The Sugar Shack Residence, located in Austin, TX, in the United States, was designed by Alterstudio Architecture and completed in 2016. This house embodies a distinctive relationship with its natural surroundings, featuring a clever layout and a contemporary architectural style that maximizes the interplay of light and lush landscapes. Its elegant design seamlessly integrates various interior spaces while showcasing a striking combination of materials, creating a harmonious sanctuary influenced by its unique setting.
Situated in the lively city of Sosnowiec, Poland, House for K stands as a hallmark of minimalist sophistication and mindful design. Created by ConceptJoana Ochota in 2020, this architectural wonder reimagines modern living. Following the removal of a previous structure on the property, architects teamed up with Piotr Aniśko to venture into a multitude of design possibilities. The outcome? An elegant fusion of functionality and aesthetic pleasure.
Located in Santa María de la Alameda, Madrid, House in the mountain spans 1,184 sqft (110 sqm). Designed by HGSE Arquitectos with a compact design solution, it serves as a vacation home that embraces stunning mountain views through its sloped silhouette and strategic layout. The architects organized the interior spaces around a central staircase, creating an efficient layout that maximizes natural light and breathtaking sightlines across the sloping terrain.
House 5Ž is located in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and was designed by AKSL Arhitekti in 2018. This single-family residence is arranged on a compact 550 m2 lot, with an energy-efficient structure composed of CLT panels and vast facade openings to incorporate the natural landscape of the site.
The home’s interior features bright, modern spaces creating a harmonious atmosphere; an expansive living area on the ground level leads to three bedrooms on the first floor, each facilitated with beautiful terraces.
Cloud Street is a house located in Northcote, Australia. Designed by the architecture studio Steffen Welsch Architects and completed in 2021, the project features walls that are angled and ceilings that slope to create an irregular floor plan. The design considers how sunlight and greenery engage with the home and its surroundings.
In the heart of Spain, Son Llaneres is a contemporary holiday house designed in 2023 by Jaime Salvá. This cozy retreat creates a unique balance between a connection to nature and modern functionality, seamlessly harmonizing with its surrounding rustic landscape.
P559 Residence by Armentano Arquitetura is a house in Campinas, SP, Brazil, designed in 2024. It features a striking color palette and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. The living areas display a large glass pane framing the lush landscape, with furniture in light and warm neutral tones. Chromatic contrast appears in select elements, including kinetic art by Julio Le Parc. Social areas highlight design pieces and artworks, focusing on discretion and refinement. The TV room on the upper floor showcases a refined chromatic interplay with nature.
The Lake Pavilions by Agence Spatiale in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Canada, overlooks Lake Saint-Joseph from three main pavilions. The multi-level home, constructed from naturally finished and charcoal materials, features an adjacent guest house and garage meticulously designed “to maximise breathtaking views of the lake” while minimising impact on the surrounding area.
