In 2021, Luiz Volpato Arquitetura crafted Casa Bürgel, a house nestled in Curitiba, Brazil. The design maximizes on the steep terrain and nearby forest, creating a balance between scale and natural surroundings. Its elevated, prism-like structure fuses with the landscape, featuring expansive glass surfaces to enhance the connection with nature and provide privacy.

Bloot Architecture has renovated and extended a detached house in Lelystad, Netherlands. Designed for a retired couple, this Solitair shack features a freestanding bedroom extension in a “mature” garden setting. It includes materials like corten steel and Viroc panels, alongside glass-walled corners that blend the structure with its natural surroundings.

Appareil architecture has revamped a wooden home in New York’s Catskill Mountains, transitioning communal areas to the upper level and replacing the cladding with angled panels. Named Chalet Catskills, the project honours the existing home’s structure, while enhancing connectivity with the stunning landscape.

Hause Building in Londrina, Brazil, designed by Bohrer Arquitetos, features flexible spaces and customizable designs, offering private areas between 127 and 139 square metres. With three floor plan options, the project incorporates a variety of finishes to reflect contemporary lifestyles. This integration of design elements aims to harmonize the urban environment with the building’s communal areas, enhancing the overall living experience while maintaining a sophisticated aesthetic.

Casa Szoke, designed by Aranguren + Gallegos in 2019, is a corten steel-clad house situated in El Escorial, Spain. Nestled on the southern slopes of Monte Abantos, this home is fragmented into small volumes to blend harmoniously with its natural surroundings. Its design prioritizes integration with the environment, offering stunning views of La Herrería forest and the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, and employs a unique envelope system to merge with the rocky terrain and pine forest.

Lighting is one of the most crucial aspects of home design. It affects how we feel, how we perceive our space, and even how productive we are. Getting the most out of your lighting setup means striking a balance between functionality and aesthetics. The right lighting not only makes spaces feel welcoming but can also elevate a room’s style.

Architecture In Formation completed a “rigorously eclectic” transformation of a townhouse on New York’s Upper Westside. Designed in 2021, the restoration maintained and restored much of the original stone and woodwork.

Peninsula House, designed by Solares Architecture, sits on the rocky western shore of the Bruce Peninsula, Ontario. Completed in 2024, this modern Scandinavian-inspired retreat comprises three buildings: a house, garage, and standalone office/sauna pavilion.