Jetty House in Taupo, New Zealand, designed by First Light in 2023, offers panoramic views of Lake Taupo. Prioritizing the Passive House Standard, this 178-square-metre home provides year-round comfort in one of New Zealand’s challenging climates.
In the province of Padua, Villa SM stands out as an architectural creation by L-Z Architects. Finished in 2022, this residence surprises with the strong contrast between light travertine and dark brown plaster. The concept emphasizes clean lines and basic forms, blending aesthetics and practicality. In addition, the two-story developed residence features living and sleeping areas embellished with large windows, creating a bright and welcoming environment.
The Donavan House, nestled in the lush pine forests of Comporta, Portugal, was designed by PIMAA in 2024. This unique home embraces biophilic design principles, seamlessly merging with its natural surroundings.
Villa Icaria, a 2024 house in Guadalajara, Spain, was designed by Arquitectura Al Descubierto as a utopian proposal. The project’s volumes intertwine with nature, using local materials and engaging a rural organicism.
Patricia Martinez Architecture has designed House LWF in São Paulo, Brazil, with a focus on environmental impact reductions. Built with a glued laminated timber (glulam) structure, the home offers panoramic views of São Pedro Beach on the region’s North Coast. The blocks are clad in wood and precast materials, and feature natural lighting from large glass panels. It is designed to integrate with the surrounding natural landscape of the Iporanga Condominium.
Completed in 2024, Casa Bridge-ette by Arman Safavi stands in Tehran, Iran, as a private residence incorporating Persian garden elements. This modern house features a glass façade, stone and wood details, and a retractable pool extending into its clubhouse.
The Residences at Sandford Lodge by Shay Cleary Architects is a low-rise, high-density residential development in Dublin, Ireland. Completed in 2023, it features 36 garden apartments and duplexes, offering spacious yet compact living spaces.
Characterized by their buff brick exteriors, the homes create a unique aesthetic while integrating comfortably into their setting.
Dduddu House & Ajour Cafe in South Korea, designed by PLS Architects in 2022, combines exposed concrete and white-painted facades. The project integrates a home and a cafe, reflecting the owner’s desire to create a space centered around their child. The unique design reinterprets local planning guidelines to harmonize commercial and residential functions, featuring a layout that balances public and private spaces.