Located in Zapallar, Chile, the ACFA House is designed by Estudio Alto. This 450-square meter house embodies the principles of geometry rather than conventional architecture, where circular spaces foster connection. Bathed in sunlight through large windows, the residence feels flexible depending on the number of inhabitants.
This project is a house located in Victoria, Canada, designed in 2016 by D’Arcy Jones Architects. The house is oriented east-west, sited between mature Garry Oaks at the east and rock outcroppings near the street at the west. Living spaces and a pool are organized in a U-shape, enclosing a lushly planted courtyard. All interior spaces are defined by concrete floors, white walls and curved ceilings that glow.
The reDEW House in West Vancouver, Canada, is a house designed by splyce design, showcasing a design style that erases past renovations and returns to the original 1969 architecture, designed by Daniel Evan White. Prioritizing contemporary living conveniences while respecting White’s architecture, the interior opens up to ocean views, featuring a sculptural steel staircase and a main entry defined by a six-foot door.
Nestled in Longboat Key, Florida, Gulf Gardens Residence stands as a remarkable creation by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors. Designed in 2023, this house elegantly merges a 1970s wood frame structure with contemporary coastal living requirements, including FEMA stipulations.
A fusion of old-world charm and modern elegance, it features expansive windows and environmentally conscious elements, offering breathtaking ocean views and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, encapsulating the essence of luxury living in a coastal paradise.
In the heart of Saugatuck, MI, United States, dSPACE Studio unveils Silver Lake, a house designed this year that embodies a seamless fusion of nature and architecture. This retreat offers the homeowners a layered architectural experience in which to interact with the serene landscape and their art collection, while the design integrates Brazilian elements into a sculptural object that blurs the boundaries between architecture and art.
Angra House is located in Angra dos Reis, RJ, Brazil, designed by Studio Arthur Casas, and built as a house. By the sea, an architecture combining large openings, raw stones, and mashrabiyas interacts with the surrounding materials to establish full integration with the nature of Angra dos Reis, in Rio de Janeiro. Designed in 2024, the project is a renovation intended to adapt the house to the needs of a family—a couple with two children.
W Maldives, set in the breathtaking North Ari Atoll, has reopened following a stunning transformation led by Julian Miaja. The resort’s design narrative is inspired by the “worlds above and below” the atoll’s surface, weaving together the lush biodiversity of the land and the vibrant marine ecosystems beneath the waves, creating a new standard of luxury—one that celebrates the beauty of nature and fosters meaningful connections.
Set in a beautiful oak grove in Madrid, Spain, this magnificent single-family house created by Bueso-Inchausti & Rein Arquitectos exemplifies a perfect fusion of nature and modernist architecture. Finished in 2024, this dwelling carefully harmonizes with the landscape, taking advantage of the grove’s single clearing to find a balance between privacy and openness.