Angá Arquitetura‘s Páteo House in Praia Guaecá, Brazil, is a renovated colonial-style house that blends traditional elements with a contemporary aesthetic. Designed in 2021, this practical and cozy house features an integrated layout, enhanced lighting, and a refreshed color palette that breathes new life into the original structure.
Nestled in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain, the Green House project by renowned designers Anna & Eugeni Bach showcases a harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor living. This modern house renovation delicately balances the existing structure with a thoughtful expansion, creating an inviting oasis where residents can enjoy the Mediterranean climate while seamlessly integrating their daily activities.
With a focus on maximizing the connection to the lush garden, the design transforms the property into a true extension of the living space, blurring the lines between indoors and out.
The Phoenix, a modern masterpiece designed by Feldman Architecture, rises from the ashes in Healdsburg, California, offering a captivating retreat for a forward-thinking family. This striking house, completed in 2022, seamlessly blends with the dramatic landscape, prioritizing breathtaking views and rejuvenating a site scarred by California’s wildfires. The design team’s innovative approach to the sloping site has resulted in a series of elongated, stacked, rectilinear forms that create a harmonious indoor-outdoor living experience.
Embracing the lush landscapes of Balikpapan, Indonesia, Villa Sawah stands as the inaugural project of Stilt Studios‘ Family Village. This house, designed in 2024, redefines family living with its bespoke approach, emphasizing shared spaces and fostering a nurturing community environment. Crafted with high-quality materials, including teak, bengkirai, and marble, Villa Sawah exemplifies sophistication and comfort, offering 255 sqm of living space with breathtaking rice field views.
The AT2 House, designed by Architekten in Tumbaco, Ecuador, is a stunning family-centric residence that reflects the culmination of its owners’ successful lives. This 2022 project, situated in the suburban context of Quito’s eastern valleys, boasts a progressive permeability that seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces. With its elegant and reserved façade, the AT2 House showcases a balanced interplay of materiality, light, and fluid programming, creating a perfect framework for living and enjoying.
Situated atop Howell Mountain in Napa, California, the Howell Mountain Residence I presents a stunning blend of mountain surroundings and valley views. Designed by Holder Parlette, this 1960s house underwent a renovation that raised the roof by 5 feet and integrated a new steel window and door scheme to maximize the property’s breathtaking vistas. The incorporation of local Saint Helena cottage stone in the entry facade, landscaping, and interiors connects the modern home seamlessly to its awe-inspiring natural setting.
Designed by Jaque Studio, Casa Tropical is a captivating house located in Tulum, Mexico, that exemplifies the region’s lush, tropical beauty. Completed in 2022, the single-level residence harnesses the site’s natural features, including a central water body and towering tropical foliage, to create a harmonious indoor-outdoor living experience. Featuring a distinctive “L-shaped” layout, the house is oriented to maximize natural light and cross-ventilation, while also offering panoramic views of the surrounding jungle.
Casa Rayada, designed by Boide Estudio in Mérida, Mexico, is a modern luxury house showcasing seamless indoor-outdoor integration. This residence uses local stone, wood, and marble to create harmonious, textured spaces, with custom furniture and unique design elements.