Cleft House in Abdullah Al-Salem, Kuwait features refined architecture by TAEP/AAP. Designed in 2023, the house leverages light, voids, and sculptural geometry as foundational elements, shaping spatial experience and the house’s relationship to its environment while responding effectively to climate.
The volumetric composition features contrasting white exterior and dark steel perimeter fence, with hierarchy of openings tailored to functions, reflecting connection to urban fabric and balancing transparency with seclusion.
The House with No Doors is a modern house located in Rome, Italy. Designed in 2025 by Marco Marchetti, this residence showcases a contemporary design style characterized by sleek contours, minimalist aesthetics, and bespoke furniture. The open space layout and tailored interiors offer a unique blend of sophistication and functionality, reflecting the owner’s character while ensuring a serene atmosphere that highlights the harmonious integration of the striking outdoors with the intimate interior space.
In the heart of the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France, designer Micaela Granja has reimagined a 58 m² apartment duplex in 2023. Inspired by South American architecture, the uniquely shaped space feels fluid and soft through an appealing contrast of polished concrete and warm wood, successfully evoking a vacation-like ambiance amid thoughtful details.
Casa de Lavra is the reflection of the relation that architecture can create between the space and the client. The house, located in Matosinhos, Portugal, was designed in 2023 by Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto. The project embodies the inner relation between the architect and the cliente, resolving problems identified from an analysis of the pre-existence. The concept sits on the will of being simultaneously inside and outside without identifying its limits.
A renovated apartment in the early 60s building, designed for a young family, is located in Nidau, Switzerland, in a peaceful neighborhood with a view of the river Zihl canal. Before the design by Beef Architekti, the apartment retained its original, strictly divided floor plan, now organized into three clearly defined zones, interconnected by two unique custom-made carpentry elements that add visual dynamism and airiness to the interior.
Located in Lima, Peru, House DLF is a striking residence that combines contemporary architectural design with modern sophistication. Designed by Jaime Ortiz de Zevallos and finished in 2023, the house features textured concrete, warm timbers, and expansive glass windows, offering a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor spaces and a deep connection with nature. This creative dwelling exemplifies functional living through its use of natural materials and stylish aesthetics.
Nestled on the Menorcan coast, Zenith House spreads across a landscape of pines and native vegetation. Designed in 2024 by Nomo Studio, the 300-square-metre single-story house features a formal organization structured around eight tangent square modules, integrating materials that highlight the synthesis between context and construction. The project engages in a topographical dialogue by adapting to the gentle slope of the terrain through subtle folds and stepped platforms.
Located in Balearic Islands, Spain, the Stepped House by Nomo Studio showcases a contemporary design style. The house is marked by tiered terraces that amplify alfresco living and warm-toned stone accents with abundant glass, maximizing views and light. Outdoor spaces encourage relaxation, while the spacious interior, defined by an earthy palette, includes a kitchen with elegant wooden cabinetry, a cozy dining area, serene bedrooms, and a minimalist bathroom that all connect seamlessly to nature.
