ARK Architects delivered on their promise to create “a dream home” with Villa Tierra that’s located inland from the Costa del Sol and even more breathtaking. The stunning villa stands out for Villa Tierra‘s earthy color called “Marrón Ralfe”, which derives from the neighboring land, and offers serious style inspo sourced directly from nature. Here, a behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together, and how the awe-inspiring home celebrates Sotogrande and its stunning surroundings.
Skull Studio designed the Vanguard loft in Prague, Czech Republic, in 2023. This innovative space harmoniously blends industrial architecture with early 20th-century modernism. The open-plan layout includes a central living area, flexible movable walls, and an elevated gallery. A tribute to racing legend Eliška Junková influenced its design, incorporating modernism, futurism, and functionalism.
Spanish studio ARK Architects has completed a minimalist residence encased in staircases to preserve ancient trees on the plot in Benahavís, Spain. Named Villa Kaizen, the home fits snugly between several leafy trees. The name “kaizen” translates from Japanese to mean “improvement” and refers to the home’s strict minimalism, which nods to archetypal Andalusian villas.
Trivikramalaya Residence by AND Studio is a climate-responsive home located in Jaipur, India. Designed in 2024, this 15,000-square-foot residence incorporates natural light as a key element, using skylights, deep fenestrations and strategic openings to maintain a cool atmosphere.
Lean-Three is a three-volume home designed by architect Cavin Costello of The Ranch Mine. Located in Durango, Colorado, the house takes inspiration from the straightforward design of lean-to structures. It was designed for clients who enjoy outdoor activities, biking, and cooking.
Architecture Plus Information has designed the New York City flagship offices of French advertising giant Publicis Groupe. The project, which features a “playground-like landscape”, reimagines a full floor of the building that serves as a “clubhouse” for the company’s creative collective, Le Truc.
Architecturefirm has transformed a 1930s-era power plant in Richmond, Virginia, into the headquarters for Arts & Letters Creative Co. The branding and marketing company now occupies the historic building in Shockoe Bottom, reimagined as a vibrant, day-lit workspace.
Dom Arquitectura used contrasting white and stone for the exterior of this house in Tarragona, Spain. Aiming to reference Roman city walls, the building is composed of two forms. On the ground floor, a stone facade opens up to a garden, while on the first floor, a white structure features balconies and terraces. The property, designed in 2018, also prioritises climate efficiency, using thermal insulation panels to prevent thermal bridges.
