On a sloping hillside of Tinos, where the Cycladic landscape is shaped by dry stone walls, stone-built “cells,” and old footpaths, KORDAS Architects designed Villa in Tinos as a discreet vacation house that comprises a main home and an independent guest suite. Built in 2025 and named Emerging Landscape, the residence intertwines architecture and nature in a seamless experience, integrating into the landscape with design elements that prioritize sustainability, immersive experiences, and outdoor living.
Completed in 2023 by Dutch designer Jeroen de Nijs, Villa in the Park is a house located in Alkmaar, Netherlands. The impressive residence features an open-plan layout with an entrance leading to a mezzanine floor as the family’s main living area and was designed with just two materials – wood and microcement – to create an almost Mediterranean atmosphere.
Perched on a hill in northern Catalonia’s Costa Brava, Spain, the hotel Finca Victoria combines Mediterranean style with architectural and interior design by GCA Architects. Originally built in the 1960s, it is now restored to preserve the historical building, adding contemporary elements alongside bespoke furnishings. With 38 guestrooms and numerous common areas, including the restaurant Al Kostat del Mar helmed by Michelin-starred chef Jordi Vilà, the finca promises to be a timeless retreat for reconnecting with nature.
OM House is a private villa for a family including parents, son and daughter. Located in Da Nang, Vietnam, the house is designed by An Nam Design and Build with a closed facade and big garden inside, creating a greenery space inside the city. The living space is surrounded by variety garden for many outdoor activities. The harmonious combination of raw concrete ceiling and natural materials brings an original feeling of nature and creates calm, relaxation.
Designed by MUUK Architecture, this private residence unfolds at the edge of a vast agricultural field in Bolton-Ouest, Québec, Canada. The project adopts a contemporary approach inspired by rural forms, engaging in direct dialogue with the surrounding landscape. The residence carefully cultivates the relationship between interior and exterior, featuring generous glazing and framed views. A long pool stretches at the front of the house, aligning with the building axis and extending the horizon.
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.
Set on a hilltop above the Pacific in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, Casa Solai exemplifies the architectural language of Studio Saxe. Designed in 2024, the house features wooden pavilions that rise gently above the jungle canopy and frame panoramic ocean views. The interiors exhibit a soft, earthy palette with bespoke furniture pieces intricately tied to the home’s overall aesthetic. Built to be self-sustaining, the house incorporates passive design strategies for energy needs.
Located in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, Seis Patios House is a single-family residence designed in 2025 by VOID. Organised around six patios, the architecture dissolves boundaries between indoors and outdoors, creating spatial layouts that enhance air circulation and natural lighting. Every detail of the design works intimately with the environment and is conceived as a livable gallery, where colour is used expressively, presenting a vibrant contrast in functional areas like bathrooms.
