Salt Pan House stands on the edge of a salt pan in India, composed with quiet rigor by We Design Studio. The house sits between the Chapora River and a mangrove belt, its profile pared back to climate and context. A limited buildable area sharpened every move, turning restraint into a working method and the land into a guide.
OF. Brutal Honesty stands in Mendoza Province, Argentina, a house by OF. Studio that treats the hillside as both structure and guide. The project works with the terrain’s terraces and the Andean climate, placing a concrete plateau above earth-toned retaining walls to hold communal life and far-reaching views. Inside and out, the sequence favors connection while respecting privacy.
Trees Sliced Through sits in Ahmedabad, India, as a house by Matharoo Associates that channels garden, light, and concrete into a taut domestic rhythm. The design folds living, dining, and intimate courts between thick walls and red planes, drawing the eye from shaded interiors to lawns and water. It’s a residence with a clear sequence and a crisp material voice.
Finished in 2023, G+B House is an abode located in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The family house was designed by Mariana Orsi arquitetura + design using natural materials. A large swimming pool, jacuzzi, and soccer field fill the communal spaces of a home that emphasises socialising and celebrations. Exposed concrete forms the architectural element at the front and is complemented by warm interiors.
The South Yarra House is a private dwelling located in Australia and designed in 2023 by Pandolfini Architects. The residence features an impenetrable concrete façade and showcases a dynamic interior featuring sculptural elements and eclectic materials that create a sense of curiosity and discovery throughout the home.
The Erskine Residence by Australian studio B.E. Architecture is wrapped in pale limestone tiles concealing the concrete structure of this single-bedroom house in Melbourne. Designed in 2024, the two-storey house has a 300-square-metre floor plan with an interior tailored to the owners’ “particular lifestyles.” The house comprises a primary bedroom with a bath, guest accommodation, separate studies, and spa and cooking areas.
Rachcoff Vella Architecture completed Silverlinings, a minimal house in Melbourne, Australia, that combines robust materials with a restrained design. Overlooking the bayside beach, the home’s architectural approach emphasizes simplicity and meticulous detailing, evident in the use of a limited palette of materials such as concrete, brass, and white oak. Silverlinings offers a harmonious blend of raw elegance and contemporary design, providing a warm and inviting space for family living.
Casa Bosque by Grizzo Studio blends nature and architecture in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Designed in 2024, the house features fluid organic shapes and unique concrete structures. The project integrates the lush outdoor environment, creating an inseparable relationship between the indoor and outdoor spaces.