Banánka House by Paulíny Hovorka Architects, stands at the edge of Banka, a small village wrapped in a narrow valley at the base of the Považský Inovec mountains. The plot sits quietly among dense forest, tall trees, and a natural stream. A narrow road leads to the site and continues into a trail beyond, reinforcing […] More
Edge House designed by Bezmirno Architects, presents a clear architectural approach: reduce distraction, increase clarity, and connect each element to its material logic. Designed as a private two-storey residence, the project focuses on minimalism, spatial efficiency, and environmental awareness. At every level, the house prioritizes tactile qualities over excess, and form over ornament. With its […] More
On Whidbey Island, a modest cedar house sits just above a meadow, quietly inviting residents into a slower rhythm, known as Whidbey Uparati, the Sanskrit word for stillness. The 1,880 square foot retreat serves as both a family gathering space and a meditative sanctuary. Architect Matt Wittman designed the house to prioritize connection to nature, […] More
MEMAR Architecture, a distinguished Dubai-based design firm with nearly 30 international awards, introduces its latest residential masterpiece, an exclusive villa in Dubai Hills. This luxurious project has already received recognition with three international awards in the Architecture – Single Residence category. With its modern design, the villa stands as a refined statement of contemporary luxury, […] More
Located in Loredo, a coastal town in northern Spain, Casa Loredo is the second residence designed by Zooco Estudio for its ongoing series titled New Vernacular Architecture of the Cantabrian Coast. Designed on a narrow plot with views across the bay to Santander, the house serves as both shelter and viewpoint. Surrounded by pines and […] More
Architect Jan Žaloudek designed House Oskar as a home for his family and a place to live slowly. He placed it inside a Baroque garden once part of the nearby château in Kamenná Lhota, a village in South Bohemia. Ancient trees, stone walls, and the ruins of a barn remain from the site’s past. Žaloudek […] More
French architect Maud Caubet continues her architectural dialogue with nature in Lit-et-Mixe, a small town on the Atlantic coast of France. Tucked within the forest, just minutes from the ocean, her latest residential project House of Landes adds to an original house she completed in 2018. Now expanded by 48 m², the two-volume residence stretches […] More
Perched on a 500-meter-high peak in Quebec’s Laurentians, this 1,500-square-foot cabin by Atelier Schwimmer is a calibrated response to landscape, climate, and long-term habitation. Commissioned by clients Mr. Blouin and Mrs. Comtois, the project was envisioned as a sanctuary defined by resilience, privacy, and simplicity. From its Corten steel exterior to its passive environmental systems, […] More
Sun Yuanliang’s Yuan Liang Design firm has created the Qi Yuan Work-Live Space in Suzhou, China, mixing urban living with a deep connection to nature. Completed in December 2023, this project serves as both a studio and a vacation home for the designer. The space is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, offering a peaceful […] More
Miami-based architecture firm STRANG completed Rock Pine, a 6,195 square foot residence located in Coconut Grove. Built for Astrid Alves and Andy Gilon, the five-bedroom home sits on a 21,600 square foot lot and shares a dense tree canopy with its neighboring property, The Rock House, another STRANG creation. That earlier project sparked the vision […] More
Casa da Levada by Tsou Arquitectos, stands on a green plot in a quiet village in Paredes, facing the river Tâmega. Instead of placing a structure onto the land, the project carves its presence from the earth itself. Casa da Levada follows the contours of the site, allowing the house to take shape in response […] More
In Montreal’s Westmount district, known for its rich architectural fabric and rows of Victorian houses, Mitchell Sweibel Studio took on the complete transformation of a semi-detached residence Victoria. What began as a renovation quickly expanded into a full-scale reconstruction. After assessing the original structure, the design team and the homeowners agreed to retain only the […] More