Set on a hilltop above the Pacific in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, Casa Solai exemplifies the architectural language of Studio Saxe. Designed in 2024, the house features wooden pavilions that rise gently above the jungle canopy and frame panoramic ocean views. The interiors exhibit a soft, earthy palette with bespoke furniture pieces intricately tied to the home’s overall aesthetic. Built to be self-sustaining, the house incorporates passive design strategies for energy needs.
In 2024, Atelier Baptiste Legué unveiled an extraordinary apartment endeavor in Deauville, France. Conceptualized as a weekend escape, it provides families with reprieve from the vibrant pulse of Paris. Tucked against the tranquil shore, this modern space encapsulates the quintessence of coastal living.
Located in Beykoz, Istanbul, the Mona94 project takes its name from the fact that 94 percent of its site is covered by forest. This strong connection to the natural surroundings played a defining role not only in the overall project but also in the design of the 3+1 show flat, designed by Gönye Design with the concept of balance in mind.
Located in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, Seis Patios House is a single-family residence designed in 2025 by VOID. Organised around six patios, the architecture dissolves boundaries between indoors and outdoors, creating spatial layouts that enhance air circulation and natural lighting. Every detail of the design works intimately with the environment and is conceived as a livable gallery, where colour is used expressively, presenting a vibrant contrast in functional areas like bathrooms.
Situated in Los Altos Hills, California, Materials Matter is a house designed by Fergus Garber Architects in 2021. This contemporary residence highlights timeless sophistication, featuring a striking façade that juxtaposes a gray standing seam metal roof with velvety stucco, complemented by dark wooden headers. Inside, expansive spaces like the great room and kitchen boast high-end materials, while custom storage solutions and a stylish staircase enhance functionality and aesthetics.
Casa Yuri in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico is a house designed by Zozaya Arquitectos. The generous, expansive residence reinterprets the Zihuatanejo vernacular in a bold, contemporary language designed to celebrate the surrounding oceanfront landscape. The property features a lushly landscaped pedestrian ramp leading to a motor lobby and includes a variety of uniquely constructed spaces, most notably the largest palapa ever built by Zozaya Arquitectos for a private residence.
Gallery House by Formwerkz Architects is a house located in Singapore, designed in 2025. The property features extensive off-form concrete walls, which act as a calm backdrop to the artworks displayed throughout the space. The house’s design aims to reflect both artistry and comfort, serving as a gallery space for public events and a comfortable home for its family of five.
Stepping into the magnificent Duplex Penthouse Masterpiece is akin to entering a meticulously curated sanctuary where modern luxury meets refined sophistication. Designed by ARK Interior Design, the 450sqm apartment located in Shanghai, China, prioritizes both aesthetic brilliance and serene livability with its artful composition, marrying elegant comfort and practical elegance to create a space that is visually stunning yet deeply comforting and inspiring.
