Belgian interior architect Arjaan De Feyter has transformed two ocean-facing apartments into one striking penthouse on the northern coast of Belgium. Located in Knokke, a town known for its lively atmosphere and access to the Zwin Nature Reserve, the project balances raw industrial accents with the serenity of seaside living. Black steel, slate, and textured […]
Located in Melbourne’s Armadale, Huntingtower Road is a boutique apartment complex by Jolson Architecture and Interiors that feels more like a sculptural residence than a multi-home building. Its defining feature is the series of deep arched windows and doors, creating a façade that plays with light and shadow while framing views of greenery. The design […]
Set against the hills of Alicante, Spain, Ramón Esteve Estudio’s Oslo House brings a calm, minimalist take on modern living. Defined by two overlapping concrete volumes that appear like stacked blocks, the home balances bold geometry with the serenity of its Mediterranean setting. The house anchors to the hillside with a stone base that follows […]
Built into the rugged slopes of Serifos, Xerolithi House by Sinas Architects uses local stone walls that echo the island’s xerolithies—traditional dry-stacked retaining walls. The curving rock façade follows the contours of the hillside, making the home appear as though it has grown out of the mountain itself. The structure’s flowing lines create a dialogue […]
Shoreline House by Splyce Design in Victoria, Canada, is a renovation and addition that combine contemporary form with the rugged coastal setting. Instead of demolishing the 1960s structure, the studio retained and reconfigured it, adding a compact single-storey extension designed to minimize ecological impact while embracing sweeping inlet views. The new volume sits lightly on […]
House 1114 in Bozeman, Montana, by BEDA Architecture, was fully renovated with a new addition. The exterior features vertical cedar siding with green panels for a modern profile, while a black-framed pergola extends the living space outdoors and connects the house to the landscape The kitchen layout feature a minimalist design with no backsplash, allowing […]
Maison TO in Sari-Solenzara, Corsica, was designed by Isabelle Berthet Bondet using local stone and timber. The house is inspired by traditional sheepfolds but updated with broad terraces and a suspended infinity pool that overlooks both mountains and sea. Stone walls anchor the structure to the rugged site, while over 200 m² of timber decking […]
Designed by New York–based Mapos Studio, Peconic House is a 4,000-square-foot residence set on a five-acre site overlooking Peconic Bay. The project responds directly to its landscape with a combination of natural materials, a planted roof, and an elongated layout that follows the slope of the terrain. The house is defined by its green roof, […]
In Assis, São Paulo, Casa Brise by Sabella Arquitetura stands out with a façade that transforms sunlight into an architectural feature. The 450 m² residence was designed for a family moving from São Paulo city to the countryside, combining modern lines with practical comfort. The upper floor is wrapped in a perforated metal brise-soleil from […]
Casa Plaj in Lourinhã, Portugal, designed by extrastudio, is built on a steep coastal plot overlooking the Atlantic. The house keeps a compact footprint of 120 m² but uses height, skylights, and wide openings to bring in light and expand the sense of space. The standout feature is the swimming pool set parallel to the […]
