Situated within Quebec’s Laurentian woods, the Hauts-Bois House designed by Thellend Fortin Architectes exemplifies architecture that seamlessly evolves with its landscape. In 2019, the clean and geometric design follows the topography for a harmonious setting. Picture windows allow for captivating connections to the abundance of nature, while connecting rooms embody a cross-view concept that encourages appreciation of the seasons.
Clarke is a private house located in Melbourne, Australia, designed by Austin Maynard Architects. The alteration and addition to the single-storey weatherboard homestead features minimalist aesthetics and highlights functionality and comfort. The interior offers a spacious living area with a seating nook by the pocket garden, careful zoning, natural light, and lush greenery views, while a staircase embedded in the wall takes you up to the teen zone or ‘apartment’.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Salt Point, New York, the Salt Point Residence epitomizes the extraordinary partnership between Reddymade and the illustrious artist Ai Weiwei. Finalized in 2022, this carefully conceived weekend getaway enhances an earlier assembly of hexagonal structures established during the 1980s. The harmonious design emphasizes an exquisite balance between contemporary architecture and the organic charm of its environment.
Casa Brisa is a new construction project in Madrid, Spain designed by Ábaton, embracing a modern house style that incorporates nature and natural light into the living space. Spanning two levels, the home’s design utilizes the topography of the land, with the public areas at the lower level and private, family-oriented spaces on the upper level, centered around a visually commanding oak tree that enhances the vibrant, modern surroundings.
Located in East York, Toronto, this house is a renovation-addition project by Atelier RZLBD. The existing one-story bungalow is renovated and a second floor is added on top, creating a more personalized and sustainable setting for a young professional couple with two children. However, pandemic-related challenges forced a drastic revision which has bestowed dynamic double-height spaces on the ground floor and formed an exterior reminiscent of a periscope.
Located in one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Toronto, the Hoggs Hollow, 10° of Separation House is a response to the existing geographical context and nature of the site, as well as the client’s needs for a retirement home. The project employs handmade brick, dark stucco, dark bronze anodized aluminum cladding and large terrazzo tiles, among other materials, to realise the architect’s specific spatial vision and features, including a celebrated 10° angle rotation .
Casa LM is a house located in Eldorado do Sul, Brazil. Designed in 2022 by Studio Arthur Casas, this residence features a materiality that combines wood and concrete, ensuring abundant natural illumination and strong ventilation. Distinct areas within the house are marked by a central staircase and spaces for leisure, games, and sauna are incorporated at the upper level.
Located in Mexico, Casa Eclipse is a house designed in 2025 by Zozaya Arquitectos that embraces contemporary architecture, interweaving vernacular elements and materials for a connection with its coastal location. Its main volume unfolds on two levels around a helical staircase, which uniquely regulates light with a radial dome, facilitating a seamless integration between the residence’s interiors and exteriors that accentuates its relationship with the ocean.
