Situated within the breathtaking scenery of Grand Marais, Minnesota, Burnt Rock is an incredible architectural feat by Olson Kundig. Finished in 2024, this 600-square-foot retreat presents an audacious harmony between nature and contemporary living.

El Capitola is a house located in Vancouver, Washington State, United States, designed by William Kaven Architecture in 2025. This residential project dedicates more square footage to a museum-grade showroom housing the owner’s remarkable collection of restored custom classic cars than it does to the living quarters. The architecture delivers a clean and understated framework with an homage to Jet Age car culture, featuring a minimal material palette of board-formed concrete, steel, and dark brick.

Rendezvous House is a modern mountain retreat located in Wilson, Wyoming, designed by Love Schack Architecture. Centrally positioned among mature aspen groves, the house harmoniously incorporates a first-of-its-kind Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) structure permitted in Teton County, Wyoming.

The design integrates Passive House principles to achieve superior energy efficiency while marrying contemporary aesthetics with a serene, natural landscape that emphasises sustainability and modern living.

The Capriccio House serves as a testimony to contemporary design through its open-plan layout and nuanced integration of the surrounding nature. Designed by Vitor Dias Arquitetura, the three-story residence in Louveira, Brazil spreads across 450m² (4,843 sq ft) while artfully adjusting to its surroundings with a striking low-slope roof.

The two villas on Flesaasveien are situated in a residential neighborhood to the north of Oslo, Norway. Designed by Oslotre Arkitekter in 2021, the houses boast a refreshing yet modern aesthetic characterized by a combination of curves and straight lines. The villas feature an exterior clad in untreated heartwood pine and interiors constructed using Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), creating a warm organic atmosphere. They are meticulously landscaped with native flora to support local biodiversity.

Casa Liza, located in Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, emerges as a project deeply respectful of its surroundings. Designed by Instinto Estudio, this house has an L-shaped configuration fostering a direct connection with the outdoors, while carefully integrating the structure among the existing trees to minimize impact. Casa Liza‘s interior design features a natural color palette and soft textures that reinforce the home’s relationship with the tropical landscape.

This Japandi Apartment in Panama City, Panama, designed by Anna Faligowska of PIEKNO Studio, showcases Scandinavian warmth and Japanese calm. Completed in 2025, the apartment captures a thoughtful balance between function and emotion, with soft wood textures, ample natural light, and spaces that evoke a sense of belonging. The design philosophy transforms the apartment into a sanctuary that nurtures connections and inspires growth, reflecting simplicity, authenticity, and nature.

Set on a sandstone cliff in Sydney, Australia, Casaballin is a house designed by buck&simple. Architects in 2024. The residence, a pavilion, has been meticulously reinterpreted to encompass contemporary life while paying tribute to its original architectural intent. By embracing the past while thoughtfully adapting for the present, the home now embodies a seamless dialogue between architecture, landscape, and family living.