A complex of three stone-built buildings is located west of the city of Chania in the village of Kalivani, near Balos. Designed in 2024 by Design Emotions Atelier – Evi Kotsou, the property measures 220 sq.m. and arranges the buildings around an inner courtyard with water connecting the volumes. The design echoes the Venetian imprint on Cretan architecture while creating spaces that offer new emotional experiences, disrupted from modern everyday life.
NordiC Desert is an apartment completed in 2025 by Dalit Lilienthal Interior Design Studio in Tel Aviv, Israel. The design merges Nordic and desert styles, using natural materials and a breathable colour palette to create a clean and modern home. This transformation of the residence optimised its space, achieving comfort and functionality.
Gundari Eco Villa III is located on the secluded island of Folegandros, Greece. Designed by block722 and completed in 2005, this spacious house embodies the timeless beauty of Cycladic architecture with sheltered courtyards and an earthy material palette. The villa blends seamlessly with the natural landscape, offers panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and reflects the island’s unhurried rhythm through refined luxury, a welcoming atmosphere and a connection to the local culture.
In the Hudson River Valley of upstate New York, the Hudson Valley Retreat is a house designed in 2023 by Lake Flato Architects. Perched on the edge of a restored native meadow and an Oak-Hickory forest, this tranquil weekend house fosters a strong connection with nature, forming a backdrop for resplendent views of the foreground and Catskills mountains, encouraging visitors to unwind and immerse themselves in the surrounding landscape.
Located in La Calera, Colombia, Casa Páramo was designed by PAE and embodies a vernacular design style. The house is situated in the Chingaza moorland area of the eastern mountain range of the Colombian Andes, at over 2,900 meters above sea level.
Characterized by self-management and traditional building methods, PAE‘s design references the temporality and growth typical of traditional Colombian rural architecture.
In the historic center of Ploaghe, Italy, domECO has designed a modern house featuring a dialogue between old and new architecture. The project utilises balanced volumes and carefully placed openings to breathe life into an existing building, creating a warm, sophisticated interior with an elegant and understated material palette. Every detail is designed to ensure easy movement and comfort across all levels of the home.
Mara house, located in La Rioja, Spain, is designed by Esther Vicario Azcona in a contemporary style. The project maximizes views in both cardinal directions, with primary living spaces distributed along the façades. It prioritizes spatial efficiency and contextual integration, utilizing locally sourced materials reinterpreted for the design. The volume responds to regulatory requirements and the modes of living, achieving a harmonious living environment within the project’s contemporary essence.
Designed by Juse, Villa Monti is a striking example of modern architecture. Nestled in Valle d’Itria, Italy, this house was designed in 2025. Clean lines and authentic materials define the project, showcasing a continuous dialogue between architecture and the surrounding landscape, as well as between history and modernity. Surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and dry stone walls, Villa Monti reflects a balanced integration with nature and the region’s deep-rooted traditions.
