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.
Perched on a hill in northern Catalonia’s Costa Brava, Spain, the hotel Finca Victoria combines Mediterranean style with architectural and interior design by GCA Architects. Originally built in the 1960s, it is now restored to preserve the historical building, adding contemporary elements alongside bespoke furnishings. With 38 guestrooms and numerous common areas, including the restaurant Al Kostat del Mar helmed by Michelin-starred chef Jordi Vilà, the finca promises to be a timeless retreat for reconnecting with nature.
The Fisherman House is also a house located in Spain, designed in 2024 by Terra Coll Home. The cottage was originally a small boat house, built haphazardly alongside other boat houses, and situated about four meters from the sea on a small pebble and sand cove. The team sought to create a year-round Mediterranean escape that reflected a sense of spontaneity, naturalness, and connection with the sea.
In Los Angeles, where the landscape is as much a client as the human resident, architecture becomes an act of translation. This Beverly Hills, CA house, conceived by Whipple Russell Architects, answers a geologic challenge with sculptural serenity — a cascading Mediterranean retreat that follows the natural slope of its ridgeline parcel with grace, restraint, and reverence.
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.
In a quiet, green suburb in the heart of Israel’s Sharon region stands a spacious villa meticulously designed by architect and interior designer Shirley Dan, owner of a design and planning studio. The home, a house, spans 500 square meters (5,382 sq ft) on a corner lot of 800 square meters (8,611 sq ft), blends Mediterranean architectural principles with refined, contemporary interior design.
Perched on the rocky southern coast of Es Cubells, Ibiza, Spain, Villa Infinity is a house designed for a young couple and their family by K-studio in a contemporary style in 2024. The traditional Ibizan finca has undergone numerous transformations to suit its residents’ evolving needs over the years and required a series of updates to embrace a contemporary, grounded lifestyle, appropriate to the balearic locus.
Southwand House is located in Costa Navarino, Greece. Designed by K-studio, this house celebrates local heritage and offers a modern living style. It reflects the region’s architectural history with a contemporary twist, immersing inhabitants in nature while fostering a seamless connection to the outdoors. The residence features modules composed of local stone, arranged to harmonize with the natural surroundings and provide privacy and functionality within a cohesive environment.