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.
Situated on the captivating island of Florianópolis in southern Brazil, the Ponte House by TETRO Arquitetura is a residential masterpiece that seamlessly blends with its breathtaking natural surroundings. Designed in 2024, this striking house takes inspiration from the iconic Hercílio Luz Bridge, integrating its steel and perforated sheet elements to create a harmonious architectural expression that transcends the functional aspects of a typical home.
The Mawhitipana House, designed by MacKayCurtis in Auckland, New Zealand, is a stunning 2022 holiday home that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. Situated on a steep, elevated site with sweeping views over Mawhitipana Bay, the house features a long, timber deck that spans the entire width of the narrow lot, strategically placed between the property’s mature Pōhutukawa trees.
The owners’ brief, to maximize sun, views, and outdoor living, is expertly fulfilled by this simple yet elegant design, which places a timber box for sleeping and bathing above the deck, creating a delicate, nature-inspired retreat.
Tucked into the picturesque hills of Los Angeles, the Dimmick Drive Houses designed by Freelandbuck showcase a contemporary architectural style with strong rectilinear forms and a restrained material palette.
These 2,000-square-foot residences feature bright, open spaces and abundant picture windows that invite the California sun inside, creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor living areas.