Situated in Swannanoa, United States, Mountain Mint is a 2,000-square-foot house designed by Rusafova Markulis Architects. This compact, resource-efficient home has clean and minimal interiors, featuring light white oak wood flooring. The layout offers ageless simplicity, providing one-level living with a design that underscores a connection to its wooded surroundings, while cleverly positioning the building to preserve the site’s untouched natural beauty and views down Swannanoa Valley.
Ginkgo Valley Treehouse, located in Suizhou, China, is a house designed by Moguang Studio in 2023. The project features a playful, decentralized interior that offers an engaging alignment with the surrounding landscape, while a dynamic relationship between orthogonal and non-orthogonal systems shapes the spatial experiences. Aspects in color and materiality develop the diverse quality of the project, revealing a harmonious existence with the natural setting and creating opportunities for rich experiences.
Kahshe Lake Cottage by Solares Architecture is a house located in Gravenhurst, Canada. Designed in 2020, the project serves as a connection with nature for summer weekends full of play and relaxation. The story of the cottage goes back to 1987, when Solares’s co-founder Tom Knezic’s family first acquired the property, building a small bunkie as a temporary shelter.
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Cascais, Portugal, Casa Juzo exemplifies the pinnacle of modern residential architecture. Designed by Aartium Projects in 2024, this elegant house caters to the short to medium stay rental market. Casa Juzo embodies a dedication to eco-friendly design practices, ensuring that every visitor revels in both opulence and ecological stewardship.
Nestled in Herzliya, Israel, The Crown Jewel is a private house designed by Boaz Snir. The massive renovation took place on a 500 sq m (5,382 sq ft) lot, including multiple additions, and integrated local Mediterranean influences, European architecture, and American design elements. It was finished in 2025 and embodies a unique blend of styles, showcasing a connection to the natural surroundings.
Water House is a 2024 house designed by REMY arquitectos, located in Nordelta, Benavidez, Argentina. Water House is a dynamic design that integrates water into its spaces. Features include a double-height living room surrounded by a water mirror, an interior pool, and a material palette including concrete, wood and glass.
Anand Home is a house located in Ahmedabad, India. Designed by Hiren Patel Architects, it features a seamless blend of spaces, light and textures, creating a modern luxury expression where nature isn’t just the backdrop but an integral part of the design. At 17,800 sq. ft., the bungalow blurs the boundaries between landscape, architecture and interiors, distributing a journey through lush gardens with water features before welcoming visitors with grand wooden doors.
Backfold House is a house located in Bangkok, Thailand. Designed in 2024 by HAA Studio, the residential property uniquely embraces internal space and climate considerations with an inward-facing courtyard. The architecture responds to the local environment and social expectations while offering a private space that interacts with external elements, showcasing a design philosophy adept at blending modernist principles with tropics-oriented practicality.
