Nestled on a bluff in East Hampton, New York, Frame House by Worrell Yeung explores transparency and privacy through a modular steel frame and glass design. Echoing influences from Mies van der Rohe’s work, the residence maximizes natural views of Gardiners Bay while integrating sustainable features like photovoltaic panels.
The centerpiece of this property in Luxembourg City is a 19th-century terraced house that has been lavishly restored by local practice Kaell Architecte. Called GuestHouse 50, the multipurpose building was developed by a group of neighbors as a space to use for communal activities.
In 2024, Studio Gal Gerber revitalised the TG Apartment, a small space in Tel Aviv, Israel, with a focus on functionality and customised design. The interior features unique elements like a two-toned green kitchen and a large shower replacing the bathtub, tailored to fit the dynamic needs of the young owner.
The Tribeca Penthouse in San Francisco, remodeled by Min Design in 2022, showcases a serene and functional layout. Converting a warehouse into this apartment, the design contrasts light touches with the building’s timber beams. Notably, a folded steel staircase enhances spaces, adding playful elements underneath.
Designer Shirley Dong has created a workspace for CISHAN on the top floor of a building near Xixi Wetland in Hangzhou, China. Designed to align with the brand’s restrained and serene ethos, the office features an open layout with strategic spatial planning. Key elements include a landscape void, a sunken courtyard with a skylight, and antique furniture that adds a touch of warmth.
Seven Floor House is located in the Czech Republic and was designed by architecture firm Malý Chmel to feature “seven floors on a sloped garden plot”. Designed in 2023, the house includes spaces of varying size and height, different degrees of natural daylight, and varying levels of privacy.
The M3R house by Naturehumaine is nestled in the Eastern Townships Forest, Sutton, Canada. Wrapped in scarlet red wood cladding, the home is designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings. Positioned near three streams, the home features living spaces on the ground floor and a garden-level guest area.
Fieldwork Design and Architecture renovated a home in White Salmon, Washington. The minimalist retreat features reused concrete and offers views of the Columbia River Gorge.