Perched on a steeply sloping site at the edge of a fjord in Saguenay, Canada, Sur Le Ruisseau house was designed by local studio Matière Première Architecture in 2019 as a retreat from everyday life. The minimalist interiors are warmed with natural materials including a full-length red oak bookshelf, which extends throughout the home and doubles as a light fixture.

Galeria Apartment in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Architects Office in 2024, merges vintage and contemporary styles. The interior showcases thoughtful curation and bespoke furniture. The home features meticulously arranged spaces, vibrant artworks, and elegant design elements, including custom-made pieces and iconic furnishings.

Mid sleeper beds offer a unique solution for children’s bedrooms, combining functionality with space-saving design. These elevated beds provide storage options underneath while creating a fun and cozy sleeping area above. Mid sleeper beds maximize floor space, allowing for additional storage, play areas, or study zones in smaller rooms.

Objekt Architecten renovated Lamat – a classic detached house in rural Wichelen, Belgium, in 2023. They restored and maintained the crow-stepped gable while adding new window openings, enhancing the garden connection. The interior was transformed with a double-height space and a concrete mezzanine.

Designed by YSG Studio in 2023, Mo Jacobsen is a home in Melbourne, Australia, blending Victorian weatherboard with a new addition. The home incorporates Middle Eastern and Nordic elements, with a focus on sustainability through the use of Hempcrete. The interior boasts rich spice notes, gem-hued leadlight panes, and various references to multiple cultures, creating a unique and harmonious living space.

The Snug, designed by Via Chicago Architects + Diseñadores, sits in the Wicker Park Historic District of Chicago, Illinois. Built in 2023, this compact accessory dwelling unit is part of the city’s new ADU ordinance. A small, light-filled second-floor apartment features creative corner windows and a unique planter box.

John Patrick Cunningham has renovated an Upper West Side penthouse apartment in Manhattan, New York. Designed in 2023, the space reflects Danish Modern principles, focusing on functionality and materiality. The project involved restructuring the kitchen, updating bathrooms, and simplifying the floor plan to create a more cohesive and sophisticated living environment.

Brazilian designer Mariana Orsi conceived the Beta House during the pandemic as a refuge that incorporates natural elements and views. Designed in 2024, the house in Ribeirao Preto offers open views of a surrounding natural reserve. Key features include living pictures of plants in every corner, solid concrete slabs, and a lush landscape.