House TG3 is a contemporary house located in Villanueva de la Cañada (Madrid, Spain), designed by FH2L Arquitectos in 2022. The contemporary home’s layout organizes spatial functions around a central core open to a garden, enhancing circulation and integrating with nature while ensuring privacy and comfort in independent rooms through large openings for natural light.
Dancing Light is a house located in Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States. Set in the desert, this home utilizes indigenous materials and emphasizes natural light, designed by Kendle Design Collaborative in 2016. Layered walls of rammed-earth, metal, concrete and glass create a playful collection of organic forms while visually articulating the various functions within. A floating roof canopy enhances the design and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Set in Pak Chong, Thailand, W House II is a house designed by IDIN Architects in 2024. The property is elevated to 7 meters (23 feet) with a garden at ground level, creating a single-story effect that emphasizes family interaction. The materials used throughout the house are raw concrete, ensuring a warm tone with maple wood and green India stone that complements the design. The elevated property boasts a swimming pool and a balcony, providing 360-degree views of the area.
Set within a meander of the Allyn River on Barrington Tops in Allynbrook, Australia, Earth by The River is a house designed by Luigi Rosselli Architects in 2024. The design features distinct extensions linked by open-sided verandas that incorporate solid rammed earth construction, promoting sustainability and low embodied carbon.
Situated in the picturesque terrain of Oeiras, Portugal, Tejo House serves as a prime example of contemporary architectural innovation. Crafted by Bernardes Arquitetura in 2024, this breathtaking dwelling encapsulates the spirit of seaside living. Embracing the steep incline of the land, the house extends toward the ocean, forging a continual connection with the surrounding natural splendor.
Casa Baleia is a coastal home renovation in Praia da Baleia, São Sebastião, Brazil, designed in 2023 by Two Arquitetura. The project involved transforming the original façade and replacing the dark wood cladding with light stones, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Large windows enhance the connection with the forest, and the use of natural materials ensures harmony with the environment.
Situated within the breathtaking scenery of Grand Marais, Minnesota, Burnt Rock is an incredible architectural feat by Olson Kundig. Finished in 2024, this 600-square-foot retreat presents an audacious harmony between nature and contemporary living.
El Capitola is a house located in Vancouver, Washington State, United States, designed by William Kaven Architecture in 2025. This residential project dedicates more square footage to a museum-grade showroom housing the owner’s remarkable collection of restored custom classic cars than it does to the living quarters. The architecture delivers a clean and understated framework with an homage to Jet Age car culture, featuring a minimal material palette of board-formed concrete, steel, and dark brick.