Nestled in the heart of a peaceful rural settlement in Israel, an ultra-modern two-story residence rises like a museum piece. Designed by Dan and Hila Israelevitz from Israelevitz Architects, Like Entering Through the Hull of a Ship residence has been carefully crafted to blend harmoniously with its surroundings.

Visitors are greeted by an impressive entrance plaza, almost like entering the hull of a ship. Inside, the living floor reveals a stunning view of the wild nature reserve, while the kitchen and dining area are bathed in natural light. The master bedroom is a dramatic mix of powerful colors and textures, with a built-in sink and a wall covered in natural stone.

This duplex apartment located in Matadepera, Spain is a perfect example of slow living philosophy in design. Miriam Barrio Studio created this project with a minimalist style and wood as the main protagonist. The rest of the elements of the home remain discreet and provide a balanced interior.

Slow living is all about enjoying the small details and what really matters, and this duplex located in the beautiful Catalonia is an amazing representation of that idea.

Cloistered Home is an extraordinary single-story house in the heart of Israel, designed and built by architects Dan and Hila Israelevitz.

This property is unique in its own right, situated on two acres of land and spanning 500 square meters. The Israelevitz’ used concrete as the main material to create a home that perfectly synchronizes with nature and sunlight while utilizing the rising and setting sun for its inhabitants.

The exterior of the house features a glass wall and exposed concrete, while the interior is composed of bespoke carpentry, wooden cladding walls, and the expansive inner garden. To top it all off, the property offers an enormous double swimming pool for entertainment and relaxation.

Located in Auckland, New Zealand, Judges Bay House is a two-story contemporary residence designed by Michael Fisher for special clients. This compact yet resourceful property has the feel of a much larger home, with ample spaces to entertain, a pool, double garaging, well-sized bedrooms, and additional unique features.

With custom sourced stone from Europe and natural, timeless finishes, the home flows from the kitchen and family room out to the terrace overlooking the Waitemata Harbour, with a spiral staircase leading to a rooftop outdoor entertaining area with a fireplace and hot tub.

Experience the charm of mid-century design in the heart of Barcelona! Aragó III is an apartment located in the bustling Eixample district of Barcelona, Spain. Redesigned by the Miriam Barrio Studio, the apartment features a functional kitchen with maroon doors and dark wood details that flow into the dining room. The same dark wood framing language is present in the hallway and room divider, and emphasizes the presence of strong colors in the night area. The dressing room contrasts with the white of the bed area and the salmon-colored bathroom creates an inviting atmosphere.

The Ecological House is a single-story L-shaped house located in the northern part of Israel and designed by Dan and Hila Israelevitz.

This property boasts stunning views of the surrounding green and pastoral landscapes, while also providing a sense of privacy. With a built area of 500 m2 (5,382 ft2) and 7 rooms, the house also includes a tennis court, orchard and fruit garden. It features ecological elements and various built-in solutions, designed to reduce electricity consumption, and is made of natural construction materials like concrete, iron, glass, and teak wood. The structure was designed to create an element of surprise and curiosity within the space, and to maintain a connection between the building and its low surroundings.

Located in Herzliya, Israel, the Private Green House is a stunning country house designed in 2023 by Racheli Troyna.

This luxury property overlooks the neighborhood garden, offering a stunning view of the greens and nature. The uniqueness of the house lies in its strategic location and the use of natural materials for the ceiling, wall coverings and in the combination of shades of green throughout the house – in art and furniture. The partition between the sleeping area and the parents’ bathroom was made by means of glass walls that, by means of a switch, make the windows opaque for maximum privacy.

S-Hill Villa Tuan Chau, a stunning house located on the hillside of Tuan Chau Island, near Hạ Long, Vietnam, is the latest project of Idee Architects Vietnam.

This 500 square-meter house, designed in 2020, offers an incredible view of the beautiful Ha Long Bay, one of the wonders of Vietnam. With a 270-degree view, an infinity swimming pool, and six bedrooms all with a nice view to the sea, this is a house you will never forget.