The Brecon reimagines the Alpine hotel in Adelboden, Switzerland, under the eye of Amsterdam-based studio Nicemakers. This adult-only retreat translates the easy generosity of a friend’s chalet into a crafted hospitality experience, fusing contemporary comfort with echoes of its 1950s–60s Waldhaus past. Timber, stone, leather, and wool anchor a calm palette, while intimate rooms, a sensory spa, and a sociable dining room keep guests held within the mountain village rhythm.
Block House: Interior sits within a three-level house in Prague, Czechia, where Studio MA works directly with the sloping terrain of Šárecké Valley. The project refines everyday living with clear geometry, long views and a restrained material palette that connects the main living floor, the private spa level and the roof-terrace bedrooms into one continuous experience. Calm light, durable finishes and precise proportion drive the atmosphere throughout the home.
Ciro anchors a renovated apartment in Bilbao, Spain, with a quiet sense of order shaped by designer Andrea Diego. The project turns a conventional layout into an open, warm home where the kitchen, dining, and living areas connect with ease, while a concealed threshold leads to more private rooms. Calm materials, custom elements, and a restrained palette define a dwelling that favors balance, comfort, and everyday clarity.
Casa al Pradet stands on the last triangular plot of a quiet street in Vilamacolum, Spain, where agricultural fields press close to the village edge. Designed by Clara Crous Studio as a self-built house for architect Clara and her partner Carles, the project grows from local farming knowledge, contemporary timber fabrication, and a deep familiarity with the rhythms of the land that surrounds it.
Shift House sets a calm tone from the threshold, where pared-back surfaces and pale light define a quietly disciplined house in Odesa, Ukraine. Designed by Dmitriy Sivak for a large family, the project leans into minimalism with a single palette of wood, ceramics, and natural fabrics that runs through every room. The result feels restrained yet generous, with comfort drawn from proportion, material warmth, and careful handling of natural light rather than decoration.
Hideaway House stands on an elevated plot in eastern Singapore, shaped by Ming Architects as both climate response and urban refuge. The house rises three metres above the street to meet flood regulations and push daily life away from the traffic, turning the main rooms inward toward filtered light, private gardens, and quiet views. An intricate skin of metal screens and natural finishes deepens the sense of withdrawal from the suburban row outside.
Casa Bay stands on the skirts of Mount Erciyes in Kayseri, Türkiye, where Hasan Ayata Design Studio shapes a compact house around demanding weather and open ground. Two interlocked volumes in different heights organize daily life, pairing a high, sloped living room with low, quiet resting areas that all step directly into the garden. Natural finishes and a tight plan keep every corner in use while holding close to regional materials.
Where the Jerusalem Hills Meet Contemporary Living sits in a moshav overlooking Jerusalem, Israel, shaped by interior designer Liad Yosef for a couple and their three children. The multi-level house translates years of shared life in a modest unit into a grounded, generous home, using local stone and tailored joinery to hold daily rituals and moments of quiet reflection within a clear, contemporary frame.
