North South House sits on a ridge in San Juan County, WA, United States, with Allied8 behind the 1,300 SF cabin’s measured footprint and lift. The house is a compact retreat for three generations, shaped by north–south outlooks and a precise structural strategy. Its long gable holds living and sleeping rooms that open to forest light, while a steel moment frame touches the land at only six points.
JF Residence anchors a two-level house in São Paulo, Brazil, by KG Studio. Set within a condominium in São José do Rio Preto, the project organizes 600m² (6,458 sq ft) of living across a gently sloped site with an eye toward convivial, day-to-day rhythms. The architecture and interior planning lean on natural materials and a measured plan, creating rooms that gather family life without losing privacy.
Araucarias House sets two compact dwellings amid the cool, pine-covered slopes of Campos do Jordão, Brazil. Designed by ARKITITO Arquitetura in 2024, the house uses durable assemblies to meet mountain moisture and cold. The real estate type is a house that splits into a main residence and a guest house, each with social and private wings, reading as a pair of dark, low volumes bridged by a bright metal hall.
SE Apartment anchors a 500m² renovation in São Paulo, Brazil, led by KG Studio for a couple entering a new chapter. The apartment opens its social core, tying a gallery-like entry to a generous balcony framed by treetops and skyline. Oak-clad walls and ceiling accents soften the light and hide systems, while restored classics and new pieces create an easy dialogue between daily life and hosting.
Pastelaria Alcôa redesigned by Contacto Atlântico, is located on Garrett Street in Lisbon, Portugal. The conversion threads a new bakery program through a storied storefront, keeping the spirit of the former lottery house alive. Warm wood slats, copper pendants, and a robust stone counter ground the room while the celebrated ceramic facade pulls the street indoors.
Corvidae Co-op anchors multi unit housing in Seattle, WA, United States, by Allied8. The cluster steps down a planted slope and opens to a paved courtyard, where stoops and stairs pull neighbors into easy conversation. Inside, light pours through black-framed windows onto pale wood floors, giving compact rooms a calm, workable rhythm.
Guernerés opens onto the slopes of Grimentz, Switzerland, with chalet interiors by Amel Epiney. The project gathers luxury lodges near the village and orients living rooms to the snow fields. Inside, timber cladding, dark stone hearths, and brass-lit kitchens create a rich alpine palette that pivots from ski mornings to long fireside evenings.
KSS Apartment by Raca Studio opens in Gdańsk, Poland, with an assertive palette and an easy flow between rooms. The apartment’s living core threads walnut flooring, burgundy drapery, and veined stone into a unified mood. A curved kitchen island and globe lighting set the tone for gatherings, while tailored millwork sharpens the edges of an otherwise soft plan.
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