The firm Black Rabbit remodeled the Friar Tuck Residence in 2024, embracing sustainability and natural materials while preserving its original form. Located in Austin, Texas, the mid-century house incorporates passive solar techniques and a variety of courtyards.

The House in Porto Cheli is a country home designed by 3H Architects in Porto Cheli, Greece. Conceptualized in 2024, the house features a linear structure with clean lines and geometric volumes, harmoniously integrated into its sloping plot. The design emphasizes panoramic sea views through a series of frames, with the main residence and guest houses strategically placed to maximize functionality and scenery.

Loop House by Mobius Architekci in Poland exemplifies a blend of contemporary architecture and nature. Designed in 2024, it integrates the environment through thoughtful composition, panoramic views, and materials like stone, Corten, and wood. Loop House manifests a philosophy of living in harmony with the landscape, offering a serene retreat that respects and draws inspiration from its surroundings.

Casa Serra Azul, a wooden structure and prefabricated panel house designed by Apiacás Arquitetos in 2022, occupies a plot in São Paulo, Brazil. The layout embraces a horizontal form, maximising interaction with the land and providing excellent cross-ventilation. Its cohesive design, featuring a large wooden roof, aims to minimise material waste and introduce new construction possibilities, prioritising environmental concerns.

Grupo Arquitectura designed Four Houses Pinares, a set of four independent residences amidst a wooded landscape in Mexico. The architects adapted the homes to the site’s natural topography, ensuring minimal disruption to existing trees. Each structure features a metallic frame with visible wooden beams and panels.

EC Architecture Design revamped a Parisian apartment along the Canal Saint Martin, combining two separate spaces. Designed in 2022, the 70-square-meter apartment now boasts an open-plan living area with custom furniture. The project emphasized materials, incorporating stone walls, wooden beams, terrazzo, quartz, and marble. A striking feature is the bathroom, designed as a “suspended black box” between the bedroom and living area, adding a graphic touch to the interior.

House with Garden by Frasquet Arquitectos is located in Valencia, Spain. Designed in 2024, this modern home prioritizes natural light and its surrounding environment.

HGA Studio designed the Brahminy House, a contemporary house in Byron Bay, Australia, completed in 2022. Nestled above Wategos Beach, the house serves as a portal for the ocean and native heath.