Echo Villa is a house located in Taiwan that uses earthy tones and curvilinear forms to emphasise the relationship between architecture and nature. The residence features a 9-meter-high entryway, flowing arcs and a black stone tub that becomes a still mountain pool. Designed by Peny Hsieh Interiors in 2025, the design concept is “Echo of the Earth,” which uses mountain forms and natural rhythms to blend the indoors and outdoors and elevate the daily experience of living art.
Waterfall Residence in Carmel Valley, California, is a house designed by Andrew Goodwin Designs in 2020. The contemporary home features a striking mid-century modern look while prioritizing fire resistance and sustainability. Set amid beautiful surroundings, it offers breathtaking views and uses innovative design solutions, including a raised foundation, to overcome challenges related to its hillside location.
Two Arquitetura designed the Arthaus apartment in São Paulo, Brazil, and created a home that intertwines art and comfort. The 750-square-metre residence flows fluidly from room to room, seamlessly integrating various art forms and blending numerous styles, while also remaining a comfortable space for the residents. Boiseries, lighting, and custom carpentry enhance the aesthetics and functionality and provide a backdrop for the couple’s passion for collecting.
Set against the tranquil scenery of Litchfield, CT, the ZN Prototype House crafted by Desai Chia Architecture unveils a groundbreaking perspective on contemporary living. Finalized in 2021, this architectural wonder is designed as a multifaceted assembly of components, allowing for swift construction at diverse locations, featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a storage room, and a freestanding guest house. The home’s design beautifully emphasizes warm materials, modern aesthetics, and expansive views.
Set in Brisbane, Australia, Toohey Forest House is a retreat designed by Bones Studio in 2024. The Montreal and Toronto-based studio embraces elements of Brutalism and tropical modernism, celebrating the existing house while incorporating a new pavilion that connects lightly through a glazed gallery.
This custom single-family residence is a renovation of an existing mid-century split-level home, purchased by an empty-nester couple located in Englewood, NJ, United States. The house’s material palette reflects the owners’ appreciation of the warmth of wood and stone elements, designed by Robert Gross Architecture in 2023. The residence employs highly energy-efficient strategies, including deep overhanging eaves for solar shading and a highly super-insulated envelope with high-performance glazing.
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.
