Situated along the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida, Family Retreat on Jupiter Island showcases traditional architecture with tropical refinement, designed by Ferguson & Shamamian Architects in 2015. The property features a robust exterior and an expansive porch that leads into generously open interior spaces. Designed to maximize views and natural light, the interiors display a pared-down aesthetic that embodies the house’s relaxed nature, establishing a seamless connection with extensive exterior living areas.
Nestled in Thornbury, Melbourne, Australia, the Harold Residence is a stunning house that showcases modern architecture designed by Taouk Architect in 2024. This stunning residential project offers a seamless blend of contemporary style and comfort that beautifully integrates with the vibrant surroundings. The interiors are illuminated, revealing refined spaces that balance luxury and practicality, creating an inviting atmosphere perfect for modern living.
Located in Pilar, Argentina, Casa Patios by REMY Arquitectos is a house designed in 2024. The residence explores the bond between interior and exterior spaces through four strategically placed courtyards that facilitate natural light and cross ventilation, enhancing the spatial experience in constant dialogue with nature. An upper level features green terraces that counterbalance the use of concrete, providing a warmer atmosphere.
Located in Oakland, California, Oakland Hills is a house designed by Rae & Heath Architects in 2023. The home, built hastily after much of the immediate area burned in the 1991 Tunnel Fire, was updated to better serve the needs and tastes of its current owners with a sophisticated simplicity that draws inspiration from Scandinavian heritage and Danish design.
Chok Chai 4 House, located in Bangkok, Thailand, presents a tri-level house designed in 2025 by S+S Architects. Emphasizing both privacy and spaciousness for its residents, the house’s interior features large openings that invite natural light and greenery, contrary to its closed exterior walls. This modern design fosters shared spaces while allowing personal flexibility, and ensuring all family members, including the elderly, can navigate comfortably with wide stairs and an elevator.
Casa S is an inviting apartment with an inspiring concept that offers a welcoming, open space. Designed in 2022 in Quito, Ecuador by Quito-based practice #1028 Arquitectura y Paisaje, the residence follows a design style that conveys a playful romanticism of growing up through the use of industrial prefabricated elements and open floor plans.
Folly at Fair Hill is a house located in Norway, designed by Rever & Drage Architects in 2025. With a layout that echoes traditional follies, the building incorporates both decorative and functional spaces within its unique architecture. Elements like a dining room, a lounge under a glass roof, and a sauna with an outdoor shower are included, creating a whimsical addition that marks the transition from the bustle of the nearby settlement to the tranquility of the landscape.
House WBVD, located in Bruges, Belgium, was designed by BASIL architecture in 2023. The project involved transforming a traditional townhouse into a contemporary home, incorporating architectural interventions such as diagonally stacked glass volumes, an exposed concrete structure, and green accents throughout the space to maximize light, openness, and interaction with the surroundings.
