The Gu House is a house located in West Vancouver, Canada, designed in 2020 by splyce design. The residence follows a facade of contrasting black stained cedar cladding and white fiber cement panels. Formed in a faceted “C” shape, it creates an interior courtyard for the family while shielding them from noise and views from a nearby highway. The sheltering facade opens to the interior with one large, double height window in the vaulted kitchen space.

Tom House is an architectural project designed by Lattes Salinas Arquitectos. This house is located in Escobar, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The main goal of this project was to create the feeling of a cozy summer house, achieving a seamless integration between the interior and exterior spaces through various galleries and areas designed for enjoyment and relaxation.

Nestled in Longboat Key, Florida, Gulf Gardens Residence stands as a remarkable creation by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors. Designed in 2023, this house elegantly merges a 1970s wood frame structure with contemporary coastal living requirements, including FEMA stipulations.

A fusion of old-world charm and modern elegance, it features expansive windows and environmentally conscious elements, offering breathtaking ocean views and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, encapsulating the essence of luxury living in a coastal paradise.

Located in Sarasota County, Florida, this residential house was designed by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors in 2010. The Casey Key Residence is defined by its material palette of copper, stone, and wood, chosen for their natural aging properties. Comprised of three distinct structures—a Main House, a Guest House, and a Beach House—this thoughtfully designed coastal retreat offers a seamless connection between architecture and nature.

Set in Scottsdale, Arizona, OB1 redefines the single-family residence with mid-century modern touches. Designed by Architecture-Infrastructure-Research in 2019, this 2,600 sq. ft. house harmoniously marries indoor and outdoor spaces through modern details. The design cleverly utilizes a slender metallic tent for shade while showcasing a minimalist aesthetic that emphasizes tranquility. The attention to structure and layout makes this project a modern marvel in its picturesque desert setting.

Radan House, a 2023 project by the Archigram Group, reinterprets a 120-square-meter apartment in Mashhad, Iran. Designed for a young couple, it skillfully integrates work and home through its unique materials and expressions. “Living areas,” says the studio, “interweave a range of experiences, blending a formal lifestyle with a warm and friendly atmosphere; the interweaving of these experiences within a defined context is a natural and inseparable aspect of contemporary human life.”

Nestled on a serene bayou, The Binnacle is an abstract house designed by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors in 2020 that blends bold architectural forms with functional living spaces. This unique home balances whimsy and sophistication, creating an environment that celebrates the clients’ playful spirit and their desire for seamless connections to the surrounding landscape. Expansive windows provide uninterrupted water views from every room of the glass-enclosed structure.

Condominium building 62 Reade Street stands in the heart of Tribeca, New York, with architecture by ODA. ODA envisioned merging the two landmarked buildings on the site to pay homage to their heritage, crafting six loft-style homes that combine Tribeca’s industrial style with Italianate architecture. Open layouts inspired by ODA Founder Eran Chen’s own Tribeca loft infuse reclaimed character through high-end materials, blended aesthetics, and nature elements.