Situated in Los Altos Hills, California, Materials Matter is a house designed by Fergus Garber Architects in 2021. This contemporary residence highlights timeless sophistication, featuring a striking façade that juxtaposes a gray standing seam metal roof with velvety stucco, complemented by dark wooden headers. Inside, expansive spaces like the great room and kitchen boast high-end materials, while custom storage solutions and a stylish staircase enhance functionality and aesthetics.
Casa Yuri in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico is a house designed by Zozaya Arquitectos. The generous, expansive residence reinterprets the Zihuatanejo vernacular in a bold, contemporary language designed to celebrate the surrounding oceanfront landscape. The property features a lushly landscaped pedestrian ramp leading to a motor lobby and includes a variety of uniquely constructed spaces, most notably the largest palapa ever built by Zozaya Arquitectos for a private residence.
Gallery House by Formwerkz Architects is a house located in Singapore, designed in 2025. The property features extensive off-form concrete walls, which act as a calm backdrop to the artworks displayed throughout the space. The house’s design aims to reflect both artistry and comfort, serving as a gallery space for public events and a comfortable home for its family of five.
Magma White Santorini is a house located in Santorini, Greece. Designed by KKMK Architects and completed in 2025, the project uses geometry and local materials to integrate the architecture within the site. The existing residence underwent an architectural reworking that features spaces defined by bespoke joinery, built-in shelving, and Volakas marble elements. Guesthouses, embedded into the volcanic slope, reference Cycladic tradition without relying on nostalgia.
Casa Moro is a house located in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Designed by TAM Arquitectura, it features a striking blend of a wavy concrete mantle and a reflective floating volume, harmonising with its natural forested surroundings. This design style is emphasised by the creation of a central courtyard that serves as the heart of the home, alongside a verdant terrace that enhances the organic feel of the property.
H+L HOUSE is a two-storey house located in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil. Designed by Mariana Orsi arquitetura + design and completed in 2025, the house features a design that maximises transparency and connection to the outdoors, utilising materials like concrete, stone, wood, steel, and glass.
Nestled along the wild northern shores of Lake Tremblant, La Flèche is a Quebec residence that reimagines the mountain chalet with contemporary elegance. Set on a dramatically steep site, the residence unfolds across two levels, totaling over 700 square meters. Evoking an arrow or harpoon, the rooflines of La Flèche thrust skyward, welcoming visitors with drama and flair while the warm wood slat soffits beneath offer a welcoming, tactile quality.
Mahogany House is a multi-generational home with two pods separated by a focal courtyard, featuring a swimming pool, in Melbourne, Australia. Designed by R Architecture, the house employs a sustainable, biophilic design approach, integrating natural elements and abundant greenery.
