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Herbert St by COS Design Balances Minimalism and Spring Gardens

Modern brick and glass home with a well-designed landscaped yard at sunset.

The Herbert St house is located in Mornington, Australia, nestled on a hill overlooking Mills Beach and Port Phillip Bay. Designed by COS Design in 2023, it features a reverse living layout to capture stunning views from the main living areas. The home, pool, and garden blend relaxed and sophisticated elements, with unique foliage, recycled clinker bricks, and black steel accents.

Sandbox Nestled by Cape Cod Sand Dunes

FeaturedA modern, gray-clad house with clean lines, large windows, and surrounded by lush greenery.

OPAL Architecture has nestled a modest home known as Sandbox into Cape Cod’s sand dunes, lined with brightly toned bedrooms, a deck and a neat living room. A “typical gable form” was rotated and extended to provide a series of spaces which are “less private”, such as a garage, located in the middle of the L-shaped home. As the spaces inside become more intimate, rooms were organised with larger and smaller windows set in darkened frames.

House SN Ensures Security Through Smart Design

Modern white building with wooden roof overhang, metal gate, and power lines overhead.

In the Bangkok neighborhood Riab Mai, this home uses cantilever forms and landscaped terraces to achieve an airy, light-filled vibe. TOUCH Architect designed House SN to balance multiple needs: security, privacy, and connection to nature. The resulting design uses step-back terraces and tall solid walls to achieve a balance.

Inside, the sloping floors create angled coffer windows and unique intersects with playful internal voids. Skylights and drop-down ceilings gleam among the wood-paneled surfaces, adding visual interest to the double-height and cantilevered rooms.

Villa Tierra Arrises with Two Guiding Lines and Earthly Tones

FeaturedSleek, modern home with clean lines, minimalist landscaping, and a bold architectural style.

ARK Architects delivered on their promise to create “a dream home” with Villa Tierra that’s located inland from the Costa del Sol and even more breathtaking. The stunning villa stands out for Villa Tierra‘s earthy color called “Marrón Ralfe”, which derives from the neighboring land, and offers serious style inspo sourced directly from nature. Here, a behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together, and how the awe-inspiring home celebrates Sotogrande and its stunning surroundings.

Villa Fortaleza by Vieira de Moura Promotes South Views to Ocean

FeaturedModern architectural facade with geometric patterns, wooden entrance, and lush landscaping.

Villa Fortaleza by Vieira de Moura Architects is nestled in Faro, Portugal. Designed in 2024, the house boasts a minimalistic northern facade and expansive southern views. Its three levels cascade down a sloped terrain, ensuring all spaces offer panoramic ocean views. A dynamic, bidirectional geometry balances privacy and exuberance, complementing the surroundings and enhancing solar orientation.

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