Studio Arthur Casas designed the MW Apartment in Recife, Brazil, with high ceilings to take advantage of its ocean views. The Brazilian studio embraced the exposed beams, encasing them with wood to create a distinct separation between the social, private, and service areas. Cool, resistant materials were used for the floors to match the tropical climate, and the walls are finished with cement paint. The apartment features an impressive art collection and bespoke furniture by renowned designers.
Wedge House, designed by Syncstudio, is located at Mt. Satsuki’s foothills in Ikeda City, Japan. Completed in 2024, this three-story residence features a wedge shape that minimizes load on retaining walls while maximising living space.
House in the Beskids by RS+ Robert Skitek is set in the scenic landscape of the Beskid Żywiecki Mountains, Poland. Designed in 2023, this house embraces a sloped terrain and a forest setting to maximize views. The structure features alternating single-pitch roofs across three segments, each visually and functionally distinct, optimizing both mountain and forest panoramas.
UK studio AR Design Studio has added a single-storey extension to a mid-century “Seventies House” in Winchester, UK. Designed to complement the home’s existing style, the extension features clean lines, minimalist decor, and extensive glazing for unobstructed garden views.
The Five Cove House by RHAD Architects is located on a Nova Scotia island, connected by a causeway. Designed in 2022, the 1,560-square-foot home, surrounded by five coves, replicates the under-stated typical seaside shed that has been split, pulled, flipped, and extended to create courtyards. The one-storey house was subdivided to present a main dwelling area with a kitchen, living, and dining space, as well as a guest suit, forming a “cottage within a cottage” for added seclusion.
Selva Restaurant, designed by El Equipo Creativo, brings a tropical twist to the Nhow Hotel in Amsterdam. Positioned on the 24th floor, the restaurant blends organic shapes, vibrant colours, and natural materials to complement its Latin American cuisine. The space features a curvilinear zoning, plant-filled ceiling, and a suspended reflective element that creates a jungle-like atmosphere. These elements evoke water and add warmth, enhancing the striking glass facade by OMA, led by Rem Koolhaas.
Chez D. is a three-bedroom apartment located in Bucharest, Romania, designed by Jooca Studio in 2021. The designers, Bianca Buruiană and Alexandra Stamate, reconfigured the layout during construction, introducing features like a glass partition in place of a brick wall to invite more light. The interior embraces the New Chic style, blending art and minimalism, with custom-made furniture and creative lighting adding to its characterful design.
Cote Architects highlights local climate-smart features throughout this concrete home in Huế, Vietnam. Designed in 2024, the PVT House comprises two stacked volumes arranged around a lush garden, easing natural lighting and ventilation. Passive cooling methods include open-air patios and a facade with adjustable glass doors, enhancing air circulation. This approach not only ensures comfort but also reduces energy use, resonating with the studio’s focus on environmentally friendly solutions.
