A pure white palette amps up the drama in this family home, in the Austrian village of Freundorf, which is already energized by its jutting, multidirectional footprint. The 356-square-metre interior is a study in less is more, with off-kilter columns, stairs and windows anchored by the showpiece fireplace. Its rectilinear form, edged in concrete block, adds a layer of sophisticated contrast while punctuating the open concept space. A sunken wine lounge a few steps down from the kitchen, a spa and a cantilevered master suite are among the standout features. ­projecta01.­com

Location: Freundorf, Austria
Firm: Project A01 Architects, Austria and Germany
Team: Andreas Schmitzer with Eleonora Gallenzi and Judith Schafelner