Pelio Estate is a family-owned boutique winery located in Monterey, California, designed by Hawkins Interiors. The space combines natural materials with vintage furnishings, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
House of Bluff is an efficient house transformation in Beijing that is surrounded by lightweight trees. China-based practice Chaoffice partnered with skilled local labourers to restore the house, removing decrepit elements but preserving the traditional main structure.
Gallery House by Ben Hudson Architects in Queenstown, New Zealand, combines mid-century modern design with art-filled interiors. Completed in 2023, the home features layered spaces that incorporate timber, polished concrete, and a neutral color palette.
The house’s design emphasizes energy efficiency with passive house principles, offering a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Mars House, designed by Studio Lau, stands in Canada as an angular residence. Its split-level layout prioritizes space efficiency, with formal living and dining rooms omitted for optimal utility. Natural light fills the home through expansive windows and skylights, complemented by large sliding doors that create a seamless flow between indoors and out.
The interior aesthetic combines modern lines with warm wood accents, fostering an inviting atmosphere. The exterior, featuring black metal and warm wood siding, reflects the thoughtful blend of spaces inside.
Lithuanian architecture studio INBLUM has renovated a house in the Žvėrynas district of Vilnius using traditional wooden construction methods to blend the property with its natural surroundings. Designed in 2024, A House in Žvėrynas integrates CLT (cross-laminated timber) technology, precise craftsmanship and sustainable practices to preserve the traditional aesthetic while adapting to modern needs.
The McAdam residence aka Alpine Home 1 in Queenstown, New Zealand, designed by Ben Hudson Architects in 2022, features intersecting gables on a sloping site. The minimalist interior includes bespoke timber joinery, offering a ski lodge-like ambiance with sunlit spaces and a dark-tiled bathroom.
Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Massaro House sits on a private island in Mahopac, United States. Realised by Tom Heinz in 2008, the 5,000-square-foot home features a cantilever stretching 75 feet (23 meters) in two directions.
The interior boasts 27 skylights, six fireplaces, and African mahogany details, maintaining Wright’s midcentury design aesthetic throughout. With 15-foot (4.6-meter) ceiling heights, the Massaro House complements the existing Chahroudi cottage built by the architect in 1951.
Ino Residence is a house update project in Thalames, Greece, executed by the architecture studio 3H_ARCHITECTS. The residence was updated in 2024 with an interior design guided by an emphasis on stone detailing, a harmonious material palette and connection between spaces.