Grupo Arquitectura designed Four Houses Pinares, a set of four independent residences amidst a wooded landscape in Mexico. The architects adapted the homes to the site’s natural topography, ensuring minimal disruption to existing trees. Each structure features a metallic frame with visible wooden beams and panels.
HGA Studio designed the Brahminy House, a contemporary house in Byron Bay, Australia, completed in 2022. Nestled above Wategos Beach, the house serves as a portal for the ocean and native heath.
The Hua Xu Boutique Hotel by Z+H Renhai Design is situated in Suzhou, China. Completed by designer Zhang Haihua, this 2024 project involved transforming three existing residential buildings into a courtyard hotel. The design draws inspiration from the region’s Jiangnan-style houses, incorporating contemporary elements that harmonize with the area’s historical context.
Argentinian studio Estudio Palacios balanced their recently completed Casa en Piedras in Córdoba with two levels set into the hilly terrain. Clad in corten steel and black Portoro stone-plastic, the structure blends with the natural landscape. The interiors are marked by spacious, rustic furnishings to create a direct connection to the outdoors, while a split-level layout anchors the structure into the hillside, revealing a rustic design aesthetic.
CCB House in São Paulo, Brazil, was designed by Kiko Salomao + Tanaka in 2020. The house features a concrete base to accommodate the property’s topography, organizing three main blocks. These include a social barn with internal gardens, a pool, and an outdoor patio, balanced with a service block for amenities.
The design provides expansive views of the valleys, integrating large glass frames and diverse landscaping to create a seamless transition between spaces.
The Children’s Hospice House for Julia, designed by Czech architecture studio Ctyrsten, features secluded “last farewell” apartments with memorial atriums and sheltered outdoor access in Brno, Czech Republic. Surrounded by mature trees and a pond, the hospice’s courtyard-centered layout offers natural views and tranquility.
Frasquet Arquitectos has completed this contemporary one-story home in the Torre en Conill area of Bétera, Valencia. The house’s Mediterranean style features clean lines and local materials that integrate with the natural surroundings. Inside, an open-plan L-shaped layout connects the kitchen and living area to the garden, enhancing the indoor-outdoor experience. Large windows allow abundant natural light, creating a spacious and comfortable atmosphere.
A Bit W Residence is a house in Nonthaburi, Thailand, designed by TA-CHA Design in 2024. The modernist-influenced home features basic geometric forms, passive design, and an open courtyard to enhance ventilation and green space.