Set within a Baroque garden in Kamenná Lhota, Czech Republic, the House Oskar is designed by Jan Žaloudek for his family. Built in 2025, this property emphasizes contemplation, inspiration, and recreation. Featuring a white stucco façade, wooden shading panels and a classic motor home-inspired interior, the dwelling harmoniously integrates natural cycles and artistic elements, ensuring that daily routines transform into profound experiences.
Perched on a bluff overlooking a meandering estuary, the Galien River Retreat house in New Buffalo, MI, is designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere while integrating both modern and serene elements. Expressed glulam structure and weathered gray Accoya wood siding were selected for their ability to weather and wear beautifully over time, while the home offers a calm design response to urban pressures.
The AMEF house is located in São Paulo, Brazil and was designed by Patricia Martinez Architecture. The house, designed in a contemporary barn style, focuses on sustainability and features a biological pool, which utilizes aquatic plants and microorganisms for water treatment. The project emphasises the integration of architecture with the surrounding green area and includes features for accessibility and fluid indoor-outdoor connection, intended to enhance urban design and history.
The house, located in Reus, Spain, was designed in 2023 by Guillem Carrera, reflecting a comprehensive architectural approach that emphasizes passive solar architecture and energy efficiency. Situated within a low-density residential complex surrounded by nature, Casa ON harmonizes family living with professional office space, featuring a distinctive design with four facades that offer varied atmospheric experiences while maintaining visual separations.
Situated within the peaceful area of Chalandri, Greece, the S38 House Interior delivers a tranquil balance of modern aesthetics and comfort. Designed by Danai Dios, this 125-square-meter haven is tailored to meet the lifestyle of a couple and their 6-year-old son. Inspired by Japandi design, the spaces are enhanced with natural oak wood elements, soft color tones, and welcoming materials to cultivate a minimalist and cozy ambiance.
Smau Arkitektur recently completed a full overhaul of a unit in Stavanger, Norway, with interior solutions inspired by the choices the architects made in the 60s. The home, measuring around 100 square meters, underwent a transformation that melded muted tones with an eclectic sky blue kitchen, capturing the essence of both the original 60s architecture and the distinctly modern style of its surfer owner. Smau Arkitektur was established in 2017 by Bjarte Sandal.
Situated in Santa Monica, California, the residence styled “Spanish Revival” and crafted by Ferguson & Shamamian Architects enchants visitors with its deep Mediterranean influences. Built in 2013, this breathtaking abode emerged from a necessity for stability and safety in California’s earthquake-prone zones.
The homeowners shifted from their beloved but imperfect Mediterranean dwelling, adopting a refreshed vision inspired by the captivating villages scattered throughout the Spanish countryside.
Situated along the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida, Family Retreat on Jupiter Island showcases traditional architecture with tropical refinement, designed by Ferguson & Shamamian Architects in 2015. The property features a robust exterior and an expansive porch that leads into generously open interior spaces. Designed to maximize views and natural light, the interiors display a pared-down aesthetic that embodies the house’s relaxed nature, establishing a seamless connection with extensive exterior living areas.
