The Academy Highlands House is a restful haven nestled on a serene rise in Bellingham, WA, designed by Risa Boyer Architecture. This extraordinary house showcases a blend of natural materials and minimal furnishings to create a space where comfort and creativity harmonize. Striking a balance between contemporary architecture and its verdant surroundings, the property captures sweeping vistas of Whatcom Lake while offering residents plenty of space to unwind and relax.
The 436 Indiana Street house is a single-family residence located in the Pinkney neighborhood of Lawrence, Kansas, United States. Designed and built from the ground up by the students of Studio 804, it meets the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum Standards. This sustainable and modern home integrates history with sustainable design while providing easy access to shopping, dining, and cultural experiences in downtown Lawrence.
Located in Zapallar, Chile, the ACFA House is designed by Estudio Alto. This 450-square meter house embodies the principles of geometry rather than conventional architecture, where circular spaces foster connection. Bathed in sunlight through large windows, the residence feels flexible depending on the number of inhabitants.
The Panorama Residence, designed by Façade Architecture in Pátrai, Greece, features a three-level house where all its spaces and functions are integrated. The architectural design prioritises the existing structure’s qualities and the residents’ needs, resulting in a home that elegantly highlights its stunning surroundings and takes full advantage of the views and lighting, contributing to a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience, enhanced by biophilic principles that reverberate throughout the residence’s extensive garden.
Tiny Auro is a remarkable cabin conceived by Trawa Arquitectos, situated in Puerto Varas, Chile. Finished in 2024, this distinctive edifice encourages individuals to disconnect from the chaos of everyday life and reconnect with the great outdoors. Positioned between the breathtaking Calbuco volcano and the peaceful banks of Lake Llanquihue, this haven pays tribute to the allure of the Lakes Region.
House for BEES, a house located in Mosman, Australia, was designed in 2021 by Downie North Architects. Driven by shared values of connectedness, site-specificity, place making and passive design, House for BEES encompasses a refined addition directly connected to the garden. Conceived as a garden room, the design directly grounds and orients the occupants toward their garden. Kitchen, living and dining spaces are lightly contained by a floating roof.
This project is a house located in Victoria, Canada, designed in 2016 by D’Arcy Jones Architects. The house is oriented east-west, sited between mature Garry Oaks at the east and rock outcroppings near the street at the west. Living spaces and a pool are organized in a U-shape, enclosing a lushly planted courtyard. All interior spaces are defined by concrete floors, white walls and curved ceilings that glow.
Meadow House is a house designed by Mark English Architects in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Mark English Architects also designed the interior of the residence, which showcases features influenced by Korean and Californian styles.
The house is nestled within the Santa Lucia Preserve and boasts elements like deep terraces, wide corridors, and a sunken lounge that provide an inviting connection to the surrounding landscape.
