Westwood Wedge steps back from the busy streets of Asheville, United States, to form a quiet house by Assembly Architecture & Build. The timber-clad volume tucks into the rear of the lot, where a generous porch and sunken living quarters open toward a neighboring field and the southern light. Inside, a warm palette of wood, plants, and low-slung furnishings turns everyday routines into an easy, slowed-down sequence of rooms.
Looking Glass sits on the shore of Lake Washington in Seattle, WA, United States, a reimagined house by Olson Kundig for multigenerational living by the water. The project reworks a 1990s split-level into a modern, family-focused retreat, pairing reflective materials with a calm, lake-ready palette. Inside and out, the composition balances open gathering zones with quieter corners for reading, working, and watching the light move across the lake.
Beverly Crest traces a steep Beverly Hills, CA, United States hillside with the confidence of a seasoned local. Whipple Russell Architects shapes the house as a sequence of terraces, bridges, and rooms, each tuned to the ridgeline and city views. What begins as a quiet entry across water opens into a layered home where a Mediterranean-inflected retreat meets Los Angeles energy over five descending levels.
Bronze and Black House steps lightly across a Los Angeles hillside, its long upper volume skimming above gardens and pool. SPF:architects arranges the house and companion studio along a decisive linear spine, tying together cul-de-sac ends and calibrating every room to the surrounding views. Inside the house, warm materials and generous glazing support open daily living while keeping the experience of the steep site legible from morning to night.
Studio & Guest House sits in the woods near Accord in New York, United States, where Neil Logan, Architect reworks two modest structures into a paired retreat. The project turns an existing house and storage building into a dedicated studio and guest house, holding onto their footprints while stripping back interiors to calm, timber-lined rooms. Light, material, and measured openings guide the experience from arrival to deep in the trees.
Holler House interior sets a warm, modern tone for a family house in NC, United States, crafted by Robinson Design Studio. Within a timber-lined shell, large black-framed windows pull the surrounding woods into every room, while stone, metal, and soft textiles keep the palette grounded and calm. The interiors prioritize easy daily living, generous gathering rooms, and a quiet visual rhythm that holds steady from kitchen to bedroom.
Hygge at The Astrid is a multi unit housing project in Bethesda, MD, United States, crafted by The Lighting Practice with a distinctly Scandinavian sensibility. Across lobbies, lounges, and shared amenities, warm timber, soft upholstery, and nuanced lighting create a calm counterpoint to the bustle of the surrounding city. Residents move through a series of gentle transitions that keep everyday rituals grounded, bright, and quietly social.
Van der Vlugt Residence stands along the Keys, United States, as a clear expression of coastal resilience by [STRANG] Miami. The elevated house draws from Sarasota School principles to meet sea level rise and storm surge with a calm, modernist posture. Robust concrete, louvers, and passive cooling strategies work in concert, giving this retreat an unhurried presence at the water’s edge while quietly addressing the realities of its exposed setting.
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