Set in Scottsdale, Arizona, OB1 redefines the single-family residence with mid-century modern touches. Designed by Architecture-Infrastructure-Research in 2019, this 2,600 sq. ft. house harmoniously marries indoor and outdoor spaces through modern details. The design cleverly utilizes a slender metallic tent for shade while showcasing a minimalist aesthetic that emphasizes tranquility. The attention to structure and layout makes this project a modern marvel in its picturesque desert setting.
Nestled on a serene bayou, The Binnacle is an abstract house designed by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors in 2020 that blends bold architectural forms with functional living spaces. This unique home balances whimsy and sophistication, creating an environment that celebrates the clients’ playful spirit and their desire for seamless connections to the surrounding landscape. Expansive windows provide uninterrupted water views from every room of the glass-enclosed structure.
Overlooking Sarasota Bay in Florida, Seathru House is a modern family-oriented retreat designed by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors in 2018. The thoughtfully designed house balances openness and privacy, creating a connection with its stunning location. The architecture interplays solidity and airiness through features like clerestory windows and a floating staircase, while a separated program creates three distinct outdoor environments ideal for family-oriented living and entertaining.
Located in Mérida, Mexico, Casa Umbral is a house designed by Taller Estilo Arquitectura, completed in 2025. This architectural proposal invites you to leave the chaotic world behind and offers a sensory experience, emphasized by its contemporary design. The house features a basic program developed over 2 levels, creating a harmonious interplay between private and social spaces while rooted in the context of Yucatan.
Nestled in a picturesque village in northern Poland, Country House harmoniously integrates with its serene lakeside setting while respecting the scale of the surrounding architecture. Designed by IFAgroup, this house features innovative green elements, with a flat roof that doubles as a green terrace, enhancing insulation and biodiversity. The project exemplifies a design that prioritizes context, sustainability, and a profound respect for its natural surroundings.
Located in Beijing, China, designed by Archstudio in 2024, Lei Homestay is a hotel that organizes its architectural design around three trees, forming two well-proportioned courtyards that bring in ample sunlight and views of seasonal changes. The main structure is crafted from glued laminated timber, which, beneath the double-pitched roof, supports a variety of staggered platform spaces, evoking the sensation of living amidst a forest.
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.
