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.
Nestled in Strzykuły, Poland, the Swoosh House is a slender pavilion designed by Pawel Lis Architekci. The 220-square-metre residence incorporates arched elements intended to frame views and maximise access to sunlight. Built on the axis of a long first floor, its top floor is set back diagonally.
On a corner lot in Jardim Europa, São Paulo, P483 House rises as a striking 16,150 sq ft (1,500 sq m) residence. Designed by Armentano Arquitetura, the house features a transparent glass pavilion with a wooden structure that serves as the central volume, dividing the real estate into two blocks: the social area opening onto the backyard and pool, and the private living spaces positioned at the rear of the plot.
Nestled between the vernacular forms of a vibrant East Vancouver neighbourhood, Fluevog House is a house designed by MA+HG Architects in 2024. A home for a prominent local shoemaker, Fluevog House showcases a unique appearance derived from a subtractive carving of pure geometry, with a yellow roof deck and triangular and round windows. As a Net Zero project, Fluevog House expressively combines creativity and technical performance.