H+L HOUSE is a two-storey house located in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil. Designed by Mariana Orsi arquitetura + design and completed in 2025, the house features a design that maximises transparency and connection to the outdoors, utilising materials like concrete, stone, wood, steel, and glass.
House GS, a house located in Cieneguilla, Peru, was completed in 2014 by designer Vicca Verde. The design takes as a reference the typical rammed earth walls of the region: it follows the same construction process but reinterprets it in a contemporary way, using concrete tinted in earth tones. The concrete work is complemented by metal structures that allow for large spans and create the wide sloped roof, with few support points, over the main loft unit.
The Sugar Shack Residence, located in Austin, TX, in the United States, was designed by Alterstudio Architecture and completed in 2016. This house embodies a distinctive relationship with its natural surroundings, featuring a clever layout and a contemporary architectural style that maximizes the interplay of light and lush landscapes. Its elegant design seamlessly integrates various interior spaces while showcasing a striking combination of materials, creating a harmonious sanctuary influenced by its unique setting.
Set in the picturesque town of Wānaka, this house embodies simplicity and warmth, drawing inspiration from the rugged charm of mountain huts while maintaining a refined aesthetic. Designed to accommodate multiple families during holidays, the home offers comfortable, sunlit spaces that promote relaxation and tranquillity, ensuring a memorable stay for residents and guests alike.
Casa Cerros is a house located in the Andes, Colombia, designed by LLANO Arquitectos. This residential masterpiece is a celebration of sustainable living and Colombian architectural innovation. The architecture is characterized by triangular forms and high ceilings, promoting natural ventilation and reducing the need for artificial cooling.
Casa Goliana Mérida, a house in Mérida, Mexico, employs Yucatecan architecture aesthetics in its design by Workshop: Diseño y Construcción. The mid-century modern residence underwent a restoration, with an emphasis on traditional values, and materials as well as neutral color palettes throughout the interiors, creating a calming environment with a strong expression of tropical housing design, underscoring the significance of bringing local history into contemporary living.
Presenting Huho’s Extension in Plombières, Belgium, conceptualized by Crahayjamaigne Architectes, this house addition interlaces effortlessly with its backdrop, providing a transformative journey for its residents. This project features a connection to the garden, the usage of a central kitchen and a complementary renovation of the existing home for reimagined living.
Rachcoff Vella Architecture has designed Gruyere ‘Hilltop Hood’, a farmhouse in Melbourne’s Yarra Valley. The house is perched atop a hill, offering panoramic views and featuring a cantilevered pitched roof. Its design integrates seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, utilizing materials like handmade bricks and Colorbond cladding. The layout includes three distinct building wings, framing a protected courtyard.