Set against the serene backdrop of Himayat Sagar Lake in Hyderabad, India, Summer House is an 8,350 sq ft home designed by Sona Reddy Studio in 2024. The house design infuses contemporary elegance with the warmth of Hyderabad’s cultural richness, creating an oasis of calm. Sunlight filters through intentional apertures, while each thoughtfully chosen detail reflects a narrative of quiet transformation, making the home a living, breathing part of the owners’ cherished memories.
Set amidst the breathtaking hills of Goldrain, Italy, Amolaris—crafted by HS Architects—revolutionizes the concept of private luxury. Finished in 2020, this exclusive collection of privat garden chalets not only boasts spectacular views of the valley but also encourages a sense of calm across its eight distinctive units. This configuration nurtures confined zones, with each chalet basking in the seclusion offered by nature’s marvels.
Set within a historic house from the 1940s in Palermo, Casa Demetra reaps the rewards of a meticulous renovation by Italian studio PuccioCollodoro Architetti, which combines elegance, functionality and respect for history. The architects streamlined its two floors into one, conceiving the main spaces as a large open layout that promotes visual and functional continuity between rooms.
Hidden in a historic residential enclave in Baltimore, a 1970s ranch-style house is transformed with a 2,000-square-foot guest house and a re-envisioned landscape through a series of outdoor and transitional spaces. The resulting compound embodies a sense of calm and provides repose for the young family amidst the hustle of the nearby city.
Nestled in the lush landscape of Guarujá, Brazil, the AJM Iporanga House reflects the essence of tropical elegance with a strong connection to nature. Designed by Marina Salles Arquitetura e Interiores in 2023, this house invites natural light, ventilation, and the surrounding greenery into every room, creating a serene and sophisticated retreat defined by its earthy palette and modern decor.
Located in Zapallar, Chile, the ACFA House is designed by Estudio Alto. This 450-square meter house embodies the principles of geometry rather than conventional architecture, where circular spaces foster connection. Bathed in sunlight through large windows, the residence feels flexible depending on the number of inhabitants.
The Panorama Residence, designed by Façade Architecture in Pátrai, Greece, features a three-level house where all its spaces and functions are integrated. The architectural design prioritises the existing structure’s qualities and the residents’ needs, resulting in a home that elegantly highlights its stunning surroundings and takes full advantage of the views and lighting, contributing to a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience, enhanced by biophilic principles that reverberate throughout the residence’s extensive garden.
House for BEES, a house located in Mosman, Australia, was designed in 2021 by Downie North Architects. Driven by shared values of connectedness, site-specificity, place making and passive design, House for BEES encompasses a refined addition directly connected to the garden. Conceived as a garden room, the design directly grounds and orients the occupants toward their garden. Kitchen, living and dining spaces are lightly contained by a floating roof.
