Cliff Villa rises above Paliokastro, Greece, oriented to the Cretan Sea and the gusts that define the headland. A2G Architects configures a two-level house for a young couple, favoring calm rooms and long views over spectacle. The 4-bedroom retreat pairs sculpted white volumes with sun-washed terraces, leaning into climate, topography, and the lure of open water.
Unstack House is a new house by FreelandBuck in Los Angeles, California, United States, set on a steep hillside in the city’s northeast. The residence arranges a loose stack of rotated volumes to pull landscape between rooms and frame long views toward the mountains. Public rooms flow through overlaps, while private areas anchor the sequence at both ends.
Hillside House is a villa located in one of the central region’s towns in Israel, designed by Dan and Hila Israelevitz Architects for a family of five: a couple in their 50s and their three children—one teenager and two young adults. The home is brutalist, built in exposed concrete and spans three floors. The interior design is clean, refined, and minimalist—highlighting the extraordinary views framed by the large openings.
House FLA is a residential project located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, designed by Frederico Bicalho. The structure, built on a steeply sloping lot, features the use of concrete as both a functional and aesthetic element and embraces modern design principles to create an open and fluid integration with the landscape, ensuring light and ventilation throughout the space.
Situated in the picturesque terrain of Oeiras, Portugal, Tejo House serves as a prime example of contemporary architectural innovation. Crafted by Bernardes Arquitetura in 2024, this breathtaking dwelling encapsulates the spirit of seaside living. Embracing the steep incline of the land, the house extends toward the ocean, forging a continual connection with the surrounding natural splendor.
Villa 95 is located in Sotogrande, Spain, designed by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos and features house real estate. The project is configured through three simple elements that dynamically adapt to the orientation and geometry of the plot, maximizing the relationship between the home and the natural surroundings. Spaces are provided where one can work, exercise, and more, in addition to the belvedere-shaped terrace, an elevated extension of the living area.
Bunratty is a contemporary house designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture. Located in Brisbane, Australia, the family home is set within five acres of undulating landscape. The unique architectural layout and bespoke interiors promote outdoor connectivity whilst ensuring privacy from the surrounding context.
Laceback Terrace by LaRue Architects harmonizes with its sloping terrain in the United States. Predominantly single-story, the design features en suite bedrooms, an exercise room with terrace access, and a soothing dry sauna. The exterior combines rugged limestone, sleek metal panels, and warm Sapele wood siding for a cohesive look.
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