House Steffens is a house located in Windhoek, Namibia, designed by Jaco Wasserfall Architects in 2021. This remarkable dwelling embodies modern architectural artistry that seamlessly melds with its natural surroundings. The eye-catching façade combines weathered metal and concrete, presenting a sophisticated exterior that hints at the elegant interior, which features open spaces and expansive windows that dissolve barriers between indoor and outdoor living.
Atelier Ornelas has created a unique vacation home in Portugal that reflects both Scandinavian minimalism and innovative material use, cladding the exterior in Basalto stone. Tasked with creating a retreat by an investor, head architect André Ornelas Gonçalves chose a minimalist approach, with strategic wood-framed windows that foster a connection to the surroundings.
EnsO House in Mumbai, designed by S+PS Architects in 2023, incorporates a central spiral staircase, precast concrete panels, terrazzo inlay and vaulted ceilings. The house is wrapped around a double-height void featuring a bar counter, a raised seating area and a suspended cast glass bar overlooking a nearby park.
The upper-floor terrace contains a private pool, covered alfresco dining and a screening wall.
The Home for an Artist in Cesena, Italy, was designed by Piraccini + Potente Architettura in 2019. The rural-inspired house combines contemporary vision with traditional forms. The house reflects the client’s aesthetic sensibilities, blending technology and art for a harmonious living environment.
Cabin 192, a house in Los Cardales, Argentina, was transformed by Daniel Canda & Asociados in 2023. The project involved retaining the existing brick volume and replacing its gable roof with a flat, metal-supported one to add new bedrooms. Internally, walls were removed to create an open layout and a central concrete structure. Stone and glass were used to differentiate the volumes, prioritising a fluid, simple interior in contact with nature.
Designed by Yalın Tasarım Architecture, the Veranda Turgutreis House in Bodrum is one of seven private units. Completed in 2020, this house features large windows that offer sweeping views of the Aegean Sea, providing a natural retreat from urban life.
Autori has completed a vacation home in Bale, Croatia. Called Istria House, the residence features low, sprawling structures that blend into the landscape. Drawing inspiration from old towns, the design includes overlapping volumes, roofed courtyards, and atriums.
Philipp Architekten designed Villa Fröschle on a hillside in Heilbronn, Germany. The three-story house, designed in 2020, features loft-like living spaces elevated above a garden atrium with a pool and a movable wooden deck. Architect Anna Philipp aimed to create a modern treehouse feel by placing key living areas on the first floor, away from the street’s hustle.
