Casa Yuri in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico is a house designed by Zozaya Arquitectos. The generous, expansive residence reinterprets the Zihuatanejo vernacular in a bold, contemporary language designed to celebrate the surrounding oceanfront landscape. The property features a lushly landscaped pedestrian ramp leading to a motor lobby and includes a variety of uniquely constructed spaces, most notably the largest palapa ever built by Zozaya Arquitectos for a private residence.
H+L HOUSE is a two-storey house located in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil. Designed by Mariana Orsi arquitetura + design and completed in 2025, the house features a design that maximises transparency and connection to the outdoors, utilising materials like concrete, stone, wood, steel, and glass.
The 3-Juxta House, located in Malaysia, was designed by Kee Yen Architect in 2023, featuring a unique design that embodies the essence of tropical living. This architectural composition consists of three distinct yet interconnected volumes, tailored to accommodate the diverse needs of different generations within the family. The spaces are enhanced through carefully selected materials and innovative spatial design, creating a fluid harmony while allowing for individual expression.
Located in Da Nang, Vietnam, MCHU Villa was designed in 2023 by MAS Architecture. This house prioritizes privacy while connecting nature and creating space for interaction with nature and family. The proposal offers a solution to develop a personalized lifestyle that balances living indoors and outdoors, with open fronts and backs, communal spaces for children’s families and private bedrooms for grandparents, with all areas connected through green spaces and open voids.
Set along the widest stretch of the Indian Creek Waterway in Miami Beach, United States, 5515 Pine Tree Drive is a house designed by SDH Studio Architecture Design in 2025. The architecture blends contemporary design with a refined tropical sensibility, responding to the vibrant energy of South Beach while offering serene privacy. The spatial interior experience is defined by a carefully orchestrated blend of textures.
Forgetting Time House, located in Singapore and designed by Wallflower Architecture + Design, is a refreshing example of biophilic home design, inspired by the idea of creating a retreat amidst nature in a tropical environment. Completed in 2022, the house juxtaposes indoor and outdoor spaces, employing a combination of full-height glass doors and a restrained material palette to offer ease of movement and to conjure thoughts of escapism.
Located in Porto Feliz, Brazil, Village House embodies Studio MK27‘s design style, showcasing a seamless blend between indoor and outdoor spaces. Found within an expansive ranch, this house features distinct programmatic boxes delineated by sturdy stone walls, preserving intimacy. A medley of wooden interiors, natural furnishings, and a design influenced by medieval villages creates a harmonious atmosphere that flows naturally from communal outdoor areas to cozy, private living spaces.
Located in Tulum, Mexico, Villa Amaite is a house designed by Ignacio Cabrera that emphasises a nature-immersed design. Designed in 2023, the layout showcases a main structure that accommodates up to 12 guests while a smaller secondary home incorporates the same design language. The project utilises chukum on the exterior walls and features open-plan living areas that maximise both space and ocean views, all within tropical surroundings.
