Nestled in Mountain Brook, Alabama, bDot Architecture finished the Arundel Drive Residence in 2019. Designed for a couple of empty nesters, it combines southern architecture with a modern aesthetic influenced by cultural traditions. The home’s design is uniquely tailored for large family gatherings, fusing contemporary elements with inviting textures and creating a hospitable atmosphere filled with natural light.
Christos Pavlou Architecture designed House with Courtyards on the borders of the village of Deftera in Cyprus in 2021.
The design incorporates traditional Cypriot house typology with patios and preserve native flora. The volume of this two-story house is divided into two parts, integrating three large courtyards in-between and side by side.
The Gardenias House, designed by Mano de Santo in 2023, is a single-family home located in Valencia, Spain. Instead of demolishing an unfinished structure, the designers conducted structural tests to preserve and revitalize it. Skylights flood the home with natural light, and it connects with the surrounding valley views. The project emphasizes minimizing waste, integrating efficient solutions, and ensuring energy self-sufficiency through a photovoltaic system.
The “Rana Estate” in Carmel Valley, California, was re-envisioned by Fuse Architects + Builders in 2024. The property features a main house redesigned to enhance natural light and indoor-outdoor connections. It also includes a modified guest house, a redesigned pool, and a detached garage with an office workspace, all set against the backdrop of the area’s rolling hills and oak trees.
Dubai-based studio Braginskaya & Architects worked with interior designer Marina Baisel to create a modern yet traditionally influenced interior for Baisel’s family home. Filled with natural light, the 2,500-square-foot Art-Filled Home apartment has a tranquil color palette featuring neutral tones complemented by natural materials like stone, wood, linen, silk, and wool. The two-floor residence features five bedrooms and a double-height space, giving a sense of airiness and expansive views of the outside.
Arran Lane Home, a 220-square-metre house in Queenstown, New Zealand, was designed by Ben Hudson Architects in 2021. Collaborating with clients and designers Jonathan Goss and Cathy Ellegard, the team focused on optimising space without sacrificing style.
The elevated living areas offer panoramic views of the Remarkables mountain range, complemented by generous ceiling heights and a sunken lounge. The design seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a warm, flexible, and inviting family home.
Located in Surat, India, this redesigned house by local studio D’Well’s embraces minimalism and nature. Originally a farmer’s abode, the D’Well’s Den is now a tranquil workspace with a verdant courtyard. Founders Jhanvi and Rakshit preserved the house’s essence, integrating natural elements into the design.
This stunning Russian Hill Residence 2, designed by the acclaimed Dumican Mosey Architects, seamlessly blends modern architecture with the historic character of San Francisco, California. Situated in the dense, pedestrian-focused neighborhood, this 2022 renovation and reimagination of an early 1900s two-unit home showcases a visionary approach to maximizing space, light, and connection to the surrounding landscape.