North South House sits on a ridge in San Juan County, WA, United States, with Allied8 behind the 1,300 SF cabin’s measured footprint and lift. The house is a compact retreat for three generations, shaped by north–south outlooks and a precise structural strategy. Its long gable holds living and sleeping rooms that open to forest light, while a steel moment frame touches the land at only six points.
Wittman Estes has breathed new life into a historic house, located in Wayzata, MN, United States, through a major renovation for a California family. The 8,945-square-foot (831 square metre) home now has a contemporary interiors featuring sculptural elements and expansive windows – a significant change from five previous remodels that broke up the interior flow and left the residence feeling dark.
Lakeside at Black Butte Ranch, designed by Hacker, is located in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. This wellness and spa real estate is inspired by the barn-like simplicity of original architecture and was designed in 2015. Celebrated for its unrivaled natural setting, the iconic Oregon resort community is enhanced by the arrangement of each new building along an arcing pathway connecting a renovated parking area to the Lodge.
Located in Boston, Maine, United States, 38 Newbury 7th Floor Interiors reflects the design style of Touloukian Touloukian. Designed in 2024, this office project addresses the need for reimagined workspaces post-pandemic, embracing a residential feel over impersonal environments, while celebrating the history of a building that was constructed in 1920, revealing its architectural legacy through a modern lens and creating a bridge to “work from home” experiences.
This apartment, located in Miami, Florida, is a contemporary project designed by Nar Design, and features a minimalist style. Situated on the 60th floor of Brickell Flatiron, the 170m² space includes features like a library and gallery-like areas, all of which employ a white-painted wall backdrop to foster brightness, alongside custom artworks influenced by the owner’s passion for electronic music and contemporary pop art.
Designed by Nar Design, SK Residence is a house located in Miami, United States. The project highlights the essential role our homes play in our overall well-being, especially in an era where remote work and home office arrangements have become increasingly prevalent, blurring the lines between our personal and professional spaces. This residence aims to provide not just a luxurious and contemporary home but an authentic sanctuary—a fusion of nature-inspired serenity and the rejuvenating ambiance of a spa.
Whidbey Uparati by Wittman Estes is a 1,880-square-foot house located on Whidbey Island, United States. The design emphasizes a contemporary style that blends into the surrounding meadow landscape. This family retreat serves as a space for meditation and bonding, offering a quiet modern escape with panoramic views and a rewilded landscape. A journey through rustic meadows leads to the house, enhancing the connection with nature and stillness, central to its design philosophy.
The Periphery is a two-bedroom house quietly embedded in Boulder, Colorado, United States, designed by Locus Studios. This design-build forest project explores the thresholds between habitation and exposure, hovering lightly over the land while anchoring itself firmly to the site’s geologic foundation. It is an example of architecture as “emotional engineering,” prioritizing not only atmosphere as well as performance, but also the home’s focus on the immersive connection to the desert’s light.