Searl Lamaster Howe Architects designed an apartment for a couple on Chicago’s north side. Infused with character, the modern design interplays refined materials, textures, and colors, contrasting the home’s previous extensive moulding and distinct rooms. Interior details at the 2021 renovation reflect the low-rise building’s intimate scale. South-facing exposure led to a deep breadth of textures and color, while flush-set door coverings and narrow oak flooring infuse continuity throughout the accessible home.
This deep retrofit of a house on the North Norfolk coast was designed by Studio 163 in 2024. Reimagined from its history as a butcher shop, Blue House serves as a holiday getaway for a large family and their friends, featuring a combining of spaces and the use of materials that respond to the site’s history of flooding.
Nestled in Seattle, Washington, the Ballard Passive House serves as a prime example showcasing forward-thinking design and eco-friendliness. Brought to fruition in the summer of 2019 by First Lamp Architects, this abode epitomizes the standards established by the Passive House Institute. Its architectural design marries state-of-the-art technology with painstaking construction techniques, resulting in a residence that is both energy-savvy and inviting.
Situated in Leiria, Portugal, the João Branco house features a design by Menniz, which created an “L” shaped configuration that frames the surrounding landscape. Covering over 600 m2 (6,458 sq ft), the dwelling contains open concept living areas, while the bedrooms are arranged privately to afford tranquility.
A new home construction project in Chicago, IL, Terrace House transforms outdoor living with open-air spaces and careful landscaping. Designed by Moss Design, the house artfully integrates nature with expansive sliding doors and a central courtyard featuring a fully equipped kitchen. Enhancing the celebration of nature and cooking, the property benefits from custom stainless steel elements that provide durability within nature-centric, transitional spaces.
Baan Ekkamai is a house designed by Physicalist, located in Bangkok, Thailand. Crafted in 2024, the project embodies a design philosophy fixated on domesticity. Renovated from a private quarter of a 70’s house in Ekkamai, Bangkok, this secluded one-bedroom wing creates a gently flowing interior space which smoothly transits between functions.
Situated in Flagstaff, Arizona, Malapai Tower House is a residence that exists in “harmonious symbiosis” with its surroundings. Designed by The Ranch Mine in 2022, the house has a double-height living space that opens onto a patio with 180-degree views of the surrounding forest populated with mountain lions, black bears, and elk. A nearby three-story lookout tower serves as a sentinel for wildlife sightings and potential forest fires.
Set within a tranquil woodland near Vilnius, Lithuania, A Quiet Escape into Nature is a 250 sq. m. holiday home designed in 2025 by Kristina Pundė. This interior design project involves a chic and contemporary style, revealing the unique architecture of the house while creating a serene and sophisticated atmosphere that fosters a sense of tranquillity.
