Located in Vancouver, Canada, this house by Burgers Architecture embraces sustainable design without compromising aesthetic appeal. Designed to be both passive and cozy, the home features a layered, multi-level structure with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the west, maximizing natural light and connecting with the surrounding nature.

Laceback Terrace by LaRue Architects harmonizes with its sloping terrain in the United States. Predominantly single-story, the design features en suite bedrooms, an exercise room with terrace access, and a soothing dry sauna. The exterior combines rugged limestone, sleek metal panels, and warm Sapele wood siding for a cohesive look.

Casa EA, an apartment in Verona, Italy, was designed by Christian Tezza in 2024. The goal was to meet the owners’ contemporary needs while preserving existing furniture.

The layout features a large custom glass partition dividing the kitchen and living area, maintaining an open, visually cohesive space. Tezza creatively integrated reclaimed furniture pieces, providing elegant and functional focal points throughout the apartment, blending innovation and history seamlessly.

Casa Duna, designed by WHALE!, is a dunelike house set on a flat terrain in the town of Tunquén, Chile. Arranged around linear gardens, the house inverts its geometry, with windows and balconies sitting within the interior, leaving the exterior largely unadorned.

IN-Nova Studio has opened up the spaces within this northern Italian apartment centering on an “energetic” living room, which is lit by glazed doors. The interior design of Casa Giolitti, located in Aversa, includes warm tones and wood, structural solutions, and furnishings that focus on accentuating the natural light within the open-plan living space.

Skylight House was overhauled by Eleena Jamil Architect, modernising a disrepaired end-of-terrace building, which had been rented out for years. Completed in 2024, the structure’s design prioritises daylight and airflow improvement, while incorporating sustainable materials.

Located in Taman SEA, one of the oldest housing suburbs in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, this two-storey home utilises natural materials to transform the exterior and rejuvenates interior spaces with warm, open, and bright living areas.

The DTG Attic Apartment in Milan, Italy, by TGA Studio showcases a complete redesign of the interior, emphasizing efficient space distribution. The project features an L-shaped blue/green volume defining the night area and enhances the living spaces with large windows facing the terrace.

Dubai-based studio Braginskaya & Architects worked with interior designer Marina Baisel to create a modern yet traditionally influenced interior for Baisel’s family home. Filled with natural light, the 2,500-square-foot Art-Filled Home apartment has a tranquil color palette featuring neutral tones complemented by natural materials like stone, wood, linen, silk, and wool. The two-floor residence features five bedrooms and a double-height space, giving a sense of airiness and expansive views of the outside.