Philipp Architekten designed Villa Fröschle on a hillside in Heilbronn, Germany. The three-story house, designed in 2020, features loft-like living spaces elevated above a garden atrium with a pool and a movable wooden deck. Architect Anna Philipp aimed to create a modern treehouse feel by placing key living areas on the first floor, away from the street’s hustle.
Milada Cottage, designed by ADR in the Krkonoše Mountains of the Czech Republic, features classic mountain architecture with wood and concrete interiors.
Set against the striking backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, Vipp Todos Santos in Mexico is a guesthouse designed by PPAA Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados completed in 2024. This 350-square-metre house features a sophisticated blend of Mexican and Scandinavian design traditions.
MATERIA Gustavo Carmona has completed House of Light in Miami, Florida. Crafted in 2024, the house prioritizes privacy and a sensory experience. The thoughtfully curated landscape envelops the house, featuring outdoor showers and planters, offering luxurious simplicity and a strong sense of place. Water, shadow, and reflection provide a timeless character to the design.
The CMC House in Xangri-lá, Brazil, designed by KS arquitetos, combines concrete and wood for a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Crafted in 2021, this coastal residence emphasizes natural light, accentuated by expansive openings that link social zones to the pool. The dynamic geometry and careful material choice create a warm, inviting environment, celebrating contemporary architecture while fostering a deep connection with its surroundings along the scenic Rio Grande do Sul coastline.
Studio mk27 has designed a house in Guarujá, Brazil, suspended on stilts to preserve the surrounding tropical forest. Completed in 2023, Canopy House features sliding glass panels and an elevated platform overlooking the canopies. The interior design celebrates Brazilian culture, incorporating contemporary design, traditional craftsmanship, and original artwork.
The Gardener’s House by Splinter Society in Brunswick East, Australia, is designed to harmonize with an ornamental garden. This house features a red-toned period structure blending old and new elements. The modern addition faces a neighboring home, allowing light to filter through.
The hum of suburbia echoes through the lush Kalutara landscape surrounding Kumudu Villa. A project by Kith Studio, this 2024 family house in Sri Lanka redefines modernity through a profoundly philosophical approach to form, material and context. The dwelling embraces Brutalist architecture ideals, mixing exposed brick and concrete volume for a raw yet warm aesthetic.