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
In the quiet depths of Argentina’s Lake District, Casa Gallareta reveals itself not through grand entrances or overt gestures, but in fragments, small cabins scattered across a steep, wooded hillside in Villa La Angostura. Designed by OJA (Organic and Joyful Architecture), the 250 m² project moves away from centralized hospitality models, offering guests a distributed […] 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
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
Casa Arco by Tiago Castro Sousa, sits high above Paredes de Coura, visible from almost every angle of the village below. With its elevated position and distinct proportions, the building immediately sets itself apart from the local vernacular. Originally built as a pharmacy, the house features expansive openings framed in detailed stonework, jambs, lintels, and […] More
Villa Sidonius, designed by Stempel & Tesar architekti, rises dramatically above the sloping landscape of Černošice’s villa district. Perched on one of the neighborhood’s steepest plots, the house challenges conventional residential design through a bridge-like structure on pillars, an innovative response to the terrain’s constraints. This radical approach allows for expansive views of the Berounka […] More
Log Tavern Pond House by architecture firm Specht Novak, takes cues from its mid-century surroundings, embracing the architectural language shaped by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian ideals. With its long, low proportions and thoughtful use of natural materials, the residence reflects the character of its neighboring structures while asserting a distinctly modern perspective. This balance between […] More
nnCLP House stands as a balance between openness and seclusion, responding to the needs of a family of five. Designed by nnArchitects in collaboration with Bruno Giovannoni, the project prioritizes social spaces while maintaining privacy from the street. Located on a 1,500m² plot, the house takes full advantage of its north-facing rear to maximize natural […] More