R79 has designed Casita Pegados, a home in Mérida, Mexico, with a focus on blurring the line between interior and exterior spaces. Completed in 2024, the 1,000-square-metre house features a simple distribution plan, with service areas on the west, social areas facing the south garden, and private areas facing north and south. The design incorporates a variety of materials and colours, including white, beige, cream, and brown tones, with an emphasis on greenery and natural elements.
The firm Black Rabbit remodeled the Friar Tuck Residence in 2024, embracing sustainability and natural materials while preserving its original form. Located in Austin, Texas, the mid-century house incorporates passive solar techniques and a variety of courtyards.
The House in Porto Cheli is a country home designed by 3H Architects in Porto Cheli, Greece. Conceptualized in 2024, the house features a linear structure with clean lines and geometric volumes, harmoniously integrated into its sloping plot. The design emphasizes panoramic sea views through a series of frames, with the main residence and guest houses strategically placed to maximize functionality and scenery.
Loop House by Mobius Architekci in Poland exemplifies a blend of contemporary architecture and nature. Designed in 2024, it integrates the environment through thoughtful composition, panoramic views, and materials like stone, Corten, and wood. Loop House manifests a philosophy of living in harmony with the landscape, offering a serene retreat that respects and draws inspiration from its surroundings.
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.
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.
Located in Surat, India, this redesigned house by local studio D’Well’s embraces minimalism and nature. Originally a farmer’s abode, the D’Well’s Den is now a tranquil workspace with a verdant courtyard. Founders Jhanvi and Rakshit preserved the house’s essence, integrating natural elements into the design.
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.
