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Black House by A-01

Modern tropical home with wood and steel construction, large windows, and raised decks.

Designed by A-01, the Black House is located along the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Built in 2022, the residence is part of the modular No Footprint House series and showcases a climate-responsive design. The house incorporates passive strategies such as cross ventilation, solar shading, and rainwater harvesting to create an efficient living space.

Contemporary View Home Offers Stunning Sonoma Valley Views

FeaturedSpacious, modern outdoor living area with pool, seating, and multilevel home design.

EAG Studio has designed the Contemporary View home in Glen Ellen, California. Completed in 2021, this resort-style, off-the-grid house captures panoramic views of Sonoma Valley and features state-of-the-art sustainable features across its three-acre lot.

Ideal for both small and large-scale entertainment, the home emphasizes self-sufficiency and durability with systems for producing its own water, food, and energy, using smart home technologies and noble materials. Thoughtfully designed gathering spaces and tiered gardens complement the dynamic landscape, enhancing indoor-outdoor living.

Longwood ADU by Patrick TIGHE Architecture

Contemporary glass-walled home with sleek wooden facade, illuminated pool, and lush greenery.

The Longwood ADU exemplifies innovative residential design, merging functionality with aesthetic allure. Designed by Patrick TIGHE Architecture, the dwelling reimagines urban living in Los Angeles, CA, with a distinctive open plan, soaring cedar-clad ceilings, and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions. The 1,200 sq ft space features polished concrete floors and a sliding glass wall, creating a harmonious link to the surrounding environment and offering a tranquil retreat from city life.

Corfu House Merges Modern Design with Corfu’s Natural Landscape

An airy, modern interior with panoramic lake and mountain views through expansive windows.

Corfu House on the Greek island of Corfu underwent interior design refinement in 2023 by Georgios Apostolopoulos. Initially imagined by Tony Wynbourne and a local architect, the property’s design was further developed in collaboration with Apostolopoulos to blend contemporary design with the surrounding landscape.

The house, oriented along an east-west axis, features unobstructed views of the sea, with exterior stone walls and minimalist interiors that highlight panoramic vistas and embrace the natural environment.

Casa Xecua by Yemail Arquitectura

A distinctive wooden cabin elevated on stilts, with a covered porch and large windows against a cloudy sky.

Casa Xecua in Guasca, Colombia, was designed in 2022 by Yemail Arquitectura. The wooden cabin features an orthogonal volume oriented toward distant views, with living spaces extending over an outdoor deck. Constructed with tecumani pine and annealed clay roof tiles, the cabin reflects a primitive aesthetic and houses bedrooms that end in boxes for privacy.

The Oeiras House by OODA

Rustic wooden beams and large windows overlook a lush outdoor garden scene.

The Oeiras House is a residence in Lisbon, Portugal, designed by the architecture studio OODA in 2024. The project was shaped by the size of the site and existing natural elements, ensuring a seamless connection between the interior and the surrounding environment. A rationalistic geometry is employed, emphasising the architectural and environmental values.

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