Plus is a apartment located in Taichung City, Taiwan, designed by Haven Space Design and employing a minimalist and functional ethos. Stepping into the home, you’re first greeted by a thoughtfully designed entryway, where a suspended wooden grille adds both warmth and a sense of ceremony to the act of coming home. Beside it, a full-height mirror subtly reflects the interior, visually expanding the space while offering ease to daily routines before heading out.
Caju is a house in Teton Village, Wyoming, United States, designed by CLB Architects in 2024. The home emphasizes simplicity, with a weathering steel shell that nods to a Brazilian fruit. As a compact retreat amid thick woods, Caju’s sturdy exterior has been designed to complement its surroundings and prevent further disturbance of the rugged landscape. The interior palette is limited mostly to larch wood that creates a warm, intimate atmosphere.
The Glen Iris House displays compositional simplicity, bold materiality and intricate detailing with its abstract facade. Located in Australia, the house has been designed by Pandolfini Architects, who have crafted a robust family home tethered to its suburban site. The home features three, tiered pavilions, centred around a barn-like living space, which follows the contours of the long, rectangular site.
Architecture studio Alexander & CO. redesigned a three-bedroom apartment in a Sydney office building as a “city sanctuary”. The apartment features handmade bespoke furniture set against walls tongue-and-groove wall panels to create a gallery-like atmosphere. Described by the designers as “a living gallery for two people who have chosen a life of quiet calm,” the flat includes several bespoke furniture, including curved concrete kitchens that were craned into the building via a window.
Laura Ortín Arquitectura has decorated its own office, L’aura Ortin Office, in Murcia, Spain, with circular shapes and soft textures. Designed in 2025, the office is a geometric and sculptural room outlined by muted colors and tactile surfaces, featuring locally sourced materials including travertine and marble. Inside, a small green-hued reception area formed by resin walls provides visitors with seclusion and privacy before entering the open office, including a deep-green conference room and pink bathroom.
The London-based William Tozer Associates, known for its distinct sculptural touch, has designed the House 2-8-8 in South Woodford, London. The residential project, completed in 2024, showcases an arrangement of architectural elements that echo the numbered “House” projects of Peter Eisenman.
Emerging from a sloping berm in Austin, Texas, the River Hills Residence by Miró Rivera Architects embodies the laid-back ethos of the city. This lakeside house retreat overlooks a sweeping lawn shaded by towering native trees, offering a seamless connection to the surrounding landscape. Featuring a central courtyard and expansive glass walls, the home’s design combines modern elements with natural materials, creating a harmonious retreat.
Designed by Isern Serra Studio in 2024, the GIGI Studio showroom in Barcelona, Spain, is a testament to the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. This 1000 sq.m. space aims to redefine the traditional workspace, embracing an open and fluid floor plan that encourages creativity and collaboration.
The design concept draws inspiration from the idea of a “studio and museum,” prioritizing natural light and custom-made sculptural elements that reflect the brand’s contemporary, sophisticated aesthetic.
