House lands in São Paulo, Brazil as a ground-up residence by Mareines Arquitetura, cast for autonomy and calm within a reforested plot. The house leans on passive strategies and a cloister-like garden to organize daily life and cool the rooms without machines. It’s a house project aimed at simplicity and connection to the land, with an expressive brick roof that gathers water and generous eaves that temper heat.
Villa GENEVE sits in Benahavís, Spain, within La Zagaleta’s guarded hills, conceived by ARK Architects as a modern house tuned to landscape and light. The villa draws the eye outward to the Mediterranean and mountains while dialing up comfort indoors, from double-height living to a hushed spa. Generous glazing, layered stone, and tailored furniture point to a calm, contemporary temperament.
Casa Rea sits in Circoti, Croatia, a quiet Istrian village where olive groves reach the road and the hill of Motovun anchors the horizon. Designed by Sandro Uzila, this 2024 house traces a low profile and favors honest, local materials over flourish. The project reads as a retreat and a family base, built for long views, still water, and a plan that keeps attention on the landscape.
Sarrià is a full renovation by Sincro in Barcelona, Spain, recasting an inherited penthouse as a two-level home for a young family. The apartment now splits daily life on the main floor from leisure on the rooftop, tying both with fluid circulation and generous daylight. Clean lines, neutral tones, and calibrated black accents set a modern tone without glare.
Moon House lands in Waverley, New Zealand, as a house by James Garvan Architecture that folds sculptural curves into a clear urban presence. The project starts from a social brief and grows into a confident composition of zinc-clad forms and brick massing. Inside, the rooms carry easy movement from entry to garden while the geometries set the tone for daily life and gatherings.
Mode Eco Mood Hotel revives a historic property in Rimini, Italy, with a sustainability-first concept led by Rizoma Architetture. The hospitality project gathers multiple studios under one roof to test circular materials, responsible sourcing, and energy-savvy systems in real rooms guests actually use. It’s a hotel, yes, but also a living lab where reuse, local craft, and measured technology guide the experience.
Island Retreat sits on the oceanfront just a short walk from San Pedro Town, Belize, conceived by The Ranch Mine as a house tuned to coastal life and long visits. The home serves a retired inventor and an interior designer, pairing a main residence with guest casitas and a boathouse for gathering and escape. Built in 2024, it leans on durable construction and tactile finishes that favor breeze, light, and time together.
Acapu House sits in Goiânia as a house by Studio Andre Lenza, drawn from the site’s four-meter fall. The project arranges daily life across three volumes that step with the terrain. Built for a couple at the start of family life, the home privileges open gathering, sunlight, and a direct line between living areas and the water.