Belgium Project houses a weekend home designed by Sulina Design in 2024. Located in Belgium, it draws inspiration from a nearby lake and features natural, earthy tones and materials that echo the surrounding landscape. Originally a renovated property, the interior was reconfigured to meet the clients’ needs, including dedicating an entire floor to children and play.
Set amongst a verdant backdrop and overlooking the River Avon, AR Design Studio‘s Ferry House, designed in 2022, offers great potential with inspiration being taken from the natural topography of the site, the river and the long distance views. The open-concept interior design features a generous living area bathed in natural light and maintains a consistent style weaving comfort with meticulous attention to detail throughout.
E House, designed by Setenay Erkul Architects in 2025, is a family home situated on the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey. This three-story house, adjacent to a forest, showcases a sculptural and elegant design. The use of natural materials like wood and marble, along with various artworks, creates a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere, balancing sophistication with warmth.
House Steffens is a house located in Windhoek, Namibia, designed by Jaco Wasserfall Architects in 2021. This remarkable dwelling embodies modern architectural artistry that seamlessly melds with its natural surroundings. The eye-catching façade combines weathered metal and concrete, presenting a sophisticated exterior that hints at the elegant interior, which features open spaces and expansive windows that dissolve barriers between indoor and outdoor living.
Oratge House, designed by KVPA Kokudev Padilla Arquitectura, is a 2023 project in Barcelona, Spain. Nestled in the Montseny Natural Park, this house for a young family emphasizes outdoor living with exceptional mountain views. Using local materials like lime mortar and pine wood, the house incorporates green facades and sustainable elements, achieving comfort without air conditioning.
Located in Vancouver, Canada, this house by Burgers Architecture embraces sustainable design without compromising aesthetic appeal. Designed to be both passive and cozy, the home features a layered, multi-level structure with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the west, maximizing natural light and connecting with the surrounding nature.
In 2023, design studio Stu.dere completed a contemporary house in Amarante, Portugal. Áurea housing features a unique design based on the golden ratio, creating spaces within the house that flow naturally. It includes geometric rectangles to divide the social and private areas.
Xixi Wetland Estate, a captivating residential project in Hangzhou, China, showcases the innovative design of Pritzker laureate David Chipperfield. Blending seamlessly with the natural landscape, the volcanic rock structure creates a striking counterpoint to the serene wetland environment. This collaboration between Huang Zhiyong Design and the homeowner explores the harmonious relationship between habitation and nature, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the region.