The White Rock house by Omar Gandhi Architects takes cues from camouflaged duck blinds and hunting cabins, perching above a steep, rocky incline in Nova Scotia, Canada, surrounded by farmland. The distinctively shaped observation structure features corten steel cladding and provides panoramic views of the Gaspereau River Valley.
Inside, smoked oak panels line the minimal interiors designed for rejuvenation, with carefully placed windows and Belgium linens creating a tranquil, blended relationship with the lush, forested surroundings.
Atelier du Pont has renovated Estancia San José in Menorca, Spain, transforming an old ruin into a 300-square-metre summer residence with Minorcan influences. Featuring arched Iroko windows and stone facade, the house combines raw materials with vibrant elements like an acid yellow kitchen.
The organic forms and textured finishes throughout the interior pay homage to local craftsmanship, while the garden is a natural setting surrounded by garrigue and wild olive trees.
OOOOX respected the architectural “soul” of Lanzarote during the centuries-old property refurbishment, adding white concrete floors and green tiled walls. OOOOKX relaid the layout over both storeys to create more beds for guests on the island in the Atlantic Ocean, during the renovation of Villa Amonita Lanzarote.
ID Architecture has revamped The Old Rectory – a 19th-century home in South Kelsey, United Kingdom, integrating a two-storey extension with vertical timber cladding. The contemporary design features expansive glazing that frames the property’s eight-acre grounds. The extension, incorporating passive solar shading, establishes a stronger connection to the surrounding landscape.
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.
Mars House, designed by Studio Lau, stands in Canada as an angular residence. Its split-level layout prioritizes space efficiency, with formal living and dining rooms omitted for optimal utility. Natural light fills the home through expansive windows and skylights, complemented by large sliding doors that create a seamless flow between indoors and out.
The interior aesthetic combines modern lines with warm wood accents, fostering an inviting atmosphere. The exterior, featuring black metal and warm wood siding, reflects the thoughtful blend of spaces inside.
Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Massaro House sits on a private island in Mahopac, United States. Realised by Tom Heinz in 2008, the 5,000-square-foot home features a cantilever stretching 75 feet (23 meters) in two directions.
The interior boasts 27 skylights, six fireplaces, and African mahogany details, maintaining Wright’s midcentury design aesthetic throughout. With 15-foot (4.6-meter) ceiling heights, the Massaro House complements the existing Chahroudi cottage built by the architect in 1951.
