Casa Plaj plants a precise, contemporary house on a narrow, sloped plot in Lourinhã, Portugal, with the Atlantic just a short walk away. Designed by extrastudio, the coastal retreat organizes living on a single level while lifting it lightly above the land. The result is a holiday house with rural poise and a clear structural idea, tuned to wind, sun, and the long views that define this countryside.

Trees Sliced Through sits in Ahmedabad, India, as a house by Matharoo Associates that channels garden, light, and concrete into a taut domestic rhythm. The design folds living, dining, and intimate courts between thick walls and red planes, drawing the eye from shaded interiors to lawns and water. It’s a residence with a clear sequence and a crisp material voice.

JC House sits high above Riccione, Italy, with the Adriatic stretching beyond expansive glazing. Architect Giada Spano reimagines this apartment as a fluid penthouse where materials set the tone and light orders the rooms. The renovation redirects daily life toward the terrace and sea while dialing up tactility inside with steel, terracotta, and layered glass.

Wall House sits in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a house by Gabriela Casagrande Arquitetura. The project reads as a low, horizontal pavilion opening to river and mountain views, with living areas spilling onto broad terraces. Concrete planes, timber screens, and expansive glazing set a clear architectural rhythm, while a generous pool court anchors outdoor life.

Casa Gálvez sits in León, Mexico, where residential blocks meet light industry and a surprising band of trees. Designed by Christian Mauricio Villanueva Gálvez, the house turns toward that green edge with measured restraint and a clear sequence. A compact tower for private rooms pairs with a generous social core, each reading the site’s breezes and sun to keep interiors calm without fuss.

Parkside is a compact two-storey house in Fitzroy North, Australia, by Austin Maynard Architects. Built at the rear of the owners’ former terrace block, the home fronts a leafy park and favors downsizing with dignity. The project distills daily life into a light-filled plan with a courtyard at its heart and long views to the trees. It’s designed for aging-in-place without giving up sociability or a sense of address.

Apartment Beige sits in Ljubljana, Slovenia, where designer Vivijana Zorman converts a once-partial attic into a full apartment for a family of five. The renovation centers the high, bright living core while placing bedrooms beneath the roof’s lower pitches, turning constraint into order and daily ease. Calm materials—beige tones and natural oak—tie the rooms together without fuss.

Apartment Eterna sits in Ljubljana, Slovenia, conceived by Vivijana Zorman as an apartment tailored to light and ease. Soft neutrals, warm oak, and rounded forms guide the layout, from the living room to the kitchen and bedroom. The result is a measured domestic setting where texture and curve soften daily routines without noise.