Perched atop a ridgeline in Queenstown, New Zealand, Ridge House epitomizes contemporary design blended with rustic elements. This 2024 project by designer Ben Hudson reveals a cozy interior characterized by earthy tones and organic materials. Much like a traditional country home, the property features a welcoming parquet-floored entrance, a centerpiece kitchen, and sumptuous spaces that open to majestic views of the Remarkables mountain range.

Located in Dio Choria, Greece, The Slot House is a serene house that seeks to create a form of habitation that integrates discreetly and respectfully into the Cycladic terrain. Designed by Katerina Valsamaki Architects in 2025, the project features interior courtyards that introduce light and sky, while constructing an elongated canopy that signals the dwelling’s presence. The residence asserts a strategy of extending outward through views, pergolated spaces and an adjacent swimming pool.

Set in Conca D’Oro, a neighbourhood in northern Rome, VDS House‘s original 1960s layout is well-composed. Italian studio 02A Studio retains the home’s spatial arrangement with careful intervention in the kitchen and the two bathrooms.

Dimora Magenta is a large, elegant apartment located on the first floor of a historic building in Milan city center, Italy, designed by Bevilacqua Architects in 2023. The residence, which overlooks Corso Magenta, features a classic aesthetic that incorporates iconic design pieces and precious handcrafted materials, showcasing the best of Italian craftsmanship while also integrating modern home automation and audiovisual systems for a hyper-contemporary experience.

In Los Angeles, where the landscape is as much a client as the human resident, architecture becomes an act of translation. This Beverly Hills, CA house, conceived by Whipple Russell Architects, answers a geologic challenge with sculptural serenity — a cascading Mediterranean retreat that follows the natural slope of its ridgeline parcel with grace, restraint, and reverence.

A penthouse in the heart of Caserta’s historic center has undergone a radical transformation to meet the needs of modern, comfortable living. Designed by In-Nova Studio, the property features a minimalist aesthetic, with curated furnishings and natural materials employed throughout that create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Various custom furniture pieces, such as the lacquered kitchen with walnut inserts, emphasize an overall simplicity that ensures every corner is designed for everyday well-being.

Set along the widest stretch of the Indian Creek Waterway in Miami Beach, United States, 5515 Pine Tree Drive is a house designed by SDH Studio Architecture Design in 2025. The architecture blends contemporary design with a refined tropical sensibility, responding to the vibrant energy of South Beach while offering serene privacy. The spatial interior experience is defined by a carefully orchestrated blend of textures.

Chalet VR offers a serene escape in Italy, conceived by designer Chiara Azzena in 2024. Illuminated by expansive windows and warmed by natural wood, the welcoming interiors are complemented by a focus on essential furnishings and serene spaces. Strengthened by a robust fireplace, the chalet masterfully balances mountainous views with contemporary understated luxury, creating a relaxing retreat embedded in its lush surroundings.