Located in the heart of Menorca, Estancia San José is an extensive renovation of an old ruin and stone barn, carried out by Atelier du Pont in collaboration with ARU Arquitectura. Set on a vast 76-hectare site, this 300-square-meter summer residence embodies the local palette and heritage, merging rustic elements with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic.
Unlike the typical layout on a residential lot, the Moon Gate ADU is situated at the front of the property. The primary 1961 ranch-style home sits at the back, perched near a ravine overlooking Hahamongna Watershed Park. Wang designed two contrasting forms—the ADU and an adjacent storage unit—that intentionally differ from the main house.
Ekaant Villa, crafted by GA Design, is a luxurious four-bedroom retreat that spans both ground and first floors, located in the scenic Bhomoli region of Alibaug, Maharashtra. Offering sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, the villa embraces an earthy theme, harmonizing natural materials, organic shapes, and a palette inspired by nature’s elements.
Designed by Side Angle Side, Casey House embodies simplicity and restraint, crafted for a homeowner inspired by the timeless shape of a basic gabled house in a wooded area. As an architectural photographer, the client valued a design focused on pure form and minimalism.
Villa Amonita Lanzarote gave OOOOX the unique opportunity to embrace Lanzarote’s architectural traditions and transform an existing villa into a serene, modern retreat. Respecting Lanzarote’s strict design rules for white exteriors, green accents, and low building heights, the design creates a harmonious blend of architecture within the island’s lava-black landscape.
LLO House, designed by OOIIO Arquitectura for a family in Valdemorillo, near Madrid, is a uniquely crafted home that celebrates both the immediate natural landscape and the distant mountains of the Sierra de Madrid. Nestled on a scenic plot defined by a curving street, the design fully embraces its surroundings while minimizing environmental impact
PERCH House, designed by KUBE Architecture, sits on a steeply sloped site, framed at the back by a high retaining wall and offering sweeping views of trees and the city beyond. With their first child born during the design process, the owners wanted to expand the home to accommodate their growing family while fully embracing the unique site.
Originally designed in 1968 by AIA architect George Coty, Plover House has been reimagined by Fuse Architects as an open, light-filled retreat along the coast. Once a cedar-clad, bunker-like space, the house has transformed into a welcoming haven that captures sweeping ocean views and embraces sustainability.
