C House, a modern two-story house in Herzliya, Israel, is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture by designer Mano Shallem. Reflecting the region’s vibrant lifestyle, this property combines sleek design with functional living spaces. Its modern aesthetic, characterized by clean lines and open layouts, perfectly complements Herzliya’s coastal charm, making it a standout example of modern living in one of Israel’s most dynamic cities.

Timber House in Brooklyn, New York, designed by Mesh Architectures, is the city’s inaugural mass-timber condominium. This six-story structure comprises fourteen homes built with glue-laminated timber, embodying sustainability and modernity. It features energy-efficient elements, intensive insulation, and renewable energy-powered appliances. The building’s design, merging eco-friendly materials and passive-house principles, sets a new standard in sustainable urban living.

Clearwater Lake Retreat by Wkarch is a serene escape nestled on Lake Wisconsin. This single-story modernist structure harmonizes with its 2.5-acre wooded surroundings, offering expansive views and a connection to nature. Its design features floor-to-ceiling glass, stone walls, and a unique butterfly-shaped roof, creating an idyllic retreat for a Chicago graphic designer seeking tranquility away from the city.

Discover the harmonious blend of nature and architecture in Omer Arbel‘s latest creation, the 75.9 House. Situated amidst the scenic hayfields south of Vancouver, Canada, this family home stands as a testament to innovative design. Built around striking ‘lily pad’ concrete columns – a unique pouring method developed by Arbel’s studio – the house is a first-of-its-kind architectural venture.

With an interior adorned by warm timber, polished concrete, and a Japan-inspired garden, this home is not just a dwelling but a timeless monument, reflecting Arbel’s decade-long material experimentation and his commitment to an analog approach to materiality.

In the historic heart of Porto, the GC House emerges as a fusion of preservation and modernity, meticulously crafted by FCC Arquitectura in 2019. Honoring the legacy of the original structure, the design deftly integrates old with new, employing exposed concrete and glass to create a harmonious dialogue with its urban surroundings.

This home is not just a living space but a statement of sophisticated renovation, enhancing the urban fabric and nurturing the tranquility of its verdant garden retreat, complete with a pool.

In Matsudo, Japan, Imai Hiroyasu has transformed a modest apartment into a sublime sanctuary for a couple and their two cats. Dubbed the Boko House, this 2022 concrete-style redesign seamlessly merges sleek human living spaces with cat-friendly features within a 65-square-meter (700-square-foot) area.

It’s a masterful example of dual-species design, where every shelf and beam becomes part of a larger, inter-species conversation, balancing aesthetics with the practicalities of a shared habitat. This apartment isn’t just a living space; it’s a thoughtfully curated environment where humans and pets coexist in harmony and comfort.

Discover the architectural marvel of TM House, designed by Inception and perched in the rustic embrace of Lamelas in Santo Tirso, Portugal.

Conceived in 2022, this T4 typology home exemplifies a seamless blend of concrete design with its environment. Crafted to honor the interior-exterior continuum, TM House boasts a unique concrete roof that dances with shadows and sunlight, offering a play of spaces that bring its functional elegance to life. Within, the house unfolds in an “L” shape around a tranquil pool, integrating living spaces with nature’s canvas, maximizing sunlight, and framing the rustic beauty of Santo Tirso.

The House with a Big Heart, crafted by Entre Quatre Murs, stands as a beacon of modern living in the historic Mount Royal neighborhood of Montreal.

This once dimly-lit 1959 property, untouched for decades, has undergone a dramatic transformation. The redesign boldly reimagines space and light, removing walls to flood the interiors with natural light and creating an awe-inspiring vertical openness from the ground floor to the second. With a young family’s future in mind, this residence not only celebrates its spacious garden through vast rear openings but also infuses every corner with a sense of openness, connecting the inside with the lush Mount Royal surroundings.