Perched at the highest point of the plot in the Arrábida Natural Park, House in Serra do Louro by Cimbre replaces a dilapidated ruin while preserving its spirit. The design team carefully demolished the old structure and reclaimed the original stones to create boundary walls.
The current construction market often delivers “one-size-fits-all” solutions, producing uniform, neutral spaces that cater to broad appeal. Yet many people crave a unique, individualized home. TUR House by OOIIO Architecture challenges this trend by demonstrating how anyone can personalize a standard apartment with readily available materials, even when working within a limited budget.
Set on a two-acre wooded bluff along Lake Michigan, Meadow Lane Retreat is a weekend getaway designed to foster tranquility, connection, and immersion in nature. Moreover, the empty-nester clients sought “an escape from the city for the family to gather—a place for sunlight, a place to breathe.”
“And if a bird flies and changes places, will it return to where it left its nest?” This question lies at the heart of Casa Yucatan Jay by Taller Estilo Arquitectura, a home designed for vacation travelers who long for memorable experiences in the historic center of Mérida.
Situated on a corner lot in Toronto’s High Park neighborhood, Westminster Residence redefines the classic Edwardian gable home by weaving contemporary design elements into a dramatic terracotta roof. Consequently, inhabitants experience a sense of grandeur similar to living in a lofty attic space.
Pacific House is an alteration and addition to an existing 1990’s concrete framed cliffside dwelling. It is exposed to the Easterly facing ocean and closely adjacent to similar cliffside dwelling structures. Alexander &CO. (A&CO.) have replanned the dwelling, adding external amenities including landscape works and a swimming pool.
Set in a bustling metropolitan context, Itaúna House by Siqueira+Azul breathes new life into an original Oscar Niemeyer home through an inspired expansion and transformation. The designers embraced the property’s existing compact nature, creating a garden oasis defined by vertical and horizontal elements.
Tucked away within the picturesque landscape of Quebec’s Eastern Townships, Sutton House stands as a complete overhaul and extension of an early 20th century stone house. Originally built in 1908 and modestly expanded in the 1950s, the house had remained largely unaltered since.
Set in one of Melbourne’s leafier suburbs, Kernan Residence by Jack Fugaro Architect showcases a harmonious blend of refined detailing, a rich material palette, and a sophisticated sense of calm. From the moment you arrive, the home’s exterior sculptural form hints at the thoughtful interior design you’ll find inside.
