Ederlezi is a house in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico, designed by Práctica Arquitectura in 2022. The residence is organized around a narrow plot and features a unique central courtyard that creates two distinct volumes. Its interior comprises rugged reddish tones, reflecting Mediterranean and desert landscapes. A zigzag pattern on the exterior façade aligns with heritage restrictions, integrating classic and contemporary elements. Emphasizing privacy while offering diverse experiences, the design connects users with the surrounding scenery.
Studio Zout Ontwerphuis has designed a contemporary and welcoming interior for Villa Rosmalen in the Netherlands, incorporating innovative materials from Ideal Work. This home features the classic exterior of a countryside cottage, but the interior radiates a modern, industrial vibe. Incorporating Microtopping and Purometallo products, Studio Zout Ontwerphuis ensured the interiors reflect a minimalistic aesthetic, balancing neutral tones with sleek metals.
Shadowbox is a mountain house in Whitefish, United States, designed by The Ranch Mine and completed in 2024. The structure, clad in black metal siding, reflects nearby Rocky Mountains and pine tree bark. Inside, a wood-clad recessed entry leads to the great room with 25-foot ceilings, surrounded by windows for natural light. The design incorporates fire-resistant features to withstand the Wildfire-Urban Interface environment.
Casa PM is a single-family house in Maldonado, Uruguay created by VDV ARQ in 2022. This modern dwelling sits just five kilometers from the ocean and merges beautifully with its semi-rural surroundings. The design innovation underscores an abiding sense of nature’s beauty, as well as the necessity for serenity and purposeful living space.
The Ajisai Hill House, designed by the acclaimed idee architects Vietnam, is a stunning example of modern architecture seamlessly integrated with the natural landscape of Vietnam. Situated on a steep mountain slope, this house measures 1000m2 and has spectacular views of a golf course and Tam Dao mountain range.
The architect’s innovative solution divides the property into two parts so that the highest point contains an upper block for maximum natural lighting and ventilation, while the lower part includes a garage as well as other supportive spaces. The two parts are connected with a dedicated elevator and steel bridge.
The impressive Studio VARA-designed Fire Country Lookout is a multi-generational home that was completed in 2022. Located in Healdsburg, CA, this architectural treasure features prismatic form to support sustainable living and adaptability to climate change. The house is designed with seamless movement between the inside and outside of the house to provide great views from every point, thus creating an ideal family environment.
House for a Goldsmith, located in Wandlitz, Germany is an amazing construction by Christoph Wagner Architects. They have combined contemporary living with historical preservation in this one-of-a-kind house; the remodel was done keeping the past of the property in mind. Sustainable features have been included while making comfortable work and living spaces within an old farmhouse setting that has been carefully restored.
In 2022, the single-story residence known as Casa Quase Verde was built by PSB Architects. Located in Ovar, Portugal, this beautiful house mixes modern architecture with natural beauty. Its ‘nearly green’ outside and intelligent design create a peaceful hideaway that effortlessly integrates interior living areas with vibrant greenery outside. This is a place where openness and seclusion can both be enjoyed at once: it’s a home where open spaces are valued without sacrificing privacy.
