Tucked away in the verdant woods of San Simón el Alto—just a 2½-hour drive from Mexico City—San Simón House by Vasconcelos Arquitectura redefines the family cabin. Not only does it vanish into its 10,000 m² forest plot, but it also celebrates every towering tree and local material.
Nestled in the heart of Kyiv, the Elegant Minimalist Office by Alta Idea redefines the modern workspace. Designed by Julia Baydyk of Alta Idea Design Studio, this office balances functionality with a warm, homely ambiance. Consequently, employees enjoy an environment that feels both professional and inviting.
Windy Gap Residence by Altura Architects nestles quietly into Town Mountain Road’s rugged terrain, offering an understated yet sophisticated retreat. By embracing a low-profile form and dark exterior palette, the home remains largely hidden from view while capturing breathtaking mountain vistas from within.
Nestled on a steep, native bush–clad slope with sweeping north-western sea views, the 1980s Pole House Renovation transforms a once-quirky knotty home into a light-filled, enduring modern retreat. By respecting the original foundations and simplifying complex forms, the design team delivered a harmonious blend of shelter, seamless indoor-outdoor living, and minimal environmental impact.
Nestled behind a textured brick façade on a leafy suburban street, Willoughby House by Hobbs Jamieson Architecture reimagines the typical two-storey home as an expansive, single-level retreat. By combining privacy from the street with generous indoor–outdoor connections, the design balances security, light, and spacious living in equal measure.
Maple Bear Schools Czechia brings Canada’s renowned bilingual education to the heart of Central Europe. By launching the Maple Bear Kindergarten in Olomouc and the Maple Bear Elementary School in Brno, SOA architekti has crafted environments that not only reflect the global brand’s quality standards but also celebrate local character.
Designed by MUUK Architecture, the Mountainside Residence perches gracefully on a sloping lot in Bromont’s mountainous region. Moreover, this private home embraces a restrained modernist approach, blending durability and warmth while fostering an intimate connection with the forested site.
Blatto Boat redefines tiny-home living by transforming an existing hull into a fully integrated Floating On Water Residence (FOWR). Measuring a slender 12’×40’, this houseboat packs every feature of a conventional home into a compact, nautically engineered space.
