Situated on a narrow, sloping site in Okinawa, Japan, the Pyramid hut by IGArchitects Masato Igarashi was planned for a couple. Designed in 2024, the house resembles a pyramid, inspired by Okinawan tombs and incorporating elements like concrete and wooden structures. Set among apartments and a cemetery, the house maintains privacy and dignity with its pyramid shape, reflecting Okinawa’s climate and cultural influences.
Located in Ayvacık, Türkiye, the Sazlı DY House was designed in 2024 by Studio OM. Surrounded by a 4-decare olive grove, this house blends local architectural texture with a contemporary interpretation. This aims to provide a direct connection with nature while ensuring a modern living experience. Expansive windows showcase splendid views, ensuring an uninterrupted bond with the external environment.
Set against the stunning scenery of Poland, the Mazurski house features contemporary design by Doomo, finalized in 2021. This architectural masterpiece beautifully merges with its natural environment, showcasing a dark wooden façade and expansive glass windows.
Villa El Alcornoque was designed by Flow 81 Architecture on a steep plot in Málaga, Spain. Completed in 2024, the house blends indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing nature to seamlessly integrate into the living areas. The design uses a tree-like structural system, supported by two points, creating a series of overhangs and patios.
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.
Villa Sint Oedenrode is a distinctive residence in Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands, designed by RHAW Architecture. Completed in 2022, this house embodies a minimalist aesthetic, featuring timber, glass, and concrete. Notable for its straightforward, light structure, the villa seamlessly integrates into the Arcadian Dommelvallei landscape.
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.
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.
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