Stewart-Schafer blended Scandinavian minimalism with mid-century influences for this residence in Easton, United States. Designed in 2022, the expansive house is an architectural gem, featuring contemporary glass walls and an indoor pool. The interiors highlight a tonal palette and a mix of custom-made furniture, from a Japanese-inspired table to a Scandinavian-inspired guest house in the woods.
The luxurious, minimalist Blue Minimalism house design in La Bisbal d’Empordà, Spain, prioritises the connection with its setting and residents, expertly overseen by Susanna Cots Interior Design in 2024. The home features an unobstructed layout and carefully chosen decor to earnestly connect its seven inhabitants with one another, as well with the stunning Mediterranean views outside.
The Hedges Residence, designed by B.E. Architecture, is located in Mermaid Beach, Australia. Finished in 2024, the house overlooks one of Queensland’s iconic beaches. Constructed with a minimalistic approach, it features planked concrete, oak, and rough-sawn travertine, bringing a warm, natural aesthetic to the interior and exterior.
Spanning three levels, the residence includes a yoga and gymnasium space, along with car parking and storage, creating a relaxing and calming environment distinct from typical minimalistic designs.
Rigel is a house in Brisbane’s Coorparoo suburb designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture in 2023. It features panoramic views of Whytes Hill Reserve and the city skyline. The residence uses a soft natural color palette and refined facade to seamlessly integrate into the landscape.
Marcus Beach is a house in Noosa, Australia, designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture in 2023. The project involved adding to an existing beachside home, focusing on privacy and open-plan living while maintaining seamless indoor-outdoor spaces. The addition incorporates a minimalist palette of white and timbers, enhancing light and creating a harmonious dialogue between old and new.
The 2023 PPA House in Trofa, Portugal, by N O A R Q | noarquitectos features a single-floor layout focused on sustainability. The 357.70-square-meter area incorporates a central quadrangular courtyard and is divided into three zones—social, bedroom, and parking—providing both privacy and openness. The house uses exposed concrete and plastered masonry for its structural walls, addressing economic sustainability and the life cycle of construction. A gallery shelters the courtyard, while the house’s infrastructure is hidden within plasterboard ceilings for economy and accessibility.
In 2024, Serrano + Baquero designed a house with an unconventional pool in Altos de la Zubia, Granada, Spain. The “Pool with a House” concept reverses the typical model, featuring a pool that encompasses the living space. This innovative approach provides varied water-related experiences, from submerged windows to elevated viewpoints, blurring the home’s boundaries and integrating the external landscape into the design.
The Orford House, designed in 2022 by Thellend Fortin Architectes, is situated in Québec, Canada, next to the Parc national du Mont-Orford. This house is immersed in maple and fir forests, welcoming breathtaking views and natural light. The architectural style embodies a harmonious balance with its natural surroundings, showcasing a combination of modern and traditional elements through a dynamic interplay of vertical and horizontal lines.