Set within the stunning landscape of Grândola, Portugal, Villa Comporta by Sabrab Architecture exemplifies contemporary design while harmonizing with its natural beauty. The L-shaped layout wraps around a tranquil central courtyard, carving out living spaces that open to the lush surrounds. Textured cork oaks, robust pines, and sandy plots guide the interiors, enhancing the sensory experience with fragrant herbs and dazzling light filtered through expertly placed brise-soleils.
Located in Philadelphia, PA, United States, the Wexler Gallery offers a modern art space design by DIGSAU Architects. Completed in 2023, it occupies a renovated former pretzel factory and features a bright, open interior. The architectural team collaborated with the gallery owners to create an exhibition area with high bay ceilings and movable wall segments, presenting a notably raw industrial interior that adds a unique aesthetic to the space.
Located in Montuïri, Spain, Casa Periscopio is a house designed by Luis Arredondo in 2024. The project was defined by the poor condition of the existing building, the low value of the plot, and the desire for views behind the neighbouring walls, emphasising light and vertical expansion as main concepts.
Situated in Jackson, Wyoming, Black Fox Ranch showcases the innovative work of CLB Architects. Created as a house, the project is defined by a design that elegantly harmonizes the architecture with the local wildlife and the history of the surrounding landscape. The home employs a style that incorporates elements from the property’s past, including working cattle ranch features and materials such as polished concrete and white oak.
Located on a sheep ranch in Australia, Shady Creek Farm House is a collaborative project involving MRTN Architects. The designers conceived the home to reflect its agricultural surroundings, leaning into retro aesthetics while featuring chic modern touches.
The farmhouse evokes a connection to agricultural life, including elements such as a corrugated facade and expansive windows welcoming natural light. Its thoughtful, lively interior fuses rustic warmth, sophistication, and chic modernity.
Situated at the southern end of stunning Lake Hawea in New Zealand’s South Island, The View House features design by Mark John Warren. Built around an internal courtyard with a retractable louvre roof, this house is a multi-generational holiday home designed to celebrate the amazing views, with materials and detailing creating a calm and serene environment for soaking in the breathtaking surroundings.
Danish design brand Vipp travels to the Southern Hemisphere for the brand’s newest guesthouse. Cantilevered over a sloping hill on Tasmania’s Bruny Island, the architecturally daring and sustainably designed Vipp Tunnel by Hobart-based studio, Room11 Architects, balances beauty and brutalism. This ground up property becomes a unique refuge that marries art, design, and nature, featuring a series of outdoor sculptures by renowned Danish artist Lin Utzon.
Situated in Saint-Ouen, France, the Quinet apartment illustrates a breathtaking renovation executed by Studio Baha. An endeavor of Ariane Bromberger in 2022, this 50 m² penthouse dwells encapsulates the essence of contemporary lifestyle.
