Southwand House by Ravel Architecture sits on a gently sloping hillside in the southwestern Peloponnese, within the Costa Navarino development. Southwand House draws inspiration from Messinian stone tower-houses and local architectural traditions while embracing modern geometries.
The Merri Creek House reimagines a North Fitzroy weatherboard cottage by dissolving the typical backyard into a series of interconnected courtyard gardens. Consequently, each room enjoys a “green vista,” offering a continuous visual link to nature.
Horovitz and Sela spent over three years crafting this two-story house on a generous 2,000 sqm plot in a coveted neighborhood of central Israel. Although the owners—a real estate entrepreneur, his wife, and their three children—initially planned to live here, they ultimately decided to rent the property.
Ka’anche House sits in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, within a residential development centered around a shared urban garden. This green space guides both the home’s placement and its design. As a result, the house maintains a constant visual and functional connection to the landscape.
Nestled on the windswept western shore of Orcas Island, the Deer Harbor Retreat reimagines an aging compound of home, guest quarters, studio, and garage into a luminous island retreat. By carving a bold central incision through the existing structure, the design not only reshapes how residents enter their home but also forges stronger ties to the surrounding landscape of water, forest, and sky.
Living at Banánka House means embracing simplicity, tranquility, and a profound connection with nature. Designed by Pauliny Hovorka Architects, this single-storey retreat transforms a former garden plot on the edge of Banka village into a living experience defined by light, space, and the raw beauty of natural materials.
Located on a quiet passage in Villa Devoto, Buenos Aires, La Blanqueada House stands as a striking example of architectural renewal. Designed by Muro Studio, this 140m² residence is named both for its address and the white tones of its walls—“blanqueada” meaning “whitened” in Spanish.
Little Birch House embodies the art of intentional living, offering a thoughtful response to urban compactness through refined detail, atmospheric calm, and architectural clarity. Designed as a private retreat for a young family, this home transforms daily routines into a resort-like experience—bringing serenity to the everyday without compromising functionality.
The Nightingale Square House is a masterful expression of architecture that respects its roots while embracing the future. Designed with intention and care, this residence blends timeless aesthetics with contemporary function, resulting in a home that feels both grounded in its environment and boldly modern.
