Located in Salvador, Brazil, VB Apartment spans 255 square meters. Designed by FRS Arquitetura, the space prioritizes expansive ocean views and generous daylight. The project features a minimal partition design and integrates natural materials, including Nogueira wood and limestone, elevating the apartment’s atmosphere. Signature modernist furniture pieces stand out against layers of personal items and art curation, promoting a strong connection to this unique space.
This address was designed to be a home in a gated community occupied mainly by leisure refuges, in the interior of São Paulo. The house sits on the contour lines of the plot like a pair of wings. Passarelli Arquitetos balanced a horizontal and intriguing project where straight lines predominate. While blending into the landscape, the house maintains its intimacy by means of its architectural features like its wide eaves, pergolas, and others.
Located in Paris, France, Apartment S is a sleek 93-square-metre (1,001-square-foot) flat with a minimalist design that reflects natural light across the space. Completed in 2018 by French studio Heros Architecture, the apartment features three main furniture pieces that create and organise the layout, which further highlights the space’s clean aesthetic.
Trulli Resolana was designed as a house by Lab36 Studio Associato and is located in Castellana Grotte, Italy. The project restores Apulian trulli—quaint, conical buildings—while adding a contemporary extension that connects via outdoor areas set among ancient olive and cherry trees. The architecture focuses on energy-saving strategies, features local materials and workmanship, and showcases a thoughtful dialogue between the historic cores and modern living spaces.
Amankay House is a house in Colima, Mexico, designed by Di Frenna Arquitectos in 2024. The home connects with its natural surroundings through the use of a monochrome material palette of board-formed concrete, stone, wood, and steel to help facilitate a connection to nature. The country’s lush green vegetation and soft filtered light infuse the home with warmth.
Nestled in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Selong Selo Villa 12D exemplifies cutting-edge residential architecture. Designed by ALT Design & Construction, this three-level house incorporates sleek minimalist decor and seamlessly merges indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Drop Pod emerges as a beacon of cutting-edge design in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Conceived by Inspiral Architecture and Design Studios in 2025, this distinct house showcases a modern perspective on architecture. It’s prefabricated structure exhibits organic contours and a functional yet striking aesthetic. Designed to be adaptable, the Drop Pod responds to varying topographical and climate needs, promoting a seamless connection between interior and outdoor spaces.
Villa Baltica is a complex of seven all-season vacation cottages designed by Z3Z Architekci, located in Niechorze, Poland. The 35-square-metre (377-square-foot) residences are shaped like a barn and were designed to sit privately in a dense property on the Western Pomerania region, which has views of the Baltic Sea. The wooden cottages accommodate six people and each have a dedicated garden space.
