Set within a dense pinewood landscape in Sintra, Portugal, the Pinewood Villa refresh was led by João Tiago Aguiar in 2025. The refurbishment aimed to cultivate a deeper relationship with nature and light while employing a design style characterized by clarity, restraint, and timelessness. The architecture and interiors reflect a project philosophy that aspires to be grounded in quiet architecture, where the precision of each gesture builds a lasting relationship between space, use, and context.
The Luna House, designed by Nommo Arquitetos and located in Curitiba, Brazil, was completed in 2024. Nestled within the untouched Atlantic Forest landscape, the house reflects the light around it, contrasting subtly with the surrounding nature.
Forgetting Time House, located in Singapore and designed by Wallflower Architecture + Design, is a refreshing example of biophilic home design, inspired by the idea of creating a retreat amidst nature in a tropical environment. Completed in 2022, the house juxtaposes indoor and outdoor spaces, employing a combination of full-height glass doors and a restrained material palette to offer ease of movement and to conjure thoughts of escapism.
PASSA.TEMPO is a private residence set on a hillside in Montefano, Italy. Designed by Michele Gambato, it recovers the orthography of local rural houses, exploring a strong conceptual architectural design that connects the surrounding landscape with the intimate, domestic space through oversized windows and abstract openings. The theme of nature preserves and emphasizes the connection with the outside, as well as the necessary degree of permeability in space and time.
A.J.C. House is located in Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal, and was designed by José António Lopes da Costa. The project incorporates a house with differentiated spaces creating a strong relationship with the outside in the social areas, with the patios and gardens. The openings sometimes tear through the walls, allowing the whole complex to create differentiated living areas. The project was completed in 2022.
In the Judean Foothills of Israel, designer Nirit Vax has crafted “From Frame to Fabulous: A Warm, Modern Villa” — a 330 sqm (3,550 sq ft) house designed in 2025. The property melds modernity with comfort, featuring high ceilings and open living spaces. The home is complete with three bedrooms, a private pool, and chic communal areas, designed to accommodate the clients’ three young children while incorporating a warm, inviting aesthetic ideal for family life.
Renda House is a residential project located in São Sebastião, Brazil, designed in 2023 by André Luque Arquitetura. Seeking to materialize intangible elements like light and nature, this artistic residence reflects the owners’ journey and love for Brazilian folk art. The layout emphasizes comfort and modernity, featuring open living spaces and bespoke details, creating a harmonious balance with the tropical landscape and their personal history.
Nestled in Isola Albarella, Italy, the INOUT House represents a masterful creation by 3ndyStudio, designed in 2023. This architecture style blends innovation and refinement, creating a seamless experience between indoor and outdoor spaces. Reflecting a commitment to detail, the residence features a spectacular infinity pool, which complements the design while embodying a unique living experience that merges the unspoiled beauty of nature with modern, clean-lined architecture.
