Perched in the lively center of São Paulo, Brazil, the Leopoldo House presents a remarkable apartment complex crafted by PSA Arquitetura. Finalized in 2023, this residential wonder seamlessly integrates contemporary design with urban life.
The Meadow Lane Retreat house by Wheeler Kearns Architects quietly enhances its Sitting on a wooded bluff, the Lake Michigan house aligns tightly to three heightened elements: its dramatic natural light, incredible expansive views and strategic material choices. Three structures with slatted-oak ceilings wrap around a serene pool terrace, offering a place for the retiree homeowners to breathe and reconnect.
The C6 house, designed by CTA – Creative Architects, is located in the Cẩm Mỹ District, Dong Nai, Vietnam. Crafted in 2024, this countryside residence prioritizes spaces for large family gatherings, with a 70-square-metre communal area for reunions and celebrations.
The design also integrates unique features like a half-inside, half-outside BBQ table and a sizable porch, emphasizing indoor-outdoor living.
South African studio SAOTA has completed the Noom Hotel Abidjan Plateau in Ivory Coast, featuring a layered facade as a contemporary extension of the city’s modernist heritage. The studio references local patterns and motifs within clean, rational forms at this skyscraping hotel, blending modernism with regional identity advancements in both design and architecture.
Located on Grove Road in Greater London, England, the Kanal House has been updated by William Tozer Associates. Completed in 2024, the project features a modern extension and landscape elements that frame views of the nearby canal. It draws from Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, incorporating unique rooflights and a steel frame finished in intumescent paint.
The Duncan Residence stands as a well-executed multi-level house designed by Zack | de Vito Architecture + Construction, located in San Francisco, California. The home embodies contemporary architecture, featuring open and flexible interiors to maximize the stunning views and landscaped garden terraces for which the celebrated Noe Valley district is known.
Kart Projects designed House K, a single-storey residence in Australia, in 2021. The project, just a 50-square-metre extension, aimed to maximise garden space on a small block. The design retained existing spaces while cleverly overlapping functions. Coffered ceiling volumes in the addition provide a sense of spaciousness and light.
The Herbert St house is located in Mornington, Australia, nestled on a hill overlooking Mills Beach and Port Phillip Bay. Designed by COS Design in 2023, it features a reverse living layout to capture stunning views from the main living areas. The home, pool, and garden blend relaxed and sophisticated elements, with unique foliage, recycled clinker bricks, and black steel accents.