Trees Sliced Through sits in Ahmedabad, India, as a house by Matharoo Associates that channels garden, light, and concrete into a taut domestic rhythm. The design folds living, dining, and intimate courts between thick walls and red planes, drawing the eye from shaded interiors to lawns and water. It’s a residence with a clear sequence and a crisp material voice.
Wall House sits in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a house by Gabriela Casagrande Arquitetura. The project reads as a low, horizontal pavilion opening to river and mountain views, with living areas spilling onto broad terraces. Concrete planes, timber screens, and expansive glazing set a clear architectural rhythm, while a generous pool court anchors outdoor life.
Parkside is a compact two-storey house in Fitzroy North, Australia, by Austin Maynard Architects. Built at the rear of the owners’ former terrace block, the home fronts a leafy park and favors downsizing with dignity. The project distills daily life into a light-filled plan with a courtyard at its heart and long views to the trees. It’s designed for aging-in-place without giving up sociability or a sense of address.
Arches House sits in São Paulo, Brazil, near Pôr-do-Sol Square, where vaulted roofs meet a revived family layout. ARKITITO Arquitetura leads the renovation of this house, refining circulation and gathering rooms across its stepped levels. The project moves key functions to promote easy daily life while respecting the 1970s concrete structure.
Patios House Landscaping stands on Brazil’s Costa Verde in Mangaratiba, where Rodrigo Oliveira shapes a lush, route-driven garden for a low-slung coastal residence by Studio MK27. The project orients daily life around courtyards, shaded paths, and open terraces that drift toward the water. It’s a residential landscape tuned to breeze and light, a calm counterpoint to the mountain’s edge.
Surrounded by the silvery leaves of a four-decare olive grove in Ayvacık, Türkiye, Sazlı DY House by Studio OM weaves together regional building traditions with a modern design sensibility. Completed in 2024, this single-family home draws the outdoors in through sweeping windows, a restrained material palette, and a layout that’s primed for both gathering and retreat. It’s a fresh take on year-round living where rustic charm and contemporary style coexist seamlessly.
Villa Tai, designed by ARK Architects in 2024, rises from the hills of Sotogrande, Spain. This luxurious residence combines contemporary architecture with expansive use of stone and wood, maximizing Mediterranean views and the surrounding landscape. Floor-to-ceiling glass, open-plan living, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections define the home’s design ethos, bringing nature directly into each refined space. The result is a serene and stylish retreat tailored for modern living.
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.
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