JH House stands in Tangerang, Indonesia, as a contemporary house by Cowema Studio Architect that folds tropical light, shade, and circulation into a tight urban plot. The four-level home draws breezes through living areas, terraces, and a rooftop retreat so that daily life tracks sun and shadow across indoor-outdoor thresholds. Its layered geometry and expressive lighting turn climate-responsive planning into a clear architectural presence for a modern family.
East Hampton Modern stands on a pastoral property in East Hampton, NY, United States, where Workshop/APD rethinks the classic weekend house for city dwellers. The 2021 project arranges crisp gabled volumes around a pool and meadow, setting up a clear dialogue between social life, guest privacy, and the open landscape. Inside and out, the house reads as a retreat planned around movement, light, and long poolside days with visiting friends.
Suburban Villa anchors an elevated plot in Thessaloniki, Greece, where Matheas Architecture reworks an unfinished suburban house into a refined, contemporary residence. The project threads minimalism with understated luxury, opening everyday life to long city views while reorganizing domestic routines around an open-plan core, dedicated leisure level, and revitalized pool terrace that respond directly to the owners’ way of living.
La Marea sits among the rolling fields of Magliano in Toscana, Italy, a contemporary country house shaped by Special Italy – Special Umbria. Open volumes, stone walls, and a sunlit palette give this rural retreat a distinctly modern edge while keeping its footing in the landscape. Inside, the studio layers warm textures, generous furniture, and vivid color so long days drift easily between interior rooms and outdoor terraces.
Pemberton Heights Pool House renews a landmark property in Austin, Texas, United States with a crisp backyard pavilion by Paul N. Brow Architect. Conceived in 2024 as a pool house for gatherings, the addition connects lounging, dining, and a full bar to the water’s edge through expansive sliding and pocketing glass. Guests move from garden to interior without pause as the room shifts from air-conditioned comfort to open-air revelry.
The Las Lomas Pool House in Soquel, California, was designed by Fuse Architects + Builders in 2019. It serves as a central hub with a Henry Built kitchen, outdoor fireplace, and both indoor and outdoor showers, offering a space for entertaining and guest accommodation.
Cambraia Social Space in Brasília, Brazil, is a stunning pool house designed by Rodrigo Biavati Arquitetos Associados. This modern multi-functional gathering space features a minimalist design. It provides a perfect environment for family celebrations and leisure, blending seamlessly with nature and the existing architecture.
Discover Spa House, a modern oasis in Winchester, United Kingdom’s historical St Giles Hill area. OB Architecture‘s masterstroke, this pool and garden house is an exceptional blend of design, innovation, and adaptability.
Expansively covering 110 square meters (1184 square feet), the property introduces a tranquil pool and elegant new landscaping to a once under-utilized garden. The Spa House is more than just an outdoor retreat; it’s a fully-realized entertainment space boasting a spa, dining area, bar, lounge, and games area, providing a year-round haven for the entire family.
