Casa Piva is a house in Melbourne, Australia, designed in 2023 by B.E. Architecture. The home features a kitchen-dining area that supports the family’s daily routine. Elements such as minimalistic timber joinery and secluded courtyards contribute to a sensibility reminiscent of an Italian country home from a bygone age.
Christos Pavlou Architecture designed House with Courtyards on the borders of the village of Deftera in Cyprus in 2021.
The design incorporates traditional Cypriot house typology with patios and preserve native flora. The volume of this two-story house is divided into two parts, integrating three large courtyards in-between and side by side.
DL1310 Apartments, designed by Michan Architecture in 2020, is a mid-market residential building in Mexico City. It features seven one- to two-bedroom units and parking in the basement. Constructed with cast-in-place concrete, the building maximizes its site footprint and height. The design emphasizes dynamic window apertures, rotating them into the facade to allow light while providing unique interior perspectives.
Stewart-Schafer blended Scandinavian minimalism with mid-century influences for this residence in Easton, United States. Designed in 2022, the expansive house is an architectural gem, featuring contemporary glass walls and an indoor pool. The interiors highlight a tonal palette and a mix of custom-made furniture, from a Japanese-inspired table to a Scandinavian-inspired guest house in the woods.
The luxurious, minimalist Blue Minimalism house design in La Bisbal d’Empordà, Spain, prioritises the connection with its setting and residents, expertly overseen by Susanna Cots Interior Design in 2024. The home features an unobstructed layout and carefully chosen decor to earnestly connect its seven inhabitants with one another, as well with the stunning Mediterranean views outside.
Rigel is a house in Brisbane’s Coorparoo suburb designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture in 2023. It features panoramic views of Whytes Hill Reserve and the city skyline. The residence uses a soft natural color palette and refined facade to seamlessly integrate into the landscape.
Marcus Beach is a house in Noosa, Australia, designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture in 2023. The project involved adding to an existing beachside home, focusing on privacy and open-plan living while maintaining seamless indoor-outdoor spaces. The addition incorporates a minimalist palette of white and timbers, enhancing light and creating a harmonious dialogue between old and new.
The 2023 PPA House in Trofa, Portugal, by N O A R Q | noarquitectos features a single-floor layout focused on sustainability. The 357.70-square-meter area incorporates a central quadrangular courtyard and is divided into three zones—social, bedroom, and parking—providing both privacy and openness. The house uses exposed concrete and plastered masonry for its structural walls, addressing economic sustainability and the life cycle of construction. A gallery shelters the courtyard, while the house’s infrastructure is hidden within plasterboard ceilings for economy and accessibility.