Casa Clausura sits in Mendiolaza, Argentina, as a single-family house by Agustín Lozada. The project resists suburban habits, settling low on the site and turning its back on the punishing western exposure. Instead of spectacle, the plan collects rooms around an inward courtyard with a pool, privileging light, shade, and privacy over frontage. It reads as a measured reply to its setting, quiet in posture yet exacting in intent.
Notting Hill Flat places a Grade II listed townhouse in London, United Kingdom, back into daily circulation with a clear, contemporary hand by WER Studio. The house shifts to an open, light-forward upper level and a calmer bedroom level below, preserving the building’s character while updating its workings. Across the plan, crafted cabinetry, refined finishes, and measured interventions turn a historic shell into a family home.
Unstack House is a new house by FreelandBuck in Los Angeles, California, United States, set on a steep hillside in the city’s northeast. The residence arranges a loose stack of rotated volumes to pull landscape between rooms and frame long views toward the mountains. Public rooms flow through overlaps, while private areas anchor the sequence at both ends.
Small homes can be cozy, efficient, and charming — but they can also feel cramped if they’re not designed thoughtfully. As we move into 2025, homeowners are looking for creative remodeling solutions that maximize square footage without sacrificing style or comfort.
Villa Tai, designed by ARK Architects in 2024, rises from the hills of Sotogrande, Spain. This luxurious residence combines contemporary architecture with expansive use of stone and wood, maximizing Mediterranean views and the surrounding landscape. Floor-to-ceiling glass, open-plan living, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections define the home’s design ethos, bringing nature directly into each refined space. The result is a serene and stylish retreat tailored for modern living.
Amano Restaurant in Caldwell, Idaho, was redesigned by Cushing Terrell in 2025 to blend traditional and modern Mexican influences within a historic setting. The renovation of this restaurant retained original structural elements, creating spaces that honor the building’s legacy while introducing features like private dining rooms and a vibrant bar area. The project incorporated materials such as wood, metal, and fibers, offering an elegant yet approachable atmosphere that celebrates culture and community.
Crafted by Swarc Studio, the Central Beach Contemporary property features modern sophistication and is located in Vero Beach, Florida. This house delivers a balance of chic aesthetics and functionality in its design, enhancing the coastal living experience. With its bold exterior facade and serene interiors, the property illustrates an innovative approach to contemporary architecture.
In the Hudson River Valley of upstate New York, the Hudson Valley Retreat is a house designed in 2023 by Lake Flato Architects. Perched on the edge of a restored native meadow and an Oak-Hickory forest, this tranquil weekend house fosters a strong connection with nature, forming a backdrop for resplendent views of the foreground and Catskills mountains, encouraging visitors to unwind and immerse themselves in the surrounding landscape.