In 2024, M2.senos Arquitectos designed the LBlack House in Matosinhos Municipality, Portugal. It features granite pavements and black brick facades. The home prioritizes openness with large courtyard-facing openings and maintains community presence with a street-facing railing.
Casa ACAP by Alventosa Morell Arquitectes is situated in Baixa Cerdanya, Spain. Designed in 2023, this house offers spectacular views of the Tosa de Alp Mountain and ensures visual and thermal comfort with its north-facing mountain views and south-facing light access.
Jach’s Extension, designed by crahayjamaigne, features a 7-meter bioclimatic cube set within a forest area in Malmedy, Belgium. The adaptable space currently includes a bedroom, bathroom, and multipurpose area, accessible through the existing house or independently.
Embedded within a lush tropical forest in São Paulo, Brazil, the Toque Toque House by Nitsche Arquitetos blends privacy with nature. Designed in 2022, this summer residence features a laminated timber structure elevated on a concrete basement to navigate the steep slope. The design prioritizes flexibility, offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from the upper elevation among the treetops.
The Frame is a contemporary home in Amman, Jordan, designed by Paradigm in 2023. Featuring a double-volume atrium, the residence embraces natural light and offers panoramic views through expansive windows. The exterior showcases a geometric facade of natural stone, creating a modern and timeless visual rhythm.
Seven Floor House is located in the Czech Republic and was designed by architecture firm Malý Chmel to feature “seven floors on a sloped garden plot”. Designed in 2023, the house includes spaces of varying size and height, different degrees of natural daylight, and varying levels of privacy.
Fieldwork Design and Architecture renovated a home in White Salmon, Washington. The minimalist retreat features reused concrete and offers views of the Columbia River Gorge.
Casa Szoke, designed by Aranguren + Gallegos in 2019, is a corten steel-clad house situated in El Escorial, Spain. Nestled on the southern slopes of Monte Abantos, this home is fragmented into small volumes to blend harmoniously with its natural surroundings. Its design prioritizes integration with the environment, offering stunning views of La Herrería forest and the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, and employs a unique envelope system to merge with the rocky terrain and pine forest.