In the leafy suburb of Fairfield, Melbourne, the Fairfield Courtyard House, designed in 2024 by Taylor Knights, has been thoughtfully transformed into a modern sanctuary for a retiring couple. The project emphasizes a single-level layout to ensure accessibility and comfort, and its innovative features include courtyards offering an indoor-outdoor lifestyle, complemented by durable materials like bush-hammered concrete and sustainably sourced hardwood floors.
The “Garden of Delights,” designed by MSWW Ministerstwo Spraw We Wnetrzach, is an apartment in Gdańsk, Poland. This house, completed in 2024, features a palette of sensual pastels, rounded details and smooth arches that create an urban refuge. The design is characterized by a meticulous fusion of relaxed style and functionality, resulting in a space that prioritizes comfort whilst being visually striking, showcasing the distinct expertise of its designers in the realm of interior design.
Set in Palanga, Lithuania, the Open House is a single-family house designed by Devyni Architektai in 2023. Featuring a sculptural design, the abode surprises with an entryway completed with a slit and a closed-off facade. Inside, the house opens up significantly, with a bright and spacious interior where a curved internal wall accommodates the kitchen, fireplace and closet, along with expansive glass doors that lead to the inner courtyard.
This project is a house located in Victoria, Canada, designed in 2016 by D’Arcy Jones Architects. The house is oriented east-west, sited between mature Garry Oaks at the east and rock outcroppings near the street at the west. Living spaces and a pool are organized in a U-shape, enclosing a lushly planted courtyard. All interior spaces are defined by concrete floors, white walls and curved ceilings that glow.
Tom House is an architectural project designed by Lattes Salinas Arquitectos. This house is located in Escobar, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The main goal of this project was to create the feeling of a cozy summer house, achieving a seamless integration between the interior and exterior spaces through various galleries and areas designed for enjoyment and relaxation.
In the serene countryside of Pererenan, Indonesia, Alexis Dornier has designed the six-bedroom Akashi Residence. The house is defined by its bold central void, housing a sculptural slide that reimagines typical residential boundaries. The home is a celebration of complexity and creativity, of open space and playful interactivity that embraces a strong connection to nature, echoing the beauty, energy, and freedom of the tropical lifestyle.
Set in the southwest section of Arachova in Greece, the Stone+View House by Lantavos Projects is a house blending contemporary and vernacular styles. Originally built in 1989, the house was remodeled, extended, and updated, including plumbing, wiring, and heating, to serve as a weekend getaway for a family of four, relatives, and friends and as a base for enjoying winter sports. The interior features an open floor plan and views toward the surrounding countryside.
Situated at the southern end of stunning Lake Hawea in New Zealand’s South Island, The View House features design by Mark John Warren. Built around an internal courtyard with a retractable louvre roof, this house is a multi-generational holiday home designed to celebrate the amazing views, with materials and detailing creating a calm and serene environment for soaking in the breathtaking surroundings.
