Perched atop a breathtaking hill in Batroun, Lebanon, SKYHAVEN Residence showcases mesmerizing sights of a verdant valley and the glistening sea. Designed by BLANKPAGE Architects and finished in 2023, this house integrates two linked residences within one envelope, and skillfully weaves into the rugged terrain. The concept encapsulates a “balcony/belvedere” idea and flows smoothly to embrace the landscape.
Set against the tranquil backdrop of Yucca Valley, California, the Panorama House presents a haven away from city life. Crafted by Andrew Goodwin Designs in 2023, this 1,535-square-foot structure resides on an expansive five-acre plot. The residence functions as a perfect vacation getaway, highlighting a distinctive folding roof configuration that resonates with its desert environment.
Located in Tulum, Mexico, Villa Amaite is a house designed by Ignacio Cabrera that emphasises a nature-immersed design. Designed in 2023, the layout showcases a main structure that accommodates up to 12 guests while a smaller secondary home incorporates the same design language. The project utilises chukum on the exterior walls and features open-plan living areas that maximise both space and ocean views, all within tropical surroundings.
Minty House stands as a remarkable renovation by Fluid Glass that takes place in London, United Kingdom. The real estate type, house, underwent a transformation in 2024, focusing on spaciousness and individuality. Emphasizing a coherent design, the transformation includes distinctive elements such as expansive sliding doors, a curved glass bay window, and creatively designed skylights, merging Victorian heritage with contemporary design features.
This house, located in Nahariya, Israel, was designed by Ronnie Friedman in 2020. The clean design style provides maximum privacy and separation from the street due to the dense nature of the surrounding neighborhood. This house features an enclosed façade that creates a transitional space to reinforce intimacy and detachment from the street, framing views toward a distant horizon visible from the upper floor.
The Mishmar David 1 house was designed in 2019 by Ronnie Friedman for a couple in their forties with three children. Located in Mishmar David, Israel, the house incorporates raw materials and clean lines. Exposed concrete walls define the public areas and separate the private side of the house, which includes a basement unit “mostly buried” beneath due to the topography of the land.
House FLA is a residential project located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, designed by Frederico Bicalho. The structure, built on a steeply sloping lot, features the use of concrete as both a functional and aesthetic element and embraces modern design principles to create an open and fluid integration with the landscape, ensuring light and ventilation throughout the space.
Positioned on a prominent corner in Melbourne’s inner suburbs, Armadale House is a thoughtful response to a complex brief to create a modern family home that honours the legacy of its 1889 Victorian origins. Designed by Taylor Knights, the home blends a contemporary style with references to its history, balancing openness and privacy across the functional spaces within. The outcome emphasises social connectivity and calmness throughout.