Villas House sits in Itu, SP, Brazil, a compact house by Taguá Arquitetura e Design that turns a constrained plot into an open, social plan. Two rectilinear wings trace the site edges while a bright, breezy core choreographs daily life and weekend gatherings. The result reads crisp and contemporary without fuss, connecting to sunset views and a slender pool that stretches along the back edge.
Residential House in Kaunas sits on a 960 m² plot in Kaunas, Lithuania, where dense greenery shapes the experience of everyday life. Designed by Architectural Bureau G. Natkevicius & Partners, the house embeds itself in a sloping site to keep a low profile while opening broad views to the trees. The project reads as a modern volume tuned to its terrain, with material choices that age and weather alongside the landscape.
Kohútka Cottage is a house in Prague, Czech Republic, by SENAA architekti. Designed in 2025, the project channels traditional Wallachian forms while adopting a contemporary, low-energy approach suited to mountain weather. A log-like profile faces east; broad glazing opens west to sweeping valleys. It’s modern living with practical mountain sense.
The Odd One Out sits in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, a compact house by NU Architecture & Design that treats every square meter as meaningful. Within Go Vap’s bustle, the studio reorganizes daily life around light, storage, and a nimble plan that lifts energy upward. The result balances a bright material palette with practical moves that make small-scale living feel generous without waste.
Lower Shore Residence lands on the rugged edge of Harbor Springs, MI, United States, with Lucid Architecture shaping a house tuned to water, wind, and family life. Three volumes hold different moods and rhythms, with a tall, transparent heart that opens public rooms to Lake Michigan while quieter wood-clad wings gather the private rooms along the shore. Designed for year-round use, it balances outdoor energy with indoor ease.
House in Misano Adriatico stands in Misano Adriatico, Italy, as a low-slung house by Menichetti+Caldarelli Architetti. Sliding walls, shaded terraces, and a linear pool set the daily rhythm while a restrained palette does the quiet work inside. The project reads as a calm domestic composition, where cabinetry, shelving, and soft seating organize generous rooms without fuss.
Palm Springs is a house in Palm Springs, CA, United States, designed by sticklab. The single-level home gathers daily life around a pool courtyard while long rooflines and slatted shade manage the desert light. Clear glazing opens the living areas to patios and gardens, setting up a measured back-and-forth between cooler interiors and sunlit outdoor rooms.
Lake Cle Elum anchors a crisp, modern house in Roslyn, WA, United States, where evergreens meet open water. Designed by sticklab, the residence occupies a small bench on a steep slope above the lake, paired with an 800-square-foot detached garage. The project steers toward clarity and durability, aligning large panes and low eaves with mountain weather and long views without losing the quiet feeling of a retreat.