Alta Vista Residence by Alterstudio Architecture is nestled in Austin’s Travis Heights neighborhood. Designed in 2020, the residence incorporates live oaks and concrete walls for privacy and engagement with the surroundings. The interior features board-formed concrete and rift-sawn white oak, opening up to the outdoors with sliding panels and creating a serene natural enclave within the bustling city. The design counterbalances the area’s rising density with a focus on light, material, and subtlety.
Povoença House, designed by Par_do, is situated in a residential area of Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Completed in 2023, this minimalist home features a distinctive concrete base embracing a central white volume. The volumes interact in a play of forms, creating a dynamic facade.
Residence LL is a multi-story house overlooking a lakeside view in southwestern China. Designed by Atelier About Architecture in 2023, the home spans roughly 500 square meters. Aiming to create a peaceful retreat, the architects addressed structural, spatial, and lighting challenges, using innovative materials like crushed marble and terrazzo.
The “House in the Woods” is a newly built villa located in Goirle, Netherlands, designed by NVA interior design in 2018. With the location and client’s creativity as the starting point, NVA crafted a layout that creates intimate spaces on the spacious site, seamlessly uniting interior and architecture.
Loop House by Mobius Architekci in Poland exemplifies a blend of contemporary architecture and nature. Designed in 2024, it integrates the environment through thoughtful composition, panoramic views, and materials like stone, Corten, and wood. Loop House manifests a philosophy of living in harmony with the landscape, offering a serene retreat that respects and draws inspiration from its surroundings.
Conundrum Creek Residence is located along the Conundrum Springs trailhead in Aspen, Colorado. Designed by Boulder-based Studio B Architecture + Interiors, the design creates a seamless connection with the environment. It is conditioned by local zoning and an inverted topographical site plan with views of nearby peaks. The home’s transparency encourages an interaction between the indoors and outdoors, while a covered patio connects the two wings to the home, enhancing indoor–outdoor living experiences with views that frame the Colorado wilderness.
Under the Star Game Reserve by Martin Cenek Architecture in Prague, Czech Republic, features three apartments set along the edge of a historic game reserve. Designed in 2022, it incorporates exposed concrete and natural oak veneer interiors, with outermost houses sporting hipped roofs.
YODEZEEN Architects presents Golden Dawn, a stunning house located in the serene suburbs of Kyiv, Ukraine. Designed in 2023, this project showcases a blend of classical and modern design styles. The elegant travertine facades and innovative glass corridors exemplify a unique architectural vision, creating an inviting space that reflects luxury and sophistication.
