Nestled in Phuket, Thailand, the Laku Beach Club features imaginative architecture that fuses handcrafted forms and natural materials. Designed by Studio Locomotive in 2024, the tropical bar and nightclub reinterprets raw assembling methods and the rhythm of its cultural roots, creating a space for nightlife that deeply resonates with the region’s lively sea people history. Each design choice celebrates the relationship with nature and the traditions of coastal communities.
Perched high above the Gulf of Mexico in Longboat Key, FL, Waterclub reimagines a 1980s interior into an airy and serene space that celebrates the ocean’s deep blue and green hues. Designed in 2024 by Traction Architecture, the apartment features a reconfigured floor plan with sightlines and natural materials that enhance connections to the surrounding water, while finishes complement the shimmering tones of the landscape.
Casa Infinity is a project developed on one of the most famous beaches of Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. The design, led by K10 Studio was completed in 2021. With a clear intention towards spaces that merges both the interior and exterior, the house centers around an infinity pool, integrating social areas with high-end minimalist finishes that evoke a sense of comfort, breathing spaces, and self-exploration.
Nestled in the lush landscape of Guarujá, Brazil, the AJM Iporanga House reflects the essence of tropical elegance with a strong connection to nature. Designed by Marina Salles Arquitetura e Interiores in 2023, this house invites natural light, ventilation, and the surrounding greenery into every room, creating a serene and sophisticated retreat defined by its earthy palette and modern decor.
The 570-square-meter Heritage apartment project encompasses the renovation of an apartment located in a building in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, designed by the Italian design firm Pininfarina. The brief for the renovation of the apartment, entrusted to architect André Luque, centered on the integration of social areas, with an aesthetic focused on organic elements and curvilinear forms, creating a welcoming environment that facilitates interaction among the residents.
Campo Verde House, located in São Paulo, Brazil, features architecture by Estúdio Bruno Milan. Situated within a residential condominium in a wooded neighborhood, this four-level house integrates living and leisure spaces, maximizes natural light and incorporates plant elements, making the architecture and decor a tulip of tropical refinement.
With 497 square meters (5,348 square feet), the house emphasizes a seamless connection between the interior and the garden, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Located in Mexico, Casa Eclipse is a house designed in 2025 by Zozaya Arquitectos that embraces contemporary architecture, interweaving vernacular elements and materials for a connection with its coastal location. Its main volume unfolds on two levels around a helical staircase, which uniquely regulates light with a radial dome, facilitating a seamless integration between the residence’s interiors and exteriors that accentuates its relationship with the ocean.
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.
