Sea Sight, located in Limassol, Cyprus, is a house designed by VOX Architects in 2023. A modern abode, it presents a harmonious blend of blue and turquoise hues contrasted by sunlit whites. Built into a hill, the house faces south with features like a powerful eave extension that serves dual purposes. Simple interiors feature brands like Laufen, Flos, and Lago, maintaining elegance and functionality. Its distinctive secret garden to the north adds a serene escape.
Las Rocas is a 6,400-metre-squared complex of houses in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, designed by Ignacio Urquiza Architecture. It features modular designs reflecting site-specific conditions and endemic vegetation. The homes, tied together by common facilities, feature central service areas for cars and bathrooms made of natural stone.
Designed by SOA, House Lhotka in Prague, Czech Republic, was completed in 2020. This house, arranged in four distinct volumes, is unified by a central corridor and dining area. Large windows and movable glass partitions enhance the connection to the garden.
Villa C by La Leta Architettura features three levels and is located in Mondello, Italy. The addition of two cuts in the layout, with exterior walls made of stone, illuminate and connect the lower level to the garden. Furniture pieces organised throughout the house include a mix of standard and custom designs made from wood, walnut Alpiwood composite and other materials all unified by warm tones.
FMT Estudio has revamped a historical house in Mérida, Mexico, respecting the neighborhood’s original architectural character. Completed in 2023, the Dolores project involved reconfiguring the property, adding contemporary elements to the original early 20th-century structure. Light volumes were added for contrast, along with wooden and marble details on windows and doors. The team aimed to preserve the neighborhood’s identity while incorporating modern updates to inspire other local developments.
The Berkeley Hills Residence, located in Berkeley, CA, United States, exemplifies contemporary architecture, designed by HAAS Architecture in 2016. The house’s design connects beautifully with nature, showcasing a sleek, modern aesthetic. The expansive interior highlights serene spaces filled with natural light, including a cozy lounge area, a luxurious master en-suite bathroom that opens to the outdoors, and an exquisite wine cellar that complements sophisticated living.
The House in Dania, designed by Quadrat Estudio, is located in Denia, Spain. Created in 2022, this Mediterranean house embraces its natural surroundings between Montgó and the beach.
In 2024, M2.senos Arquitectos designed the LBlack House in Matosinhos Municipality, Portugal. It features granite pavements and black brick facades. The home prioritizes openness with large courtyard-facing openings and maintains community presence with a street-facing railing.
