The Scandi-Modern Family Home is a striking house located in Montenegro, designed in 2023 by Jelena Pilic Architecture. This thoughtfully designed home captures the essence of Ulcinj’s sandy shores and the lifestyle of a young German couple seeking calm and character. The interior blends Scandinavian simplicity with Mediterranean warmth, featuring natural textures and clean lines that evoke their coastal life and love for beach sports.
Casa Talaia, located in Cadaqués, Spain, is designed in 2023 by Estudio Bombí+Gómez. The house balances Mediterranean aesthetics with contemporary elements, creating an environment that is functional and warm while seamlessly integrating with the surrounding landscape. Characterized by natural materials and a minimalist touch, it reflects the serenity of the Mediterranean and meets modern needs for an exceptional living experience.
Trulli Resolana was designed as a house by Lab36 Studio Associato and is located in Castellana Grotte, Italy. The project restores Apulian trulli—quaint, conical buildings—while adding a contemporary extension that connects via outdoor areas set among ancient olive and cherry trees. The architecture focuses on energy-saving strategies, features local materials and workmanship, and showcases a thoughtful dialogue between the historic cores and modern living spaces.
Nestled in Herzliya, Israel, The Crown Jewel is a private house designed by Boaz Snir. The massive renovation took place on a 500 sq m (5,382 sq ft) lot, including multiple additions, and integrated local Mediterranean influences, European architecture, and American design elements. It was finished in 2025 and embodies a unique blend of styles, showcasing a connection to the natural surroundings.
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.
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