Set within the stunning landscape of Grândola, Portugal, Villa Comporta by Sabrab Architecture exemplifies contemporary design while harmonizing with its natural beauty. The L-shaped layout wraps around a tranquil central courtyard, carving out living spaces that open to the lush surrounds. Textured cork oaks, robust pines, and sandy plots guide the interiors, enhancing the sensory experience with fragrant herbs and dazzling light filtered through expertly placed brise-soleils.
The Fisherman House is also a house located in Spain, designed in 2024 by Terra Coll Home. The cottage was originally a small boat house, built haphazardly alongside other boat houses, and situated about four meters from the sea on a small pebble and sand cove. The team sought to create a year-round Mediterranean escape that reflected a sense of spontaneity, naturalness, and connection with the sea.
La Maison d’Ulysse is a house located in Bali, Indonesia, designed in 2021 by LUASA architects. The real estate, embodying tropical modern architecture, features geometric shapes and a striking facade that incorporate natural materials, fostering a seamless connection with the surrounding landscape. The design creates a serene and contemporary atmosphere, exemplifying the beauty and tranquility of this idyllic location.
Situated in Los Altos Hills, California, Materials Matter is a house designed by Fergus Garber Architects in 2021. This contemporary residence highlights timeless sophistication, featuring a striking façade that juxtaposes a gray standing seam metal roof with velvety stucco, complemented by dark wooden headers. Inside, expansive spaces like the great room and kitchen boast high-end materials, while custom storage solutions and a stylish staircase enhance functionality and aesthetics.
Casa Yuri in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico is a house designed by Zozaya Arquitectos. The generous, expansive residence reinterprets the Zihuatanejo vernacular in a bold, contemporary language designed to celebrate the surrounding oceanfront landscape. The property features a lushly landscaped pedestrian ramp leading to a motor lobby and includes a variety of uniquely constructed spaces, most notably the largest palapa ever built by Zozaya Arquitectos for a private residence.
Magma White Santorini is a house located in Santorini, Greece. Designed by KKMK Architects and completed in 2025, the project uses geometry and local materials to integrate the architecture within the site. The existing residence underwent an architectural reworking that features spaces defined by bespoke joinery, built-in shelving, and Volakas marble elements. Guesthouses, embedded into the volcanic slope, reference Cycladic tradition without relying on nostalgia.
Nestled along the wild northern shores of Lake Tremblant, La Flèche is a Quebec residence that reimagines the mountain chalet with contemporary elegance. Set on a dramatically steep site, the residence unfolds across two levels, totaling over 700 square meters. Evoking an arrow or harpoon, the rooflines of La Flèche thrust skyward, welcoming visitors with drama and flair while the warm wood slat soffits beneath offer a welcoming, tactile quality.
Mahogany House is a multi-generational home with two pods separated by a focal courtyard, featuring a swimming pool, in Melbourne, Australia. Designed by R Architecture, the house employs a sustainable, biophilic design approach, integrating natural elements and abundant greenery.
