House by the River is a residential property designed by Przemek Kaczkowski in Sochaczew, Poland. Designed in 2024, the house features a divided massing with large glazing openings, allowing for optimal sunlight and a connection to the garden. The architecture, positioned along the road to avoid flooding, uses natural materials such as stone slate and pine wood, creating a harmonious integration with the surrounding landscape.
Embedded within a lush tropical forest in São Paulo, Brazil, the Toque Toque House by Nitsche Arquitetos blends privacy with nature. Designed in 2022, this summer residence features a laminated timber structure elevated on a concrete basement to navigate the steep slope. The design prioritizes flexibility, offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from the upper elevation among the treetops.
Nestled on a bluff in East Hampton, New York, Frame House by Worrell Yeung explores transparency and privacy through a modular steel frame and glass design. Echoing influences from Mies van der Rohe’s work, the residence maximizes natural views of Gardiners Bay while integrating sustainable features like photovoltaic panels.
The Frame is a contemporary home in Amman, Jordan, designed by Paradigm in 2023. Featuring a double-volume atrium, the residence embraces natural light and offers panoramic views through expansive windows. The exterior showcases a geometric facade of natural stone, creating a modern and timeless visual rhythm.
On the Mountain in Front of the Sea by Witt Architects in Israel offers a variation on local Israeli architecture. Designed in 2023, this house features a pair of stone buildings overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The layout includes a central patio, creating an intimate space with a pool, pergola, and local vegetation.
Villa White is a house located in Sotogrande, Spain. Designed by local company ARK Architects, the house is characterized by various accommodation facilities, such as massage treatment rooms or libraries, that are also effortlessly integrated into the home layout. The white home rises and engages with the Andalusian landscape, offering garden views over the fairways of Almenara Golf Course and the Mediterranean beyond.
The “Rana Estate” in Carmel Valley, California, was re-envisioned by Fuse Architects + Builders in 2024. The property features a main house redesigned to enhance natural light and indoor-outdoor connections. It also includes a modified guest house, a redesigned pool, and a detached garage with an office workspace, all set against the backdrop of the area’s rolling hills and oak trees.
In Naples, Italy, Carmine Abate designed House Luigi Ganzerli in 2022. The project contrasts layers of warm tones with cool grey and black hues to create a dramatic composition. A long corridor extends through most of the floor plan, directing occupants toward a circular antechamber lined with wooden sliders. A grand living space sits at one end of the residence and contains multiple areas delineated by varied flooring styles, including a striking black stone rug with triangular cutouts.