Don Carlos, Casa Sanabria is a compact yet thoughtful timber home that embodies the principles of sustainable design. Spanning 160m², this linear structure is carefully positioned at the edge of expansive grasslands and a steeply sloped protected forest, harmonizing with its natural surroundings.
Sebastian Alfaro Fuscaldo
Sebastian Alfaro Fuscaldo
Sebastian Alfaro Fuscaldo
The house faces north, offering uninterrupted views of the Nicoya Valley and Cerro Caballito. This orientation not only frames the stunning landscape but also minimizes solar heat gains in Guanacaste’s warm climate. The single-sloped roof, opening northward, enhance... More