Located near Warsaw, Poland, the U-directed House by Z3Z Architekci is uniquely set on the edge of the Kampinos Forest. Designed in 2020, this home features a U-shaped layout that strategically opens to the wilderness, ensuring privacy and a seamless connection with nature.
Design by AD has completed a house renovation and expansion in Melbourne, Australia. Shot Tower Terrace combines Victorian-era details with modern elements, respecting the original workers’ cottage proportions. Designed in 2023, the project restores and updates the home for contemporary living.
Located in the placid enclave of Aranya in Qinhuangdao, China, Holiday Home at the Seaside exemplifies extraordinary humble sophistication. Built by 昊 吴 of ZaoRuì Design in 2023, this loft home enchants with its impeccable fusion of indoor and outdoor spaces. A generous terrace offers breathtaking ocean views, welcoming the splendor of nature into everyday existence.
Villa C by La Leta Architettura features three levels and is located in Mondello, Italy. The addition of two cuts in the layout, with exterior walls made of stone, illuminate and connect the lower level to the garden. Furniture pieces organised throughout the house include a mix of standard and custom designs made from wood, walnut Alpiwood composite and other materials all unified by warm tones.
Ion Eremciuc Architects designed this dual A-framed home in Bran, Romania. Completed in 2023, it features a striking blend of modernity and rustic charm, with dark, angular roofs and vast expanses of glass. The interiors offer luxurious bedrooms, plush linens, and communal spaces with high ceilings and panoramic views.
Raulino Silva designed the Leça da Palmeira House in Matosinhos, Portugal, in 2023. Situated in a consolidated urban area, the two-story house features a structure that maintains the volume of the existing construction.
The 1028 Villa by Kanisavaran Office in Mahmudabad, Iran, is a modern residence designed in 2024. The project presents a contrasting facade that is solid from the alley view and open from the riverside, reflecting a philosophy of harmonizing nature and architecture. The villa emphasizes a connection to its environment, adhering to climatic conditions without creating rigid boundaries, resulting in a contemporary form that respects its surroundings.
Brooks + Scarpa designed the Steeplechase House in Hillsborough, United States. Set in the Appalachian foothills, the house features double gable roofs and expansive windows that connect the interior to the surrounding forest.