Situated in the heart of Healdsburg, California, the Fire Country Lookout by Studio VARA showcases a groundbreaking design that blends sustainable living with resilient development. This multi-generational family retreat, nestled on an oak-studded hilltop, offers a prototype for the “post-climate-change” West, featuring a single 180′ long extrusion carefully positioned along the east-west axis to maximize stunning views of Mount St. Helena and the setting sun.
XSTUDIO‘s Masterful Transformation of House S in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. This 130-square-meter house, located in a four-story building, underwent a comprehensive renovation that reorganized the original compartmentalized layout, creating a more open and airy living space.
The designers integrated the home’s corner location and private patio, maximizing natural light and cross-ventilation while introducing a cohesive wooden envelope that ties the living areas together.
Discover the captivating Casa Roveretta, a harmonious blend of modern architecture and natural elegance in the picturesque town of Ostuni, Italy. Designed by the award-winning Vergati Creative Studio, this stunning house seamlessly integrates with its lush Puglia surroundings, showcasing a design inspired by the region’s rich heritage and the breathtaking local landscape.
This striking 790 sqm house in Mexico City, designed by NURBANA Desarrollo Arquitectónico in 2021, breathes new life into a 10-year-old abandoned construction. Situated on a 1,400 sqm lot facing a lush ravine, the project seamlessly integrates the home’s interior and exterior, offering a harmonious living experience. Featuring a thoughtful redistribution of usable areas and an expansion of the required programs, the CDC12 house showcases a contemporary design approach that prioritizes both aesthetics and functionality.
Atelier LAVIT‘s Cabana Lodge in Ibiza, Spain, offers a hidden private retreat nestled in the island’s lush vegetation. Designed in 2019, this eco-friendly lodge features a seamless integration with the surrounding landscape, leveraging natural ventilation and shading to create a comfortable, light-filled space.
The property’s simple, rational layout and use of durable, locally-sourced materials like Douglas pine and larch wood contribute to its sustainable and serene ambiance, making it a unique and sought-after getaway for design-conscious travelers.
Designed by the renowned architecture firm SAOTA, the Flanders House in Belgium showcases a masterful blend of modern design and harmonious integration with its natural surroundings. This exquisite private residence features a striking exterior composed of solid cubes and interconnecting glazed voids, unified by a slender canopy that wraps around three sides to form outdoor terraces. The home’s cellular interior spaces open outwards, fostering an indoor-outdoor lifestyle that responds to the local climate.
Destilat Design Studio‘s latest project, House M, showcases a thoughtful renovation of a turn-of-the-century sandstone building in the Balearic Islands, Spain.
Designed in 2024, this vacation home on three floors embodies the local culture’s essence, with the architects carefully incorporating traditional materials and techniques to create a minimalist, airy atmosphere that ensures a relaxed lifestyle for the family.
Cadaval Estudio‘s recently completed Onze House in Spain showcases a masterful design that seamlessly integrates the project with its stunning coastal setting. This 2023 house, strategically positioned to frame the breathtaking Mediterranean views, employs a unique diagonal layout and a play of volumes to create a sequence of indoor and outdoor spaces that allow the inhabitant to feel immersed in the surrounding landscape while enjoying the comfort of a custom-built shelter.
