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Casa N I D O — A Courtyard House Tuned to Breeze and Shade in Yucatán

FeaturedCasa N I D O — A Courtyard House Tuned to Breeze and Shade in Yucatán

Casa N I D O sits in Mérida, Mexico, as a house shaped by climate and family rituals. Designed by Arkham Projects in 2024, the dwelling turns a quiet face to the street and opens wide to a planted courtyard and pool. Across two levels, the plan balances privacy with easy gathering, drawing steady light from the north and breeze from the east for daily comfort.

Casa en Asturias by Jovino Martínez Sierra Arquitectos

Casa en Asturias by Jovino Martínez Sierra Arquitectos

Casa en Asturias sits on a raised terrace in northern Spain, composed by Jovino Martínez Sierra Arquitectos as a contemporary house tuned to long coastal views. The project organizes daily life around a double‑height living room and a concrete walkway that threads the home like a quiet promenade. Broad glazing frames the Cantabrian horizon, while the pool and lawn extend the plan outward.

Floating Roof House Extends a 76-Meter Screen Toward Calm Gardens

FeaturedFloating Roof House Extends a 76-Meter Screen Toward Calm Gardens

Floating Roof House lands in Tel Aviv, Israel, with a presence equal parts calm and exacting. Pitsou Kedem Architects shape a one-story house around a floating roofline, a geometric mashrabiya, and long planes of concrete and glass. The project reads as a private retreat set within a quiet neighborhood, yet it unfolds as a precise composition of screen, void, and light.

Villa Dellago Opens To Lake Light Through Twin Sunken Patios Below

Villa Dellago Opens To Lake Light Through Twin Sunken Patios Below

Villa Dellago sits on the east shore of Lake Garda in Torri del Benaco, Italy, as a one-story house by JM Architecture. The pavilion settles onto a natural terrace aligned with the water, trimming excavation while framing long views. Within this compact outline, the plan splits daily life between a glazed living wing and a private master suite, with service rooms centered and lower-level rooms cut into the slope for light and outlook.

Cliff Villa: Coastal Refuge Shaped by Wind, Light, and Sea Horizons

FeaturedCliff Villa: Coastal Refuge Shaped by Wind, Light, and Sea Horizons

Cliff Villa rises above Paliokastro, Greece, oriented to the Cretan Sea and the gusts that define the headland. A2G Architects configures a two-level house for a young couple, favoring calm rooms and long views over spectacle. The 4-bedroom retreat pairs sculpted white volumes with sun-washed terraces, leaning into climate, topography, and the lure of open water.

Casa Plaj by extrastudio

Casa Plaj by extrastudio

Casa Plaj plants a precise, contemporary house on a narrow, sloped plot in Lourinhã, Portugal, with the Atlantic just a short walk away. Designed by extrastudio, the coastal retreat organizes living on a single level while lifting it lightly above the land. The result is a holiday house with rural poise and a clear structural idea, tuned to wind, sun, and the long views that define this countryside.

Penthouse O: Luxury Apartment Design in Vienna

Modern, minimalist living space with sleek black fireplace unit, open floor plan, and natural materials.

Luxury and sophistication abound in Penthouse O, a stunning 500 m2 family apartment designed by the renowned firm Destilat in the heart of Vienna, Austria. This two-story penthouse, completed in 2022, showcases a harmonious blend of minimalist elegance and functionality, with an open floor plan that seamlessly flows into expansive terraces and an impressive rooftop garden featuring a pool, outdoor kitchen, and lush greenery.

Nalee Villa: Family-Focused Design with Central Pool

A modern, minimalist home with a sleek, open-air design, featuring a rectangular pool.

Nalee Villa, a captivating family home designed by Saola Architects, showcases a harmonious blend of modern architecture and intimate living spaces in Vientiane, Laos. Centered around a refreshing swimming pool, this house prioritizes a welcoming reception area and cozy family zones, seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor living.

With thoughtful features like a sunbathing terrace, a floating master suite, and a versatile guest/home office space, Nalee Villa embodies a contemporary design that caters to the needs of modern families.

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