Casa Bay stands on the skirts of Mount Erciyes in Kayseri, Türkiye, where Hasan Ayata Design Studio shapes a compact house around demanding weather and open ground. Two interlocked volumes in different heights organize daily life, pairing a high, sloped living room with low, quiet resting areas that all step directly into the garden. Natural finishes and a tight plan keep every corner in use while holding close to regional materials.
Casa Dragones anchors a contemporary house in Mérida, Mexico, with a grounded reading of climate and terrain by V Taller. The project reinterprets Yucatecan courtyard traditions through patios, arches, and planted voids that fold daily life into sequences of filtered light and shifting shade. Across its concrete base and lighter upper volumes, the house leans on local materials and open-air circulation to shape a calm, climate-responsive way of living.
La Marinedda Residence sits on a sloping hillside in Sardinia, Italy, where Space4Architecture shapes a new coastal house from local stone and measured light. The single-story dwelling stretches low against the horizon, pairing an A-frame profile with a sheltered courtyard that answers the island’s wind, sun, and sea views. Calm interiors in pale finishes open directly to terraces and planted edges, giving the house a quietly contemporary yet regionally grounded presence.
Damnak Soriya sets a raised, light-washed profile against the foothills of Kampot, Cambodia. Designed by Re : Edge Architecture as a three-bedroom house within the Amaya enclave, it draws on Khmer vernacular and the mountain setting to shape daily life. The two-story platform frame makes room for breezes, shaded outdoor rooms, and long views, folding vacation ease into a plan built for climate and community.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is known for its dense urban landscape, often with limited living spaces and greenery. However, the EcoBreeze House, designed by A+ Architects in 2023, offers a refreshing solution.
This 330 m2 modern house in the heart of the city embraces a unique double-skin facade system, enabling the building to “breathe” and harmonize with the local climate. Integrating native greenery throughout the home, the design team has blurred the boundaries between the built environment and nature, creating a light-filled, sustainable oasis for the owners.
The Bloom Architects, a renowned design firm based in Vietnam, has unveiled their latest masterpiece – the captivating Tile House. This innovative residential project, completed in 2023, showcases a harmonious blend of traditional elements and modern design aesthetics.
Strategically located in the picturesque region of Bao Loc, the Tile House seamlessly integrates with the local climate, utilizing tile as a versatile material to create a comfortable, energy-efficient living space. Designed with the needs of a warm, emotional family in mind, this unique house combines privacy, natural ventilation, and a touch of nostalgia to provide a serene sanctuary amidst the challenges of the region’s harsh weather conditions.