Dancing Light is a house located in Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States. Set in the desert, this home utilizes indigenous materials and emphasizes natural light, designed by Kendle Design Collaborative in 2016. Layered walls of rammed-earth, metal, concrete and glass create a playful collection of organic forms while visually articulating the various functions within. A floating roof canopy enhances the design and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Set in Pak Chong, Thailand, W House II is a house designed by IDIN Architects in 2024. The property is elevated to 7 meters (23 feet) with a garden at ground level, creating a single-story effect that emphasizes family interaction. The materials used throughout the house are raw concrete, ensuring a warm tone with maple wood and green India stone that complements the design. The elevated property boasts a swimming pool and a balcony, providing 360-degree views of the area.
Shanghai-based Interior Design firm Tales Creative was invited by long-term client Tengda Construction to create a new office space for the company in the vibrant city of Hangzhou. Commencing work in 2024, the founder of Tales Creative, Gao Lingli, conceived of an overall concept inspired by Cubism – using its structural principles to fuse various architectural and landscape elements, and transforming the top floor of the Taizhou Tengda Center into a vividly colorful space.
Set within a meander of the Allyn River on Barrington Tops in Allynbrook, Australia, Earth by The River is a house designed by Luigi Rosselli Architects in 2024. The design features distinct extensions linked by open-sided verandas that incorporate solid rammed earth construction, promoting sustainability and low embodied carbon.
The Capriccio House serves as a testimony to contemporary design through its open-plan layout and nuanced integration of the surrounding nature. Designed by Vitor Dias Arquitetura, the three-story residence in Louveira, Brazil spreads across 450m² (4,843 sq ft) while artfully adjusting to its surroundings with a striking low-slope roof.
This Japandi Apartment in Panama City, Panama, designed by Anna Faligowska of PIEKNO Studio, showcases Scandinavian warmth and Japanese calm. Completed in 2025, the apartment captures a thoughtful balance between function and emotion, with soft wood textures, ample natural light, and spaces that evoke a sense of belonging. The design philosophy transforms the apartment into a sanctuary that nurtures connections and inspires growth, reflecting simplicity, authenticity, and nature.
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Casa EB is a single-family house designed by AC Design | Alessandro Consoli Design, located in Parzanica, Italy. The project features clean lines, balanced symmetries, and neutral tones, showcasing an Italian-Japanese design style approach that integrates the surrounding landscape. The original home was renovated, creating a structure that blends memory and innovation in an effort to restore identity and character to the building, which overlooks Lake Iseo and the surrounding mountains.
