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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.

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.

Nestled in a picturesque village in northern Poland, Country House harmoniously integrates with its serene lakeside setting while respecting the scale of the surrounding architecture. Designed by IFAgroup, this house features innovative green elements, with a flat roof that doubles as a green terrace, enhancing insulation and biodiversity. The project exemplifies a design that prioritizes context, sustainability, and a profound respect for its natural surroundings.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Salt Point, New York, the Salt Point Residence epitomizes the extraordinary partnership between Reddymade and the illustrious artist Ai Weiwei. Finalized in 2022, this carefully conceived weekend getaway enhances an earlier assembly of hexagonal structures established during the 1980s. The harmonious design emphasizes an exquisite balance between contemporary architecture and the organic charm of its environment.

Situated along the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida, Family Retreat on Jupiter Island showcases traditional architecture with tropical refinement, designed by Ferguson & Shamamian Architects in 2015. The property features a robust exterior and an expansive porch that leads into generously open interior spaces. Designed to maximize views and natural light, the interiors display a pared-down aesthetic that embodies the house’s relaxed nature, establishing a seamless connection with extensive exterior living areas.

Located in Oakland, California, Oakland Hills is a house designed by Rae & Heath Architects in 2023. The home, built hastily after much of the immediate area burned in the 1991 Tunnel Fire, was updated to better serve the needs and tastes of its current owners with a sophisticated simplicity that draws inspiration from Scandinavian heritage and Danish design.

Located in San José del Cabo, Mexico, IMA House is a house designed by Ezequiel Farca Studio in 2020. This property ombines large concrete walls and patios, creating an atmosphere of serenity and fostering a strong connection with surrounding nature and the ocean, while encouraging natural light and cross ventilation.