Located on a sheep ranch in Australia, Shady Creek Farm House is a collaborative project involving MRTN Architects. The designers conceived the home to reflect its agricultural surroundings, leaning into retro aesthetics while featuring chic modern touches.
The farmhouse evokes a connection to agricultural life, including elements such as a corrugated facade and expansive windows welcoming natural light. Its thoughtful, lively interior fuses rustic warmth, sophistication, and chic modernity.
Set in the southwest section of Arachova in Greece, the Stone+View House by Lantavos Projects is a house blending contemporary and vernacular styles. Originally built in 1989, the house was remodeled, extended, and updated, including plumbing, wiring, and heating, to serve as a weekend getaway for a family of four, relatives, and friends and as a base for enjoying winter sports. The interior features an open floor plan and views toward the surrounding countryside.
Set in Mexico City, Mexico, the Arcineaga House is a stunning home designed by Bardasano Arquitectos in 2024. This exceptional residence seamlessly merges modern style with comfortable living. Thanks to expansive windows and carefully planted greenery, the outdoor space feels inviting and cohesive. Inside, bold textures and rich patterns offer a warm atmosphere, promoting relaxation amongst elegant surroundings. This striking design ensures that every corner resonates with contemporary flair.
Archer + Braun, a London-based architectural practice, recently transformed a ground-floor flat in Edinburgh into a stunning, modern 5-bedroom family residence. Set in a conservation area within the Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the project exemplifies adept handling of design challenges.
The architects’ sensitivity to local conservation regulations, coupled with their experience on other listed projects in Edinburgh, was pivotal in achieving the homeowners’ vision of modern, airy living within historical constraints.
Located in Santa María de la Alameda, Madrid, House in the mountain spans 1,184 sqft (110 sqm). Designed by HGSE Arquitectos with a compact design solution, it serves as a vacation home that embraces stunning mountain views through its sloped silhouette and strategic layout. The architects organized the interior spaces around a central staircase, creating an efficient layout that maximizes natural light and breathtaking sightlines across the sloping terrain.
Located in Beijing, China, Folding Roof Courtyard is an information center designed by MAT Office. The project incorporates a folding roof, opening the building to its surroundings and creating a unique spatial experience in the ongoing redesign of a traditional northern farmhouse. The focus of the design is on the integration of local materials as well as the use of construction techniques familiar to local craftsmen, maintaining the power of the mountainous countryside.
Nestled in Hudson, Wisconsin, the residence known as Nature’s Edge embodies a design philosophy that emphasizes harmony with the environment. The house, designed by JMAD James McNeal Architecture & Design, artfully integrates with its surroundings while accommodating the clients’ wish for a spacious home that doesn’t appear large. Completed in 2023, Nature’s Edge prioritizes views and connecting living spaces, resulting in an inviting, functional residence.
Situated at the southern end of stunning Lake Hawea in New Zealand’s South Island, The View House features design by Mark John Warren. Built around an internal courtyard with a retractable louvre roof, this house is a multi-generational holiday home designed to celebrate the amazing views, with materials and detailing creating a calm and serene environment for soaking in the breathtaking surroundings.
