Whidbey Uparati by Wittman Estes is a 1,880-square-foot house located on Whidbey Island, United States. The design emphasizes a contemporary style that blends into the surrounding meadow landscape. This family retreat serves as a space for meditation and bonding, offering a quiet modern escape with panoramic views and a rewilded landscape. A journey through rustic meadows leads to the house, enhancing the connection with nature and stillness, central to its design philosophy.
Nestled in São Paulo, Brazil, the IW Apartment spans 63 m² and is designed by ZALC Architecture. Reflecting a contemporary design ethos, the apartment integrates industrial elements, including exposed slabs and pillars that highlight oxidized metalwork and a sleek color palette of black and gray, while custom-designed furniture adds a touch of sophistication. The project emphasizes spatial fluidity and technical precision to create a harmonious living environment.
The House with No Doors is a modern house located in Rome, Italy. Designed in 2025 by Marco Marchetti, this residence showcases a contemporary design style characterized by sleek contours, minimalist aesthetics, and bespoke furniture. The open space layout and tailored interiors offer a unique blend of sophistication and functionality, reflecting the owner’s character while ensuring a serene atmosphere that highlights the harmonious integration of the striking outdoors with the intimate interior space.
The GV House is located in Itu, Brazil. Designed by Taguá Arquitetura e Design, this residential project was conceived in 2020 with prefabricated elements guiding its construction process. Featuring a combination of industrial and minimalist styles, the house balances exposed brick and concrete with glass enclosures to create transparency and allow the entry of abundant natural light throughout all areas of home environments.
Located in Balearic Islands, Spain, the Stepped House by Nomo Studio showcases a contemporary design style. The house is marked by tiered terraces that amplify alfresco living and warm-toned stone accents with abundant glass, maximizing views and light. Outdoor spaces encourage relaxation, while the spacious interior, defined by an earthy palette, includes a kitchen with elegant wooden cabinetry, a cozy dining area, serene bedrooms, and a minimalist bathroom that all connect seamlessly to nature.
Located in Paris, France, Apartment S is a sleek 93-square-metre (1,001-square-foot) flat with a minimalist design that reflects natural light across the space. Completed in 2018 by French studio Heros Architecture, the apartment features three main furniture pieces that create and organise the layout, which further highlights the space’s clean aesthetic.
Amankay House is a house in Colima, Mexico, designed by Di Frenna Arquitectos in 2024. The home connects with its natural surroundings through the use of a monochrome material palette of board-formed concrete, stone, wood, and steel to help facilitate a connection to nature. The country’s lush green vegetation and soft filtered light infuse the home with warmth.
The house, located in Bengaluru, India, is designed by Kamat & Rozario Architecture. Envisaged as a large concrete tray placed in relation to the sun’s movement, the residence opens itself up to a more climatically pleasant aspect in the form of an open court, serving as the heart and lung of the house. Features include layering materials and textures on the southern facade to respond to sunlight, as well as top-lit stairs.
