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Square House is a residence located in Genk, Belgium. Designed by Cocoon Architecten in 2017, this house combines transparency and privacy through spatial planning, utilizing a central inner courtyard to flood the home with light while shielding it from neighbors. This approach emphasizes a contemporary Japanese design aesthetic, exemplified by a Washitsu, or Japanese room, where old and new elements converge.

Moenda’s House marries modern minimalism with landscape in Joanópolis, Brazil. Created by Felipe Rodrigues in 2017, this striking real estate features concrete and water tanks, infusing the interiors with nature invites relaxation and tranquility while defining its special aesthetic. Indulge your senses and discover more about Moenda’s House in this article.

Lakeside at Black Butte Ranch, designed by Hacker, is located in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. This wellness and spa real estate is inspired by the barn-like simplicity of original architecture and was designed in 2015. Celebrated for its unrivaled natural setting, the iconic Oregon resort community is enhanced by the arrangement of each new building along an arcing pathway connecting a renovated parking area to the Lodge.

The Point Grey Residence is located in Vancouver, Canada, designed by Evoke International Design in 2014. This single-family house, situated on a steep lot in the Point Grey neighbourhood, maintains its surrounding wooded landscape with existing features such as large firs and cedars, with views over the Burrard Inlet, downtown Vancouver, and the North Shore Mountains.

This off-grid house, located in Cache County, Utah, United States, is designed by CAST architecture. Built on a 5+ acre site bordering U.S. Forest Service land, the Logan Canyon Off-grid Cabin is slated for completion in 2024. The single-story structure features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, showcasing a restrained material palette that expresses durability, comfort and craft—while solar panels secure its off-grid capabilities.

Hacienda Wabi is a house located in Tulum, Mexico, designed in 2023 by RA!. Organised around a central courtyard, the residential complex is immersed in the jungle and seamlessly integrated into its natural surroundings, giving form to an array of stairways, terraces, and stepped volumes that, over time, visually merge with the landscape and reinterpret the passage of time and evoke the ancient settlements that once occupied the region.

Waikopou + is a family bach at which Daniel Marshall Architects employed a sophisticated architectural style in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2007. The structure is nestled in a unique coastal environment that offers stunning views, encircled by nature, and designed as an elegant refuge that transitions from main house to outdoor terrace. The project followed a path that prioritized harmony with the surrounding natural scenery, creating a fluid connection to the landscape.

Sited at the end of a right-of-way in a Remuera subdivision, Green House boasts stunning views of Hobson Bay in Auckland, New Zealand. Created by Daniel Marshall Architects in 2019, the property captivates with its blend of modern sophistication and innovative design. The renovation revamps the interiors of this house while preserving its distinctive connection to nature through both horizontal and vertical exterior elements, showcasing a commitment to contemporary living.