Step into the Big Wood River house in Idaho, designed by Walker Warner, where ranch-style architecture blends seamlessly with the natural landscape. This home features breezeways that transition from open-air to glass-enclosed, surrounding a courtyard with views of the Boulder Mountains. The use of locally-sourced materials and colors that echo the surrounding valley creates a peaceful, enduring connection to nature, highlighted by an infinity pool mirroring the vast Idaho sky.
The Monochrome Minimalist Villa in Cyprus showcases the distinct art of blending contemporary minimalist design with natural aesthetics. Designed by Olga Gusarova, this house features clean lines and a simple color scheme that highlights the breathtaking Mediterranean views.
The interior offers an expansive living space with panoramic windows and a soaring 7-meter ceiling (about 23 feet), perfectly framing the serene coastal setting. With handcrafted details like ceramic lamps by Sergey Makhno and a strategically plant-free indoor environment, this villa embodies modern tranquility and stylish comfort.
Immerse yourself in the tranquil sanctuary of Mountain Wood, a stunning contemporary house designed by Walker Warner in California. This architectural marvel combines the rustic charm of a hay barn with modern design, featuring expansive stone and cedar materials that reflect the passage of time. Enjoy the serenity of outdoor spaces intertwined with wild grass and mature sycamore trees, all crafted with precision to honor the area’s agricultural heritage.
Step into Makena, a stunning contemporary house designed by Walker Warner in Hawaii. This house transforms a single-story space into a private sanctuary with sweeping ocean views and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Using warm wood, steel, and glass, Makena captures the essence of its unique hillside setting by blending effortlessly with the vibrant landscape and nearby lava fields.
In the serene hills of Torquines de Cima, Odemira, Portugal, the Torquines de Cima Country House emerges as a masterpiece of minimalist design by renowned designer Garcês. Spanning a 5-hectare (12.4-acre) plot, this country house artfully balances its dual functions of housing and tourism through a design that respects the memory of its rural site. With its polished concrete floors and traditional carpentry, the house forms a harmonious connection with its natural surroundings, offering serene views and fostering a sustainable living environment.
Designed by renowned architecture firm SAOTA, the Water’s Edge house in Sydney, Australia, is a stunning example of modern design that seamlessly integrates with its picturesque harbour setting.
This multilevel family home, completed in 2023, showcases a sensitive approach that minimizes its profile to preserve the neighborhood’s character while offering unparalleled views and a continuous connection to the water. The use of natural materials, including Lava stone and honed Mount White Sandstone, allows the residence to blend effortlessly with the surrounding landscape, while the carefully curated landscaping echoes the boldness of the architecture.
This historic Townhouse in the lush Palermo Chico neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been meticulously restored and modernized by renowned design duo Kallos Turin. The clients, who have collaborated with the designers on several previous projects, sought to create an elegant, intellectually-engaging home that blends the grandeur of the original Beaux-Arts architecture with contemporary sensibilities.
Kallos Turin‘s approach artfully preserves the home’s historic details while strategically inserting modern design elements, resulting in a harmonious balance of classic and contemporary styles.
Padovani Arquitetos‘ stunning Valencia House in Porto Feliz, Brazil, seamlessly blends contemporary design with the serene tranquility of the countryside. This carefully crafted 2021 summer retreat features spacious, permeable social areas that foster direct integration between the natural environment and the home’s interior. The green roofing and lightweight, horizontally-oriented architecture create a harmonious visual continuity with the surrounding landscape.
