The Hokusutsu Polygon House in Takatsuki-city, Japan, designed by Shintaro Fujiwara, integrates a greenbelt backdrop with a unique polygonal layout. This design obscures interior directionality, strategically framing views of greenery and sky throughout the space.

The exterior features red cedar and contrasting green walls, while the interior walls are painted orange, enhancing the connection to the lush surroundings.

Ronak Roshan Office has designed a dental clinic on the second floor of a residential building in Rasht, Iran. Designed in 2021, Bashardoust Dental Office features a unique approach to light distribution within the space.

By installing semitransparent glass and incorporating greenery, the designers aimed to reclaim and redistribute light, crucial for the healing process, within the space despite its challenging location and limited natural light.

Perched atop a rocky shoreline in Hubbards, Canada, Rockbound by Omar Gandhi Architects serves as a refuge from the outside world. Designed with durable materials that adjust to changing weather patterns, this coastal house features an innovative engineering solution to anchor it firmly amidst its challenging locale.

Hidden among the lush vegetation of Sierra de Aralar in Spain, BABELStudio has reimagined a compact cabin. Completed in 2023, Aralar Cottage retains its original size and form, featuring a gabled roof and square floor plan.

In Toronto, Canada, Reigo & Bauer has created a home titled Neville Park. Designed in 2023, the house’s exterior is clad in grey diamond-shaped tiles, creating a tall, vertically emphasized form. The interior features clever geometries and strategically placed windows to maximize light and privacy.

Brooks + Scarpa designed the Steeplechase House in Hillsborough, United States. Set in the Appalachian foothills, the house features double gable roofs and expansive windows that connect the interior to the surrounding forest.

Casas da Quinta de Cima in Tavira Municipality, Portugal, is a cluster of farmhouse apartments designed by João Pedro Falcão de Campos. Nestled on a 50-hectare family farm, these properties feature minimalist interiors and are characterized by their integration with the surrounding landscape.

The Kuya’buka restaurant in Florianópolis, Brazil, designed by 3P Studio, showcases a fusion of lightness and brutality. The restaurant’s design is characterized by striking lines, organic textures, and a connection to nature through large windows. The project also involves DG Arquitetura, ensuring a vibrant exploration of past, present, and future, and creating a unique dining atmosphere.