Casa Cabedelo HD is a house located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Designed by Valdemar Coutinho Arquitectos in 2021, its design embodies a functional, programmatic style while ensuring privacy via elongated volumes, serving as a barrier to prying eyes.
Located on Chaloem Phrkiat Thi 9 Road in Bangkok, Thailand, the 17 Ong-Sa House combines function and privacy. Designed by Poonsook Architects in 2024, this residential house features elements of Feng Shui. The layout is focused on functionality, while a series of gardens act as sound barriers against the busy streets, providing a secluded and comfortable living environment for the family, allowing them to enjoy peace and tranquility all day long.
The new JW Marriott Crete Resort and Spa sits on the rocky hillside of Akra Pelegri in Marathi, Greece. Designed by Block722, the hotel harmonises perfectly with its landscape. Relying on the local architectural language and the region’s slow-living ethos, the project represents a quiet, environmentally-driven luxury that deeply respects tradition. It comprises 160 rooms and suites providing accommodation for up to 450 guests, alongside spaces for wellness, hospitality, dining, and relaxation.
Crafted by Swarc Studio, the Central Beach Contemporary property features modern sophistication and is located in Vero Beach, Florida. This house delivers a balance of chic aesthetics and functionality in its design, enhancing the coastal living experience. With its bold exterior facade and serene interiors, the property illustrates an innovative approach to contemporary architecture.
Gundari Eco Villa III is located on the secluded island of Folegandros, Greece. Designed by block722 and completed in 2005, this spacious house embodies the timeless beauty of Cycladic architecture with sheltered courtyards and an earthy material palette. The villa blends seamlessly with the natural landscape, offers panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and reflects the island’s unhurried rhythm through refined luxury, a welcoming atmosphere and a connection to the local culture.
In the Hudson River Valley of upstate New York, the Hudson Valley Retreat is a house designed in 2023 by Lake Flato Architects. Perched on the edge of a restored native meadow and an Oak-Hickory forest, this tranquil weekend house fosters a strong connection with nature, forming a backdrop for resplendent views of the foreground and Catskills mountains, encouraging visitors to unwind and immerse themselves in the surrounding landscape.
Located in La Calera, Colombia, Casa Páramo was designed by PAE and embodies a vernacular design style. The house is situated in the Chingaza moorland area of the eastern mountain range of the Colombian Andes, at over 2,900 meters above sea level.
Characterized by self-management and traditional building methods, PAE‘s design references the temporality and growth typical of traditional Colombian rural architecture.
In the historic center of Ploaghe, Italy, domECO has designed a modern house featuring a dialogue between old and new architecture. The project utilises balanced volumes and carefully placed openings to breathe life into an existing building, creating a warm, sophisticated interior with an elegant and understated material palette. Every detail is designed to ensure easy movement and comfort across all levels of the home.