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Yosemite Cabin sits in California, United States, by Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects. The house replaces an aging family retreat in Wawona with a compact monolith carved open to light and mountain views. Designed in 2023, it orients daily life to the surrounding park while handling a tight lot through careful planning and a material palette drawn from the woods.

Kand-kaav Villa sits in Mashhad, Iran, where Abar Office shapes a weekend house around steep terrain and a seasonal river. The project embraces the slope with layered ground planes and a discreet glass entry while pushing a more exploratory sequence inside. What reads as a compact house from above unfolds as a network of rooms, terraces, and corridors tuned to gathering, retreat, and the climate.

JF Residence anchors a two-level house in São Paulo, Brazil, by KG Studio. Set within a condominium in São José do Rio Preto, the project organizes 600m² (6,458 sq ft) of living across a gently sloped site with an eye toward convivial, day-to-day rhythms. The architecture and interior planning lean on natural materials and a measured plan, creating rooms that gather family life without losing privacy.

Araucarias House sets two compact dwellings amid the cool, pine-covered slopes of Campos do Jordão, Brazil. Designed by ARKITITO Arquitetura in 2024, the house uses durable assemblies to meet mountain moisture and cold. The real estate type is a house that splits into a main residence and a guest house, each with social and private wings, reading as a pair of dark, low volumes bridged by a bright metal hall.

Situated in Kayseri, Turkey, Villa DT is a house that embodies the work of designer Hasan Ayata, crafted in 2025. This architectural project emphasizes an emotional connection, guiding design decisions with the core principle that “simplicity is a conscious decision born from complexity.” The spaces flow with large white porcelain tiles, enhanced by natural and artificial light, achieving visual balance with materials, colors, and forms drawn from nature.

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.