One hundred miles north of Midtown Manhattan, Ridge House is nestled in a wooded upland area of lower Columbia County, New York. Designed in 2025 by Brooklyn-based architecture studio Worrell Yeung, the 128-foot-long gabled structure resembles a concrete enclave for a young family of four. The home consolidates a main house, an outbuilding, and a pool into a pathless layout, taking full advantage of views to the Catskill Mountains and the Taconic Range.
Located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Aspantau Residence is a house designed by NAAW in 2022. This private residence is a modern layout interwoven with subtle references to Kazakh identity, featuring high ceilings and transparent partitions. The interior showcases natural materials alongside custom bas-reliefs inspired by nomadic culture. The color palette is warm and muted, where accents are introduced gently through texture, tactility, and unexpected visual perspectives.
The Entre-Copas showroom in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Armentano Arquitetura (AARQ), creates a synthesis between sophisticated hospitality and the warmth of a domestic setting. The design space reinterprets the kitchen through its shared domestic space that connects its visitors to both nature and the surrounding city. As part of decorating show CASACOR São Paulo 2025, this inviting environment embraces collective use and diverse experiences.
The Ellen Browning Building is a mixed-use residential project located in Portland, Oregon, United States, designed by Hacker in 2024. The building features ten residences and commercial space within a 34,000-square-foot (3,160-square-meter) volume that is clad in terra cotta panels. It is not designed to maximise units but to maximise the quality of urban experience for neighbours.
Situated in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil, Casa Beta exemplifies modern architecture and a seamless flow from inside spaces to the immediate outside world. Designed by Mariana Orsi arquitetura + design and completed in 2024, the residence is characterized by fluid continuity and unfiltered access to nature, creating a tranquil environment within a buzzing metropolis. The home’s contemporary style is defined by large window expanses and a harmonious integration of plants throughout.
In the midst of Madrid, resides Casa Cometa, a shining example of imaginative design curated by Bardo Arquitectura. Built in 2024, this apartment overhaul tackles a distinctive obstacle—an almost caving-in roof. To remedy this issue, the architects suggested the addition of a second level, effectively birthing a new inhabitable area while bolstering structural support.
Located in Waalwijk, Netherlands, the Houten Huis is a family house designed in 2024 by studio] [space architecten. The architecture makes use of robust wooden walls, floors, and roof panels, showcasing cross-laminated timber’s sustainability and aesthetic appeal. Combining a compact footprint with smart solutions, the home balances functionality and beauty while promoting an eco-friendly lifestyle, with the cemented outer facade complementing its iconic form beside a body of water.
Casa Loredo is a single-family house in Madrid, Spain, designed by ZOOCO Estudio in 2024. The design features an L-shaped floor plan, overhanging eaves, and sheltered courtyards, blending contemporary needs with the traditional architecture of the region.