Set in the breathtaking hills of Monte Mayor in Benahavis, Spain, Villa MM B8 embraces the captivating beauty of nature and contemporary design, masterfully crafted by A Plus Villas. This refined house seamlessly integrates open spaces and warm textures into its inviting interiors, ensuring every area flows harmoniously into the next. Combining large glass panels and natural materials, Villa MM B8 blurs the boundaries between the stunning surroundings and its elegant living spaces.
Casa Alfeição is a house in Loulé, Portugal, designed in 2024 by Studio Arte architecture & design. The architecture blends with the natural landscape, while the interior design is modern but references traditional Portuguese aesthetics. Clean lines, natural materials, and a neutral color palette create a serene and inviting atmosphere, complemented by the mesmerizing views characteristic of the Algarve region.
Set in Brisbane, Australia, Toohey Forest House is a retreat designed by Bones Studio in 2024. The Montreal and Toronto-based studio embraces elements of Brutalism and tropical modernism, celebrating the existing house while incorporating a new pavilion that connects lightly through a glazed gallery.
Perched atop a breathtaking hill in Batroun, Lebanon, SKYHAVEN Residence showcases mesmerizing sights of a verdant valley and the glistening sea. Designed by BLANKPAGE Architects and finished in 2023, this house integrates two linked residences within one envelope, and skillfully weaves into the rugged terrain. The concept encapsulates a “balcony/belvedere” idea and flows smoothly to embrace the landscape.
Located in Tulum, Mexico, Villa Amaite is a house designed by Ignacio Cabrera that emphasises a nature-immersed design. Designed in 2023, the layout showcases a main structure that accommodates up to 12 guests while a smaller secondary home incorporates the same design language. The project utilises chukum on the exterior walls and features open-plan living areas that maximise both space and ocean views, all within tropical surroundings.
Minty House stands as a remarkable renovation by Fluid Glass that takes place in London, United Kingdom. The real estate type, house, underwent a transformation in 2024, focusing on spaciousness and individuality. Emphasizing a coherent design, the transformation includes distinctive elements such as expansive sliding doors, a curved glass bay window, and creatively designed skylights, merging Victorian heritage with contemporary design features.
House FLA is a residential project located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, designed by Frederico Bicalho. The structure, built on a steeply sloping lot, features the use of concrete as both a functional and aesthetic element and embraces modern design principles to create an open and fluid integration with the landscape, ensuring light and ventilation throughout the space.
Positioned on a prominent corner in Melbourne’s inner suburbs, Armadale House is a thoughtful response to a complex brief to create a modern family home that honours the legacy of its 1889 Victorian origins. Designed by Taylor Knights, the home blends a contemporary style with references to its history, balancing openness and privacy across the functional spaces within. The outcome emphasises social connectivity and calmness throughout.
