Nestled in Phuket, Thailand, the Laku Beach Club features imaginative architecture that fuses handcrafted forms and natural materials. Designed by Studio Locomotive in 2024, the tropical bar and nightclub reinterprets raw assembling methods and the rhythm of its cultural roots, creating a space for nightlife that deeply resonates with the region’s lively sea people history. Each design choice celebrates the relationship with nature and the traditions of coastal communities.
Dammuso Renovation, located in Trapani, Sicily, Italy, was designed in 2021 by Bornelloworkshop. This house features an architecture style that integrates a harmonious blend of nature and design. Elements like bright light and air, black stone and white lime, along with tall ceilings, create a refreshing environment that invites the warm Mediterranean atmosphere to be part of the living experience.
Nestled in the lush landscape of Guarujá, Brazil, the AJM Iporanga House reflects the essence of tropical elegance with a strong connection to nature. Designed by Marina Salles Arquitetura e Interiores in 2023, this house invites natural light, ventilation, and the surrounding greenery into every room, creating a serene and sophisticated retreat defined by its earthy palette and modern decor.
Nestled in Longboat Key, Florida, Gulf Gardens Residence stands as a remarkable creation by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors. Designed in 2023, this house elegantly merges a 1970s wood frame structure with contemporary coastal living requirements, including FEMA stipulations.
A fusion of old-world charm and modern elegance, it features expansive windows and environmentally conscious elements, offering breathtaking ocean views and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, encapsulating the essence of luxury living in a coastal paradise.
Located in Sarasota County, Florida, this residential house was designed by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors in 2010. The Casey Key Residence is defined by its material palette of copper, stone, and wood, chosen for their natural aging properties. Comprised of three distinct structures—a Main House, a Guest House, and a Beach House—this thoughtfully designed coastal retreat offers a seamless connection between architecture and nature.
Nestled on a serene bayou, The Binnacle is an abstract house designed by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors in 2020 that blends bold architectural forms with functional living spaces. This unique home balances whimsy and sophistication, creating an environment that celebrates the clients’ playful spirit and their desire for seamless connections to the surrounding landscape. Expansive windows provide uninterrupted water views from every room of the glass-enclosed structure.
Located in Mexico, Casa Eclipse is a house designed in 2025 by Zozaya Arquitectos that embraces contemporary architecture, interweaving vernacular elements and materials for a connection with its coastal location. Its main volume unfolds on two levels around a helical staircase, which uniquely regulates light with a radial dome, facilitating a seamless integration between the residence’s interiors and exteriors that accentuates its relationship with the ocean.
Figr. reinterprets coastal dwellings at Kross House, a timber-clad pavilion in Melbourne, Australia. Built on a V-shaped steel column, this single-storey house divides into a series of distinct pavilions with internal and external breezeways that connect onto a wooden deck. Offering a balance of privacy and flexibility, Kross House features sustainable systems like a 20,000-litre water tank and a native garden designed with MUD Office, which promotes coastal flora and fauna.
