Perched atop a ridgeline in Queenstown, New Zealand, Ridge House epitomizes contemporary design blended with rustic elements. This 2024 project by designer Ben Hudson reveals a cozy interior characterized by earthy tones and organic materials. Much like a traditional country home, the property features a welcoming parquet-floored entrance, a centerpiece kitchen, and sumptuous spaces that open to majestic views of the Remarkables mountain range.
Located in Dio Choria, Greece, The Slot House is a serene house that seeks to create a form of habitation that integrates discreetly and respectfully into the Cycladic terrain. Designed by Katerina Valsamaki Architects in 2025, the project features interior courtyards that introduce light and sky, while constructing an elongated canopy that signals the dwelling’s presence. The residence asserts a strategy of extending outward through views, pergolated spaces and an adjacent swimming pool.
In Los Angeles, where the landscape is as much a client as the human resident, architecture becomes an act of translation. This Beverly Hills, CA house, conceived by Whipple Russell Architects, answers a geologic challenge with sculptural serenity — a cascading Mediterranean retreat that follows the natural slope of its ridgeline parcel with grace, restraint, and reverence.
A penthouse in the heart of Caserta’s historic center has undergone a radical transformation to meet the needs of modern, comfortable living. Designed by In-Nova Studio, the property features a minimalist aesthetic, with curated furnishings and natural materials employed throughout that create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Various custom furniture pieces, such as the lacquered kitchen with walnut inserts, emphasize an overall simplicity that ensures every corner is designed for everyday well-being.
The Grasshome single-family house, designed by EME157, is located in Collado Mediano, Spain. Collaborating with LUMAN, this experimental home offers an open-plan layout featuring a kitchen, bathroom, laundry area, and mobile modular wardrobes. With a focus on bioclimatic architecture, it ensures thermal comfort and energy efficiency, maximizing natural light while minimizing energy consumption. The design not only respects the natural terrain but also integrates seamlessly with its stunning landscape.
Villa O rests in a natural setting on a spacious lakeside plot in Trakai, Lithuania, designed by YCL studio and completed in 2025. This 237-square-metre (2,550-square-foot) house is defined by a circular volume that integrates semi-enclosed, sunken courtyards, fostering a continuous connection with the outdoors while offering an unconventional, sculptural architectural approach. An open, dynamic living space at the home’s core unites multiple functional areas into a harmonious environment.
i29 designed the Senior Shelter, a 100 m² (1,076 sq ft) house, in the Netherlands. This single-level abode integrates architecture and interior design into a harmonious space for multigenerational living. This project prioritizes the human scale and comfort, creating a layout that fosters connection with the outdoors while respecting the privacy of its residents.
In the heart of Orvieto stands the new boutique hotel Palazzo Petrvs, born from a restoration project by architect Giuliano Andrea Dell’Uva of a building constructed in 1475 for the wealthy notary Petrus Facienus and long abandoned. Secco Sistemi painted galvanized steel windows and doors offer performance in line with the comfort and well-being requirements of a high-end accommodation facility.
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