Perched on a bluff overlooking a meandering estuary, the Galien River Retreat house in New Buffalo, MI, is designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere while integrating both modern and serene elements. Expressed glulam structure and weathered gray Accoya wood siding were selected for their ability to weather and wear beautifully over time, while the home offers a calm design response to urban pressures.
The AMEF house is located in São Paulo, Brazil and was designed by Patricia Martinez Architecture. The house, designed in a contemporary barn style, focuses on sustainability and features a biological pool, which utilizes aquatic plants and microorganisms for water treatment. The project emphasises the integration of architecture with the surrounding green area and includes features for accessibility and fluid indoor-outdoor connection, intended to enhance urban design and history.
The house, located in Reus, Spain, was designed in 2023 by Guillem Carrera, reflecting a comprehensive architectural approach that emphasizes passive solar architecture and energy efficiency. Situated within a low-density residential complex surrounded by nature, Casa ON harmonizes family living with professional office space, featuring a distinctive design with four facades that offer varied atmospheric experiences while maintaining visual separations.
Situated in Santa Monica, California, the residence styled “Spanish Revival” and crafted by Ferguson & Shamamian Architects enchants visitors with its deep Mediterranean influences. Built in 2013, this breathtaking abode emerged from a necessity for stability and safety in California’s earthquake-prone zones.
The homeowners shifted from their beloved but imperfect Mediterranean dwelling, adopting a refreshed vision inspired by the captivating villages scattered throughout the Spanish countryside.
Nestled in Thornbury, Melbourne, Australia, the Harold Residence is a stunning house that showcases modern architecture designed by Taouk Architect in 2024. This stunning residential project offers a seamless blend of contemporary style and comfort that beautifully integrates with the vibrant surroundings. The interiors are illuminated, revealing refined spaces that balance luxury and practicality, creating an inviting atmosphere perfect for modern living.
Located in Pilar, Argentina, Casa Patios by REMY Arquitectos is a house designed in 2024. The residence explores the bond between interior and exterior spaces through four strategically placed courtyards that facilitate natural light and cross ventilation, enhancing the spatial experience in constant dialogue with nature. An upper level features green terraces that counterbalance the use of concrete, providing a warmer atmosphere.
Casa S is an inviting apartment with an inspiring concept that offers a welcoming, open space. Designed in 2022 in Quito, Ecuador by Quito-based practice #1028 Arquitectura y Paisaje, the residence follows a design style that conveys a playful romanticism of growing up through the use of industrial prefabricated elements and open floor plans.
Folly at Fair Hill is a house located in Norway, designed by Rever & Drage Architects in 2025. With a layout that echoes traditional follies, the building incorporates both decorative and functional spaces within its unique architecture. Elements like a dining room, a lounge under a glass roof, and a sauna with an outdoor shower are included, creating a whimsical addition that marks the transition from the bustle of the nearby settlement to the tranquility of the landscape.
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