Club James entertainment venue was designed by Conner & Perry Architects across seven decades in Los Angeles. Adding to an iconic hillside property by John Lautner, the firm has previously overseen alterations to the pad made famous in The Big Lebowski. A swimming pool, dining terrace, barbecue zone and kitchen facilities feature in the hillside property, complete with a new movie screening room. Architects want their work to be “an evolution of the visual language” of the original designer.
Villa Fortaleza by Vieira de Moura Architects is nestled in Faro, Portugal. Designed in 2024, the house boasts a minimalistic northern facade and expansive southern views. Its three levels cascade down a sloped terrain, ensuring all spaces offer panoramic ocean views. A dynamic, bidirectional geometry balances privacy and exuberance, complementing the surroundings and enhancing solar orientation.
Polarstar is a Colorado house near Vail, designed by gne Architecture in 2019. This modern chalet features a mix of materials, including board form concrete, stucco stone, wood and blackened steel. Expansive windows and decks enhance the landscape views.
Inside, the home’s interiors showcase a blend of classic and artisan furnishings with textured fabrics, offering a modern interpretation of a classic chalet for a multi-generational family.
Arran Lane Home, a 220-square-metre house in Queenstown, New Zealand, was designed by Ben Hudson Architects in 2021. Collaborating with clients and designers Jonathan Goss and Cathy Ellegard, the team focused on optimising space without sacrificing style.
The elevated living areas offer panoramic views of the Remarkables mountain range, complemented by generous ceiling heights and a sunken lounge. The design seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a warm, flexible, and inviting family home.
Huis Zuidkamp in Enschede, Netherlands, was completed by Jeb Architecten in 2023. This minimalist barnhouse features a wooden facade and roof cladding, allowing it to blend seamlessly with its wooded surroundings. Designed to complement the former Zuidkamp military base, the house reflects a harmonious relationship between architecture and nature, emphasizing modest design and integration with the landscape.
Pelio Estate is a family-owned boutique winery located in Monterey, California, designed by Hawkins Interiors. The space combines natural materials with vintage furnishings, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
The design studio Space is Around Us has reimagined a compact apartment in Pangrati, Athens. Designed in 2024, the Kyano apartment now boasts a flexible, open layout, contrasting its original 1960s setup. The space now maximizes functionality, using blue as a unifying theme, inspired by its name, which means “blue” in Greek.
Interior design firm Studio. D has renovated an apartment in Genoa, Italy, featuring a classic Genoese layout. Apartment S. Anna retains the historic building’s early 1900s architecture with stone perimeter walls and wooden floors. The project includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen with a central island, and a dining area with a custom square table.
