Set within the stunning landscape of Grândola, Portugal, Villa Comporta by Sabrab Architecture exemplifies contemporary design while harmonizing with its natural beauty. The L-shaped layout wraps around a tranquil central courtyard, carving out living spaces that open to the lush surrounds. Textured cork oaks, robust pines, and sandy plots guide the interiors, enhancing the sensory experience with fragrant herbs and dazzling light filtered through expertly placed brise-soleils.
Located in Toronto, Canada, Summerhill Family Home is a house designed by Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect in 2023. The design blends features of contemporary design style with current technologies and aesthetic trends to promote comfort, ease, and elegance in residential design. The house underwent a full gut renovation including a three-storey rear addition and extensive landscaping, prioritizing natural light, art integration, and seamless indoor-influenced outdoor spaces.
A.J.C. House is located in Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal, and was designed by José António Lopes da Costa. The project incorporates a house with differentiated spaces creating a strong relationship with the outside in the social areas, with the patios and gardens. The openings sometimes tear through the walls, allowing the whole complex to create differentiated living areas. The project was completed in 2022.
This housing endeavor is located in Zapopan, Mexico and was designed by Kajim Estudio. The facade functions as a filter, welcoming natural light while protecting the interior from unfiltered rays. The polished finishes emerge in the kitchen, transforming it into not only a practical space but also an eye-catching sanctuary. Casa Valle illustrates a harmonious blend of architectural authenticity, visual allure, and functional living.
Set in Copake Lake, New York, United States, the Copake Lake House is a retreat designed in 2021 by Desai Chia Architecture. The project engages this lakefront property through a series of framed volumetric compositions and material details that capture views to the water. A ritual of leaving behind the bustling urban life begins to unfold the moment one arrives at the carport and enters the home.
The Modernism Villa, situated in Sitges, Spain, embodies the art of design by Veronica Mimoun Studio, completed in 2025. This exceptional house seamlessly integrates traditional elements with contemporary elegance, showcasing a bright façade adorned with lush greenery.
Inside, soft muted tones and natural light envelop the space, enhancing its Mediterranean charm. Every corner reflects meticulous attention to detail, offering a unique take on comfort, functionality, and timeless opulence designed for captivating living.
Set on a sandstone cliff in Sydney, Australia, Casaballin is a house designed by buck&simple. Architects in 2024. The residence, a pavilion, has been meticulously reinterpreted to encompass contemporary life while paying tribute to its original architectural intent. By embracing the past while thoughtfully adapting for the present, the home now embodies a seamless dialogue between architecture, landscape, and family living.
Blok is a rustic lodge in Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada, designed in 2024 by QUINZHEE Architecture. The design incorporates an asymmetrical shape that evokes a climbing boulder and features ample natural lighting and angles reminiscent of climbing holds. The house offers a unique living experience combining privacy and immersion in nature, with interconnected indoor spaces and protected outdoor areas ideal for relaxation and climbing activities.
