Figr. reinterprets coastal dwellings at Kross House, a timber-clad pavilion in Melbourne, Australia. Built on a V-shaped steel column, this single-storey house divides into a series of distinct pavilions with internal and external breezeways that connect onto a wooden deck. Offering a balance of privacy and flexibility, Kross House features sustainable systems like a 20,000-litre water tank and a native garden designed with MUD Office, which promotes coastal flora and fauna.
Located in Noida, India, Warrior’s Paradise is a house designed by Resaiki Interiors and Architecture Design Studio in a palatial, vintage style. The 12,000-square-foot property features French-inspired exteriors and is open on all sides with multiple levels, a swimming pool, and dedicated areas for rest and entertainment, including a gym, spa, and home cinema.
Located in Urla, Turkey, Casa S is a house that underwent a profound transformation from an existing property with a basic envelope. Designed in 2022 by Ofis Vesaire, the luxury residence features a revised structural system that enhances spatial fluidity, blending reinforced concrete with architectural elements. This thoughtful approach redefines the home’s identity, seamlessly merging interior and exterior spaces and creating an oasis-like atmosphere through a carefully selected materials palette.
Villa 95 is located in Sotogrande, Spain, designed by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos and features house real estate. The project is configured through three simple elements that dynamically adapt to the orientation and geometry of the plot, maximizing the relationship between the home and the natural surroundings. Spaces are provided where one can work, exercise, and more, in addition to the belvedere-shaped terrace, an elevated extension of the living area.
Set within Buenos Aires, Argentina, LSA – Lattes Salinas Arquitectos designed Casa Brick in 2023. This residence displays a distinctive combination of sleek lines and conventional brick cladding that departs from typical residential norms.
A welcoming green courtyard frames the entry while effectively delineating the pedestrian and parking zones and hinting at the natural sanctuary that lies within.
In the serene countryside of Pererenan, Indonesia, Alexis Dornier has designed the six-bedroom Akashi Residence. The house is defined by its bold central void, housing a sculptural slide that reimagines typical residential boundaries. The home is a celebration of complexity and creativity, of open space and playful interactivity that embraces a strong connection to nature, echoing the beauty, energy, and freedom of the tropical lifestyle.
Perched on a bluff overlooking a meandering estuary, the Galien River Retreat house in New Buffalo, MI, is designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere while integrating both modern and serene elements. Expressed glulam structure and weathered gray Accoya wood siding were selected for their ability to weather and wear beautifully over time, while the home offers a calm design response to urban pressures.
The AMEF house is located in São Paulo, Brazil and was designed by Patricia Martinez Architecture. The house, designed in a contemporary barn style, focuses on sustainability and features a biological pool, which utilizes aquatic plants and microorganisms for water treatment. The project emphasises the integration of architecture with the surrounding green area and includes features for accessibility and fluid indoor-outdoor connection, intended to enhance urban design and history.
