Set within Summit Park in Park City, Utah, Tree Haus is a residential house designed by Klima Architecture in 2018. Recognized for meeting Passive House standards, the design expresses a commitment to environmental sustainability with a highly efficient thermal envelope. The residence showcases clean lines, a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, and a distinctive black exterior, representing contemporary architecture in response to the natural landscape.
Casa Encinos is a house located in Santiago, Mexico. Designed by arxprnr in 2024, the house stands out for its clean and harmonious architecture defined by its connection with the surrounding environment and nature, which enhances the design’s uniqueness and aesthetic appeal.
In the serene countryside of Pererenan, Indonesia, Alexis Dornier has designed the six-bedroom Akashi Residence. The house is defined by its bold central void, housing a sculptural slide that reimagines typical residential boundaries. The home is a celebration of complexity and creativity, of open space and playful interactivity that embraces a strong connection to nature, echoing the beauty, energy, and freedom of the tropical lifestyle.
Nestled in Hudson, Wisconsin, the residence known as Nature’s Edge embodies a design philosophy that emphasizes harmony with the environment. The house, designed by JMAD James McNeal Architecture & Design, artfully integrates with its surroundings while accommodating the clients’ wish for a spacious home that doesn’t appear large. Completed in 2023, Nature’s Edge prioritizes views and connecting living spaces, resulting in an inviting, functional residence.
The Weston Residence features carefully composed horizontal forms of wood and glass in a house by Specht Novak in Weston, United States. Designed in 2014, the home harmonises with its landscape near the Saugatuck River, where plant-covered roofs and expansive windows provide seamless connections to the outdoors.
Casa Paris, a 480m² house in Paris, France, designed by Nildo José + arquitetos associados, features a mix of cultures and experiences. This project showcases a blend of Brazilian design and French sophistication, highlighted by elegance, light, high ceilings, a sculptural staircase, and large windows.
With five floors, the house has well-resolved spaces for everyday life, housing pieces by renowned designers and Brazilian artworks within a cozy and delicate context.
The Hedges Residence, designed by B.E. Architecture, is located in Mermaid Beach, Australia. Finished in 2024, the house overlooks one of Queensland’s iconic beaches. Constructed with a minimalistic approach, it features planked concrete, oak, and rough-sawn travertine, bringing a warm, natural aesthetic to the interior and exterior.
Spanning three levels, the residence includes a yoga and gymnasium space, along with car parking and storage, creating a relaxing and calming environment distinct from typical minimalistic designs.
Marcus Beach is a house in Noosa, Australia, designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture in 2023. The project involved adding to an existing beachside home, focusing on privacy and open-plan living while maintaining seamless indoor-outdoor spaces. The addition incorporates a minimalist palette of white and timbers, enhancing light and creating a harmonious dialogue between old and new.