The Periphery is a two-bedroom house quietly embedded in Boulder, Colorado, United States, designed by Locus Studios. This design-build forest project explores the thresholds between habitation and exposure, hovering lightly over the land while anchoring itself firmly to the site’s geologic foundation. It is an example of architecture as “emotional engineering,” prioritizing not only atmosphere as well as performance, but also the home’s focus on the immersive connection to the desert’s light.
The Restyling CD project by Didonè Comacchio Architects aims to revitalize a 1960s house in Castelfranco Veneto, Italy, enhancing functionality and aesthetics. Designed in 2025, it focuses on a modern, inviting exterior and well-lit, open-concept interiors. Optimized for light and spaciousness, the home features chic furnishings, a central kitchen island for gatherings, and a spa-like bathroom. This restyling creates an inviting, contemporary residential environment that blends natural elements with elegant design.
Perched atop a ridgeline in Queenstown, New Zealand, Ridge House epitomizes contemporary design blended with rustic elements. This 2024 project by designer Ben Hudson reveals a cozy interior characterized by earthy tones and organic materials. Much like a traditional country home, the property features a welcoming parquet-floored entrance, a centerpiece kitchen, and sumptuous spaces that open to majestic views of the Remarkables mountain range.
Located in Dio Choria, Greece, The Slot House is a serene house that seeks to create a form of habitation that integrates discreetly and respectfully into the Cycladic terrain. Designed by Katerina Valsamaki Architects in 2025, the project features interior courtyards that introduce light and sky, while constructing an elongated canopy that signals the dwelling’s presence. The residence asserts a strategy of extending outward through views, pergolated spaces and an adjacent swimming pool.
Set in Conca D’Oro, a neighbourhood in northern Rome, VDS House‘s original 1960s layout is well-composed. Italian studio 02A Studio retains the home’s spatial arrangement with careful intervention in the kitchen and the two bathrooms.
Dimora Magenta is a large, elegant apartment located on the first floor of a historic building in Milan city center, Italy, designed by Bevilacqua Architects in 2023. The residence, which overlooks Corso Magenta, features a classic aesthetic that incorporates iconic design pieces and precious handcrafted materials, showcasing the best of Italian craftsmanship while also integrating modern home automation and audiovisual systems for a hyper-contemporary experience.
In Los Angeles, where the landscape is as much a client as the human resident, architecture becomes an act of translation. This Beverly Hills, CA house, conceived by Whipple Russell Architects, answers a geologic challenge with sculptural serenity — a cascading Mediterranean retreat that follows the natural slope of its ridgeline parcel with grace, restraint, and reverence.
A penthouse in the heart of Caserta’s historic center has undergone a radical transformation to meet the needs of modern, comfortable living. Designed by In-Nova Studio, the property features a minimalist aesthetic, with curated furnishings and natural materials employed throughout that create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Various custom furniture pieces, such as the lacquered kitchen with walnut inserts, emphasize an overall simplicity that ensures every corner is designed for everyday well-being.
