Ginkgo Valley Treehouse, located in Suizhou, China, is a house designed by Moguang Studio in 2023. The project features a playful, decentralized interior that offers an engaging alignment with the surrounding landscape, while a dynamic relationship between orthogonal and non-orthogonal systems shapes the spatial experiences. Aspects in color and materiality develop the diverse quality of the project, revealing a harmonious existence with the natural setting and creating opportunities for rich experiences.
Backfold House is a house located in Bangkok, Thailand. Designed in 2024 by HAA Studio, the residential property uniquely embraces internal space and climate considerations with an inward-facing courtyard. The architecture responds to the local environment and social expectations while offering a private space that interacts with external elements, showcasing a design philosophy adept at blending modernist principles with tropics-oriented practicality.
Completed in 2023 by Dutch designer Jeroen de Nijs, Villa in the Park is a house located in Alkmaar, Netherlands. The impressive residence features an open-plan layout with an entrance leading to a mezzanine floor as the family’s main living area and was designed with just two materials – wood and microcement – to create an almost Mediterranean atmosphere.
Designed by MUUK Architecture, this private residence unfolds at the edge of a vast agricultural field in Bolton-Ouest, Québec, Canada. The project adopts a contemporary approach inspired by rural forms, engaging in direct dialogue with the surrounding landscape. The residence carefully cultivates the relationship between interior and exterior, featuring generous glazing and framed views. A long pool stretches at the front of the house, aligning with the building axis and extending the horizon.
Situated in the enchanting scenery of Noto, Italy, Casa IDDA is an extraordinary creation by Giuseppe Di Vita. Finished in 2024, this single-family dwelling harmoniously merges essential design components and well-balanced proportions. Its placement affords breathtaking vistas, and the essence of the edifice embodies peace.
The project consists of a two-level single-family house with approximately 205m² of covered area, located in the private condominium “Totoritas,” 80 km south of Lima, Peru. The site is 100 meters from the beach and is situated next to one of the main streets of the condominium. The client’s brief described a house that its architecture would not close off to the exterior but instead be as open as possible to the main front, inviting and welcoming passersby and neighbours.
Located in Bengaluru, India, Screen House represents a remarkable endeavor by Kamat & Rozario Architecture, crafted in 2023. This dwelling unifies internal and external areas, spotlighting daylight and airflow throughout the structure. Situated on a lot measuring 40 feet in width and 75 feet in depth, the residence interacts with its surroundings as one navigates through its length.
The AV Residence is a house located in Lagos, Nigeria, designed by Minida Designs in 2022. The client desired an aesthetic combining modern cabin looks with local materials. The interior reimagines spaces and focuses on local and natural materials that reference serenity and peace throughout the property, from primary bedroom designed for luxury and relaxation to functional spaces for home entertainment, including a recording studio and fully fitted walk-in closet.
