CCY Architects has designed a copper-clad house in San Miguel County, Colorado, nestled among Engelmann Spruce trees. Called DNA Alpine, the property includes a main house, sauna, and garage, with architecture inspired by the surrounding landscape and contemporary artists. The design accommodates extreme weather conditions, featuring a non-repetitive pattern on the façade derived from the DNA of neighbouring trees. This eclectic home combines natural materials with artful elements, offering expansive views of the alpine meadow while maintaining environmental sensitivity.
Studio Toggle has recently completed in 2024 a private villa called Rawda Radiance in Al Rawda, Kuwait. Elevated on a travertine plinth, the villa features white plaster, stone cladding, and louvres for privacy and sun protection. The design includes an integrated swimming pool visible from all public areas, enhancing the home’s microclimate and ambiance.
Inside, travertine floors, wood accents, and strategically placed lighting create a warm, minimalist atmosphere. Balconies and compact planning maximize natural light and space efficiency.
Polarstar is a Colorado house near Vail, designed by gne Architecture in 2019. This modern chalet features a mix of materials, including board form concrete, stucco stone, wood and blackened steel. Expansive windows and decks enhance the landscape views.
Inside, the home’s interiors showcase a blend of classic and artisan furnishings with textured fabrics, offering a modern interpretation of a classic chalet for a multi-generational family.
Mars House, designed by Studio Lau, stands in Canada as an angular residence. Its split-level layout prioritizes space efficiency, with formal living and dining rooms omitted for optimal utility. Natural light fills the home through expansive windows and skylights, complemented by large sliding doors that create a seamless flow between indoors and out.
The interior aesthetic combines modern lines with warm wood accents, fostering an inviting atmosphere. The exterior, featuring black metal and warm wood siding, reflects the thoughtful blend of spaces inside.
The “House in the Woods” is a newly built villa located in Goirle, Netherlands, designed by NVA interior design in 2018. With the location and client’s creativity as the starting point, NVA crafted a layout that creates intimate spaces on the spacious site, seamlessly uniting interior and architecture.
R79 has designed Casita Pegados, a home in Mérida, Mexico, with a focus on blurring the line between interior and exterior spaces. Completed in 2024, the 1,000-square-metre house features a simple distribution plan, with service areas on the west, social areas facing the south garden, and private areas facing north and south. The design incorporates a variety of materials and colours, including white, beige, cream, and brown tones, with an emphasis on greenery and natural elements.
Grupo Arquitectura designed Four Houses Pinares, a set of four independent residences amidst a wooded landscape in Mexico. The architects adapted the homes to the site’s natural topography, ensuring minimal disruption to existing trees. Each structure features a metallic frame with visible wooden beams and panels.
House with Garden by Frasquet Arquitectos is located in Valencia, Spain. Designed in 2024, this modern home prioritizes natural light and its surrounding environment.
