Villa O rests in a natural setting on a spacious lakeside plot in Trakai, Lithuania, designed by YCL studio and completed in 2025. This 237-square-metre (2,550-square-foot) house is defined by a circular volume that integrates semi-enclosed, sunken courtyards, fostering a continuous connection with the outdoors while offering an unconventional, sculptural architectural approach. An open, dynamic living space at the home’s core unites multiple functional areas into a harmonious environment.
Set within a dense pinewood landscape in Sintra, Portugal, the Pinewood Villa refresh was led by João Tiago Aguiar in 2025. The refurbishment aimed to cultivate a deeper relationship with nature and light while employing a design style characterized by clarity, restraint, and timelessness. The architecture and interiors reflect a project philosophy that aspires to be grounded in quiet architecture, where the precision of each gesture builds a lasting relationship between space, use, and context.
i29 designed the Senior Shelter, a 100 m² (1,076 sq ft) house, in the Netherlands. This single-level abode integrates architecture and interior design into a harmonious space for multigenerational living. This project prioritizes the human scale and comfort, creating a layout that fosters connection with the outdoors while respecting the privacy of its residents.
Designed by Silverline, Casa M is a single-family house located in Arcozelo, Portugal. The property features a contemporary design characterised by spaciousness and natural materials. The dwelling features three distinct areas, including private spaces that flow into open, multifunctional social zones that connect to the outdoors, showcasing a modern approach that harmonises with the surrounding landscape.
The Luna House, designed by Nommo Arquitetos and located in Curitiba, Brazil, was completed in 2024. Nestled within the untouched Atlantic Forest landscape, the house reflects the light around it, contrasting subtly with the surrounding nature.
Forgetting Time House, located in Singapore and designed by Wallflower Architecture + Design, is a refreshing example of biophilic home design, inspired by the idea of creating a retreat amidst nature in a tropical environment. Completed in 2022, the house juxtaposes indoor and outdoor spaces, employing a combination of full-height glass doors and a restrained material palette to offer ease of movement and to conjure thoughts of escapism.
PASSA.TEMPO is a private residence set on a hillside in Montefano, Italy. Designed by Michele Gambato, it recovers the orthography of local rural houses, exploring a strong conceptual architectural design that connects the surrounding landscape with the intimate, domestic space through oversized windows and abstract openings. The theme of nature preserves and emphasizes the connection with the outside, as well as the necessary degree of permeability in space and time.
A.J.C. House is located in Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal, and was designed by José António Lopes da Costa. The project incorporates a house with differentiated spaces creating a strong relationship with the outside in the social areas, with the patios and gardens. The openings sometimes tear through the walls, allowing the whole complex to create differentiated living areas. The project was completed in 2022.
