Casa Ananda, designed by Yturbe Taller de arquitectura and located in Mexico City, Mexico, epitomizes tropical modernism. Expertly blending raw materials, light contrasts, and fluid spaces, this unique house prioritizes its natural environment.
The creation of a sanctuary awash in overhangs, timber louvers, and expansive glass panels showcases a design philosophy that emphasizes a tactile experience and a seamless integration with the landscape resulting in comfort amid the tropical climate of Mexico City.
Set along the shoreline in Minnesota, Lakeside Modern is a 7,400-square-foot (686-square-meter) residence designed by PKA Architecture to redefine private living while maximizing lake views. Positioned discreetly from the road yet seamlessly open to the water, its design caters to a family seeking a home for both summer and year-round vacations, transforming the space into an inviting retreat filled with familial warmth and collaboration with Martha Dayton Design.
In the heart of Saugatuck, MI, United States, dSPACE Studio unveils Silver Lake, a house designed this year that embodies a seamless fusion of nature and architecture. This retreat offers the homeowners a layered architectural experience in which to interact with the serene landscape and their art collection, while the design integrates Brazilian elements into a sculptural object that blurs the boundaries between architecture and art.
House DMD, designed by Fabrikat arhitektura d.o.o., is a modern house located in Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia. This two-storey house features an elongated volume and a gable roof, showcasing a design that adapts to its sloping surroundings. It boasts a combination of materials, including a base of stone and plaster, and timber cladding, while prioritizing sustainability, natural integration, and exceptional views throughout.
Angra House is located in Angra dos Reis, RJ, Brazil, designed by Studio Arthur Casas, and built as a house. By the sea, an architecture combining large openings, raw stones, and mashrabiyas interacts with the surrounding materials to establish full integration with the nature of Angra dos Reis, in Rio de Janeiro. Designed in 2024, the project is a renovation intended to adapt the house to the needs of a family—a couple with two children.
W Maldives, set in the breathtaking North Ari Atoll, has reopened following a stunning transformation led by Julian Miaja. The resort’s design narrative is inspired by the “worlds above and below” the atoll’s surface, weaving together the lush biodiversity of the land and the vibrant marine ecosystems beneath the waves, creating a new standard of luxury—one that celebrates the beauty of nature and fosters meaningful connections.
Casa Encinos is a house located in Santiago, Mexico. Designed by arxprnr in 2024, the house stands out for its clean and harmonious architecture defined by its connection with the surrounding environment and nature, which enhances the design’s uniqueness and aesthetic appeal.
Set on 20 acres of a working ranch in Winthrop, WA, the Wandling Road abode reinterprets the balance of sophisticated design and practical function. Designed by Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects in 2021, this residence offers striking vistas of expansive mountains, lively hills adorned with wildflowers, and grazing livestock. Its layout features two metallic-clad volumes supporting a variety of distinct living areas, tied together by a welcoming entrance and utility room.
