Freja House, located in Whitefish, Montana, was designed by Love Schack Architecture and completed in 2024. This house, inspired by Scandinavian design, features minimal interiors, a long north-south orientation and an electric sauna, as well as utilising innovations such as energy recovery ventilation to promote energy efficiency.
Designed in 2023 by Studio B Architecture + Interiors, the Panorama House balances privacy and resort-style living in awe-inspiring Boulder, Colorado, USA. This graceful dwelling, distinguished as a Historic Landmark, boasts an L-shaped plan that embraces the serene landscape and minimizes visual impact.
Inside, exposed natural materials like Japanese plaster and stained white oak create a calming environment, while features like the hidden speakeasy and professional recording studio elevate its luxury.
Located in Amagansett, NY, United States, Sight Sea is a house that showcases a single-family residential interior renovation by The Up Studio, designed in 2022. The project pivots the home’s interior layout to maximize oceanfront views while providing sleek, minimalist design features that facilitate a more efficient flow between spaces. Reimagined glazing and massive terrazzo shower unearth new functionality while enhancing the serene environment.
The Green House, located in Palo Alto, CA, United States, is a house designed in 2023 by S^A | Schwartz and Architecture. The project expands a 1966 home, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s protégé, by 1,512 square feet, incorporating a sunken family room, inspired additions, and numerous windows framing the iconic roof. The team worked under a guiding principle of “do no harm” while respecting the design integrity of the space, promising a friendship between old and new.
Cedar Farm in East Hampton, New York, designed by Oza Sabbeth Architects, is a sustainable house characterised by architecture inspired by utilitarian structures typical for the area. The home’s gabled structure and industrial shed roof system both highlight a blend with design features like a porte-cochère and expansive solar panel array for net-zero energy efficiency.
Whidbey Puzzle Prefab is a house located in Island County, WA, United States, designed by Wittman Estes and completed in 2024. Defined by flexibility, the prototype showcases carbon-negative principles in a compact 600-square-foot structure.
The Lumen House is a connection-focused pavilion by The Ranch Mine located in Cleveland, United States. Designed in 2024, it was envisioned as a modern interpretation of local barns, offering distinct spaces while balancing function and playfulness through low-maintenance materials. The design integrates a greenhouse and bar with an event hall, providing an architectural experience that emphasises connection to nature and to each other.
Nestled in Mountain Brook, Alabama, bDot Architecture finished the Arundel Drive Residence in 2019. Designed for a couple of empty nesters, it combines southern architecture with a modern aesthetic influenced by cultural traditions. The home’s design is uniquely tailored for large family gatherings, fusing contemporary elements with inviting textures and creating a hospitable atmosphere filled with natural light.