This black brick house from Gogstudio , near Seattle stands out with its bold masonry that blends perfectly with the dark forest around it. The textured bricks and deep mortar lines give the house a strong, grounded look that feels at home in the woods. Built on a concrete base, the home includes natural touches […]

This clifftop retreat by Winter Architecture replaces a long-loved weatherboard shack with a refined yet informal beach house. Designed as three interconnected pavilions wrapped in timber, the home balances privacy with openness, forming fluid outdoor spaces that move with the sun and sea breeze. The house is deeply rooted in its coastal environment—weathered timber cladding, […]

Casa da Baro, designed by Passarelli Arquitetos, is a residence that redefines balance—both in structure and in spirit. Located in a gated leisure community in Bragança Paulista, the house embraces the natural contours of the land like a set of wings gliding over the hillside. From above, the home unfolds as a clean, horizontal composition, […]

Set into the steep slopes of Mexico City’s Lomas de Vista Hermosa, the LAI House by BROISSIN is a 923 m² residence that flows with the land. Anchored into the terrain with a cascading, multi-level layout, the home unfolds across five levels, two above and three below street level, revealing shifting views and seamless indoor-outdoor […]

Tucked into the foothills of the Aravalli Range, the Container House project by RSDA transforms humble shipping containers into two inviting, light-filled homes named Champa and Chameli. Champa is formed from five 20-foot containers in a U-shaped layout, while Chameli uses two 40-foot containers arranged linearly. Both homes feature full-height glass doors, simple interiors with […]

Villa M, designed by Triptyque Architecture with interiors by Philippe Starck, stands as a powerful example of how architecture can integrate nature into the urban fabric. Located in Paris’s Montparnasse district, this bold structure uses greenery not as decoration, but as a fundamental building material. Wrapped in an open steel exoskeleton, the facade supports a […]

Set deep in the Austrian forest of Fontanella, the Bregenzerwald Vacation Home by Architektur-SCHWEIGHOFER replaces a 1960s container house with a carefully considered timber structure. Instead of demolishing everything, the architects reused the existing foundations, adapting the footprint to house an entire family. Built entirely from solid wood, the home combines structural and thermal efficiency […]

Tucked at the edge of the Teton Village forest in Wyoming, the Caju House is a bold yet restrained response to the rugged landscape. Named after the Brazilian fruit caju, whose rich orange skin inspired the home’s weathered steel exterior, this residence was designed for a Miami-based family seeking a serene escape rooted in simplicity […]

Located in the quiet village of Pähl, Germany, the House in Mitterfischen by Florian Nagler Architekten is a study in purposeful simplicity and precise material pairing. Built in 2020, this 255 m² residence focuses on clarity—both in spatial organization and construction logic. From an architect’s point of view, what stands out is the honest expression […]

Designed by TRAWA Arquitectos, Tiny Auro in Puerto Varas is a striking example of space-conscious architecture set in an extraordinary location between Lake Llanquihue and the Calbuco volcano. Wrapped in black cladding and capped with a steep gabled roof, the cabin’s compact form blends with its forested backdrop while drawing in natural light through generous […]