Villa Imperiale rewrites expectations of residential luxury in Dubai, UAE, trading quiet minimalism for exuberant maximalism. Etereo Design shapes this house in Emirates Hills as a tailored home for a young European family, where vivid color, layered materials, and expressive objects frame daily life. Every room carries its own mood, yet the narrative threads back to a shared taste for Italian craft and unapologetically bold interior character.
The Earthy Hacienda unfolds as a sunlit house in Bengaluru, India, shaped by Weespaces for a widely travelled couple. Drawing on Californian ease and Indian warmth, the home becomes a grounded backdrop for daily life and long-stay comfort. Across its rooms and terraces, a gentle palette and crafted details tie personal memories to a clear architectural vision.
In the Judean Foothills of Israel, designer Nirit Vax has crafted “From Frame to Fabulous: A Warm, Modern Villa” — a 330 sqm (3,550 sq ft) house designed in 2025. The property melds modernity with comfort, featuring high ceilings and open living spaces. The home is complete with three bedrooms, a private pool, and chic communal areas, designed to accommodate the clients’ three young children while incorporating a warm, inviting aesthetic ideal for family life.
Balwyn House exemplifies contemporary architectural design, featuring a modern aesthetic and a bold monochrome color scheme. Designed in 2023 by C. Kairouz Architects, this family residence balances a dynamic facade of tiered volumes with an open floor plan.
Situated in Balwyn North, Australia, the residence integrates high-quality materials, abundant natural light, and a subtle interior palette that highlights its surrounding landscape, drawing inspiration from modern Japanese design and wabi-sabi principles.
Nestled in Lisbon, Portugal, the House in Lapa embodies a seamless blend of heritage and contemporary aesthetics. Designed by BAK GORDON arquitectos, this residential project artfully balances tradition and modernity while fostering family cohesion. Spanning multiple generations, the building showcases a connected yet private interior, where warm materials, spacious layouts, and abundant natural light create a welcoming atmosphere within this vibrant urban landscape.
UTAA designed a family home in Gimpo-si, South Korea, named Gimpo “Kevin House” in 2020. The house features a central yard and multi-level interiors, promoting indoor-outdoor living. It balances daily life with vacation home elements, including protected outdoor spaces and a skip-floor layout for visual connectivity.
Belgium Project houses a weekend home designed by Sulina Design in 2024. Located in Belgium, it draws inspiration from a nearby lake and features natural, earthy tones and materials that echo the surrounding landscape. Originally a renovated property, the interior was reconfigured to meet the clients’ needs, including dedicating an entire floor to children and play.
The Maksimir House by Bosnic + Dorotic in Zagreb, Croatia, designed in 2023, embodies a concept of interconnected segments forming a cohesive whole. Starting from a half-cube, the structure evolves through strategic subtractions, balancing internal and external spaces.
The design incorporates a central “cross” layout dividing service areas and living spaces, fostering harmony between interiors and outdoor courtyards. This introspective design, marked by elements like a filigree metal balcony, transforms occupants’ perceptions, ultimately revealing a newfound understanding of spatial unity.
