Sawyer Retreat is a vacation house in Michigan, United States, designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects in 2024. It integrates into the native sand dune landscape with charred wood siding and panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Built on a lakeside bluff, it features two skewed wooden boxes over a concrete base.
Casa PR, designed by [i]da Arquitectos in 2024, is a house in Lourinhã, Portugal. Its design leverages the sloping site to offer sweeping views of the Atlantic coastline and surrounding landscape. The house has a distinctive “L” shape, with the lower floor embracing a south-facing garden and pool.
The Suburban House, designed by Z3Z Architekci, is located in the suburbs of Warsaw, Poland. Completed in 2017, the property features two cuboidal volumes stacked on top of each other. The lower level is a white block, while the upper level has a wooden exterior.
The house incorporates unique elements such as curvilinear stairs connecting the basement to the upper floor. The design aims to create a comfortable living space amidst a heavily urbanized and varied architectural environment.
Eyrie House, designed by Matt Williams Architects, is a residence located on a steep slope at the top of Mount Rumney, Australia, completed in 2023. This house offers a stunning view over Pittwater and southeastern Tasmania.
House over the wall by Chaoffice in Beijing, China was designed in 2022. The project approaches renovation creatively, blending old and new structures. The house integrates elements like “basket”, “suitcase”, and “cabinet” that provide natural light and fresh air. Its design maintains the site’s original characteristics while enhancing functionality and aesthetics.
Designed by Yalın Tasarım Architecture, the Veranda Turgutreis House in Bodrum is one of seven private units. Completed in 2020, this house features large windows that offer sweeping views of the Aegean Sea, providing a natural retreat from urban life.
Oratge House, designed by KVPA Kokudev Padilla Arquitectura, is a 2023 project in Barcelona, Spain. Nestled in the Montseny Natural Park, this house for a young family emphasizes outdoor living with exceptional mountain views. Using local materials like lime mortar and pine wood, the house incorporates green facades and sustainable elements, achieving comfort without air conditioning.
MATERIA Gustavo Carmona has completed House of Light in Miami, Florida. Crafted in 2024, the house prioritizes privacy and a sensory experience. The thoughtfully curated landscape envelops the house, featuring outdoor showers and planters, offering luxurious simplicity and a strong sense of place. Water, shadow, and reflection provide a timeless character to the design.