The House and the Landscape, designed by Inon Ben David, is a home in the Lower Galilee region of Israel. Featuring extensive use of natural materials, the two-story structure accommodates a family of six and includes elements created by the homeowner, who owns a custom metalwork shop. Open to its natural surroundings, the house also offers sweeping views of the valley and Mediterranean Sea.
Frasquet Arquitectos has completed this contemporary one-story home in the Torre en Conill area of Bétera, Valencia. The house’s Mediterranean style features clean lines and local materials that integrate with the natural surroundings. Inside, an open-plan L-shaped layout connects the kitchen and living area to the garden, enhancing the indoor-outdoor experience. Large windows allow abundant natural light, creating a spacious and comfortable atmosphere.
Studio BV founder Betsy Vohs restored a mid-century house in Palm Springs, California, adding solar panels and systems to enable it to function off the grid. Designed in 2024, Vohs acquired the Casa Amigo property in the desert city’s Movie Colony neighbourhood with the intention of turning it into a personal retreat for relaxation and rejuvenation.
TGA Studio reorganised this apartment in Milan around a central volume for maximum functionality. Glazed doors create reflections and guide natural light throughout the space.
Newberg Ridge House is an all-concrete dwelling in Newberg, Oregon, designed by Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects. Completed in 2022, the structure features three main pavilions with low sloping roofs and large eaves. The house utilises concrete for both the slabs and the structural bearing walls, with a notable large board-formed wall accenting the entry.
Sitges House in Sitges, Spain, was designed by Roman Izquierdo Bouldstridge in 2024. The two-story house comprises newly created openings to enjoy the unique views of the coastline in Garraf Natural Park. The design incorporates the Japanese technique of Shakkei for integrating the landscape into the dwelling.
Italian firm Massimiliano Gamba Architects restored and modernised a historic residence, Casa Privata, situated in the picturesque Mincio Valley near Valeggio sul Mincio, Italy, and completed in 2024. The project involved meticulous restoration of an ancient structure, maintaining its architectural integrity, and enhancing its environment through thoughtful redesign and landscaping. The interior and exterior materials were carefully chosen to respect the area’s traditional character, aligning the house harmoniously with its historical and geographical context.
The Regent’s Park Townhouse in London’s Westminster district was redesigned by Studio Arthur Casas in 2024. The interior design subtly integrates the homeowners’ art collection into the historic 1822 building’s preserved framework. Soft hues highlight the artwork, and strategic furniture placement ensures comfortable movement while retaining original spatial layouts.