Nestled in Penafiel, Portugal, Casa da Levada is a house designed by Tsou Arquitectos and completed in 2024. It features a design that integrates architecture with the surrounding nature, creating a built natural environment with visual and physical continuity between the building and the landscape.
Candlewood Drive, designed by Reagan & Andre Architecture Studio, is a Tudor-style house located in Houston, United States. With 10,000 square feet (929 square meters) of space, it embodies a spirit of playfulness and refined sophistication, blending well with the traditional fabric of the Tanglewood neighborhood. The home’s material palette includes brick and cast stone, a slate roof, and copper, with steel doors and lead glass windows adding a contemporary touch.
Designed in 2023 by Studio B Architecture + Interiors, the Panorama House balances privacy and resort-style living in awe-inspiring Boulder, Colorado, USA. This graceful dwelling, distinguished as a Historic Landmark, boasts an L-shaped plan that embraces the serene landscape and minimizes visual impact.
Inside, exposed natural materials like Japanese plaster and stained white oak create a calming environment, while features like the hidden speakeasy and professional recording studio elevate its luxury.
Located in Amagansett, NY, United States, Sight Sea is a house that showcases a single-family residential interior renovation by The Up Studio, designed in 2022. The project pivots the home’s interior layout to maximize oceanfront views while providing sleek, minimalist design features that facilitate a more efficient flow between spaces. Reimagined glazing and massive terrazzo shower unearth new functionality while enhancing the serene environment.
Positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and overlooking the ocean at North Curl Curl, Archisoul Architects has completely renovated the C&P House in Sydney, Australia, to fully utilise its stunning views. Prioritising the sound and sight of the ocean, the home now boasts separate living and bedroom spaces, while a pergola shading structure ensures seamless flow from the indoor living/dining area to the outdoor entertainment space.
Located in Guarujá, Brazil, Guarujá House features the work of Nitsche Arquitetos. The house in Guarujá on the coast of São Paulo is built within a gated community in a protected area of the original Atlantic Forest. Its design is divided into three levels to accommodate 450 m² of built space and comply with regulations permitting only 30% of the land area to be developed.
Dom Bielawa is a house located in Bielawa, Poland, designed by SAAN architekci. The project features a minimalist aesthetic that interacts with nature through large-format glazing. Inside, natural oak veneers, solid wood, stone, and concrete complement the landscape, while the smart home system ensures functionality. An inviting panoramic sofa defines the heart of the home, with a geometric cubicle promoting a clean, consistent geometry that blends utility and aesthetics.
Kyanos Villa is a contemporary house located in Mykonos, Greece. Designed in 2023 by Mykonos Architects, the villa boasts a minimalist aesthetic, seamlessly intertwining traditional Mykonian architecture with modern elements.