Located in Porto Feliz, Brazil, Village House embodies Studio MK27‘s design style, showcasing a seamless blend between indoor and outdoor spaces. Found within an expansive ranch, this house features distinct programmatic boxes delineated by sturdy stone walls, preserving intimacy. A medley of wooden interiors, natural furnishings, and a design influenced by medieval villages creates a harmonious atmosphere that flows naturally from communal outdoor areas to cozy, private living spaces.
In a quiet, green suburb in the heart of Israel’s Sharon region stands a spacious villa meticulously designed by architect and interior designer Shirley Dan, owner of a design and planning studio. The home, a house, spans 500 square meters (5,382 sq ft) on a corner lot of 800 square meters (8,611 sq ft), blends Mediterranean architectural principles with refined, contemporary interior design.
House TG3 is a contemporary house located in Villanueva de la Cañada (Madrid, Spain), designed by FH2L Arquitectos in 2022. The contemporary home’s layout organizes spatial functions around a central core open to a garden, enhancing circulation and integrating with nature while ensuring privacy and comfort in independent rooms through large openings for natural light.
Casa Baleia is a coastal home renovation in Praia da Baleia, São Sebastião, Brazil, designed in 2023 by Two Arquitetura. The project involved transforming the original façade and replacing the dark wood cladding with light stones, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Large windows enhance the connection with the forest, and the use of natural materials ensures harmony with the environment.
El Capitola is a house located in Vancouver, Washington State, United States, designed by William Kaven Architecture in 2025. This residential project dedicates more square footage to a museum-grade showroom housing the owner’s remarkable collection of restored custom classic cars than it does to the living quarters. The architecture delivers a clean and understated framework with an homage to Jet Age car culture, featuring a minimal material palette of board-formed concrete, steel, and dark brick.
Designed by ArchLAB in 2025, the Green Terrace House in Vilnius, Lithuania, emerges as a modern architectural masterpiece. This residence features a minimalist white facade, seamlessly blending with the natural surroundings. The terrace offers a smooth transition from indoor comfort to outdoor tranquility, enhanced by wide glass panels and a circular skylight.
Located in Telchac Puerto, Mexico, the house by Ápiron offers a private coastal retreat. Designed in 2022, it features a stone base supporting a polished concrete volume, maximizing privacy and sea views. The structure integrates local Toh stone and a distinctive “bajareque” lattice. Its 370-square-meter layout includes interactive social spaces on the ground floor and family rooms above, blending grey tones with wood and natural fibers.
The Jurumirim House, located in São Paulo, Brazil, was designed by Nitsche Arquitetos. Envisioned as a sprawling, single-story property, the residence features seven distinct volumes. Each section is thoughtfully connected by sheltered pathways and small gardens, creating a unique spatial experience. The project represents a harmonious blend of rustic and contemporary styles, expressed through exposed wood structure and highlighted by an innovative combination of materials.
