The Green House, located in Palo Alto, CA, United States, is a house designed in 2023 by S^A | Schwartz and Architecture. The project expands a 1966 home, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s protégé, by 1,512 square feet, incorporating a sunken family room, inspired additions, and numerous windows framing the iconic roof. The team worked under a guiding principle of “do no harm” while respecting the design integrity of the space, promising a friendship between old and new.
In the heart of Spain, Son Llaneres is a contemporary holiday house designed in 2023 by Jaime Salvá. This cozy retreat creates a unique balance between a connection to nature and modern functionality, seamlessly harmonizing with its surrounding rustic landscape.
House No. 7 – Avenidas Novas is a residential property located in Lisbon, Portugal. It was designed by Camarim Arquitectos and completed in 2024. The house, which belongs to the same family for three generations, features a design that highlights Art Deco influences while incorporating elements from the 1930s, 1980s, and contemporary architecture, revealing its historical layers.
Hidden Villa is located in a park-like residential area in the Netherlands that’s been designed by Dutch studio i29, which features a house flooded with natural light. Large glass panels, integrated paving and built-in furniture are all included in the villa’s design, which integrates the interior with the surrounding garden.
Nestled in Mountain Brook, Alabama, bDot Architecture finished the Arundel Drive Residence in 2019. Designed for a couple of empty nesters, it combines southern architecture with a modern aesthetic influenced by cultural traditions. The home’s design is uniquely tailored for large family gatherings, fusing contemporary elements with inviting textures and creating a hospitable atmosphere filled with natural light.
Located in Bandung, West Java, Elua House by Patio Livity merges two separate masses to symbolize a couple’s journey. Designed in 2023, it features a blank white facade, natural stone, and a perforated metal fence. Inside, a koi pond, skylight, and zen garden blend functionality and aesthetics, emphasizing natural light and passive cooling.
Prentiss Balance Wickline positioned this Wake Robin House near a meadow surrounded by evergreen trees in 2019. The design seamlessly ties the natural and built environment together. Key elements include a glassy pavilion-style living space, metal panel patterning, and a unifying tapered roof. The landscape contributes to the house’s integration with its surroundings, resulting in a spatially rich and holistic experience for the clients.
The 2022-designed Pavillion House by Rusafova Markulis Architects is a single-storey dwelling located in Asheville, North Carolina. Envisioned as a contemporary structure, it consists of two pavilions: one for social spaces and another for bedrooms.
