Located in Guarujá, Brazil, Guarujá House features the work of Nitsche Arquitetos. The house in Guarujá on the coast of São Paulo is built within a gated community in a protected area of the original Atlantic Forest. Its design is divided into three levels to accommodate 450 m² of built space and comply with regulations permitting only 30% of the land area to be developed.
Nestled in Berlin, Germany, the Wooden House by the Lake is a house designed by Transstruktura – Architektur Stadt Objekt in 2024. This compact property features a geometric form accented by a structured wooden facade, and generous windows that frame views of the lake and surrounding trees, connecting indoor spaces with nature and providing passive solar heating in winter and external shade in summer.
Kyanos Villa is a contemporary house located in Mykonos, Greece. Designed in 2023 by Mykonos Architects, the villa boasts a minimalist aesthetic, seamlessly intertwining traditional Mykonian architecture with modern elements.
The Weston Residence features carefully composed horizontal forms of wood and glass in a house by Specht Novak in Weston, United States. Designed in 2014, the home harmonises with its landscape near the Saugatuck River, where plant-covered roofs and expansive windows provide seamless connections to the outdoors.
Set into a ridge-top in Santa Fe, the Sangre de Cristo House epitomizes refined modern architecture. Conceptualized by Specht Novak in 2018, this house features two expansive board-formed concrete walls that fluidly connect the interior to the surrounding Santa Fe landscape. Designed with a narrow skylight, large expanses of glass and spacious floor plans, this house emphasizes a seamless integration with the outdoors while ensuring a cozy and private atmosphere inside.
In the heart of Spain, Son Llaneres is a contemporary holiday house designed in 2023 by Jaime Salvá. This cozy retreat creates a unique balance between a connection to nature and modern functionality, seamlessly harmonizing with its surrounding rustic landscape.
Tantalus Studio Residence is a 1954 house located in Honolulu, United States. Designed in a midcentury style by Tantalus Studio, the property features a balance between historic homage and modern-day significance.
The designer restored the home in 2020, incorporating warm finishes and an eclectic mix of furnishings to create a serene backdrop for the dramatic views from every room.
Casa Cerros is a house located in the Andes, Colombia, designed by LLANO Arquitectos. This residential masterpiece is a celebration of sustainable living and Colombian architectural innovation. The architecture is characterized by triangular forms and high ceilings, promoting natural ventilation and reducing the need for artificial cooling.