In the Hudson River Valley of upstate New York, the Hudson Valley Retreat is a house designed in 2023 by Lake Flato Architects. Perched on the edge of a restored native meadow and an Oak-Hickory forest, this tranquil weekend house fosters a strong connection with nature, forming a backdrop for resplendent views of the foreground and Catskills mountains, encouraging visitors to unwind and immerse themselves in the surrounding landscape.
Located in La Calera, Colombia, Casa Páramo was designed by PAE and embodies a vernacular design style. The house is situated in the Chingaza moorland area of the eastern mountain range of the Colombian Andes, at over 2,900 meters above sea level.
Characterized by self-management and traditional building methods, PAE‘s design references the temporality and growth typical of traditional Colombian rural architecture.
In the historic center of Ploaghe, Italy, domECO has designed a modern house featuring a dialogue between old and new architecture. The project utilises balanced volumes and carefully placed openings to breathe life into an existing building, creating a warm, sophisticated interior with an elegant and understated material palette. Every detail is designed to ensure easy movement and comfort across all levels of the home.
Mara house, located in La Rioja, Spain, is designed by Esther Vicario Azcona in a contemporary style. The project maximizes views in both cardinal directions, with primary living spaces distributed along the façades. It prioritizes spatial efficiency and contextual integration, utilizing locally sourced materials reinterpreted for the design. The volume responds to regulatory requirements and the modes of living, achieving a harmonious living environment within the project’s contemporary essence.
Designed by Juse, Villa Monti is a striking example of modern architecture. Nestled in Valle d’Itria, Italy, this house was designed in 2025. Clean lines and authentic materials define the project, showcasing a continuous dialogue between architecture and the surrounding landscape, as well as between history and modernity. Surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and dry stone walls, Villa Monti reflects a balanced integration with nature and the region’s deep-rooted traditions.
The Condè Nast office in Munich, Germany, features a design by Tools Off.Architecture that artfully marries elements of modernism with contemporary design principles. The project, which finished in 2020, highlights a strong geometric aesthetic in line with Richard Meier’s original vision in 1994. The office space also incorporates abundant natural light, distinct open-space concepts, and areas promoting both collaboration and private reflection, embodying the publication’s ethos and approach to work.
Casa Ankh, located in Bragança Paulista, Brazil, was designed by TAU Arquitetos. The house was conceived as a sensitive response to the surrounding natural context. Set on a rural plot, the residence engages in dialogue with the uneven topography and celebrates the mountainous landscape in the background.
Square House is a residence located in Genk, Belgium. Designed by Cocoon Architecten in 2017, this house combines transparency and privacy through spatial planning, utilizing a central inner courtyard to flood the home with light while shielding it from neighbors. This approach emphasizes a contemporary Japanese design aesthetic, exemplified by a Washitsu, or Japanese room, where old and new elements converge.
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