The Na Kukačkách Mountain Chalet by edit! architects presents a carefully calibrated response to building within the protected landscape of the Krkonoše Mountains. The project operates within strict regulatory constraints that govern form, material, and silhouette, yet uses those limits as a framework for architectural clarity rather than compromise. A stone plinth and timber-clad upper […] More
Republica rises in Amsterdam Noord as a considered response to the pressures shaping contemporary cities, where density, sustainability, and collective life must coexist without compromise. Designed by Marc Koehler Architects, the project occupies a former industrial plot in Buiksloterham, an area undergoing a long-term transition toward circular urban development. Rather than treating density as a […] More
House of Monitors stands on a narrow suburban street above the Scarborough Bluffs, where land, structure, and domestic life meet under precise conditions. Designed by Williamson Williamson Inc., the residence approaches architecture as an instrument for measuring light, material, and construction. Developed in close collaboration with the homeowners, a resident scenic artist for the National […] More
Rising along Collins Avenue in Miami Beach’s Mid-Beach neighborhood, The Perigon introduces a carefully calibrated residential tower shaped by its rare dual-waterfront site. Designed by OMA under the leadership of Jason Long, the 17-story project occupies a narrow stretch of land between Indian Creek and the Atlantic Ocean. Rather than treating this condition as a […] More
Set at the edge of the mountain forest zone in Horný Smokovec, Lebenski occupies a singular position within the High Tatras, overlooking Poprad and framed by the dramatic peaks beyond. Located in an area known as Pekná vyhliadka, or Beautiful View, the apartment building stands as a visible marker in the landscape. Rather than asserting […] More
Located behind a closed gate in the lively 11th arrondissement of Paris, LOUI Apartment by Holzrausch Studio stands as a rare sanctuary in the city’s dense urban fabric. The journey to the house – along a winding path through a lush courtyard, culminates in a tranquil family home, where peace and privacy are paramount. This […] More
The commission for CASA TORNO AL ÁRBOL began with a vision: a home where exteriors shift with the seasons and domestic landscapes are visible from every room. The client, Pablo, when working with Otro Estudio imagined a sensory-rich living experience, sunlight, fresh air, water sounds, birdsong, rustling leaves, and the scent of flowers. The chosen […] More
With Lighthouse, Eindhoven gains a new vertical marker that signals both arrival and continuity within the evolving Strijp-S district. Rising 109 metres, the tower is now the city’s tallest residential building, positioned strategically between the Klokgebouw and the Machinekamer to define the entrance to the neighbourhood. Designed by De Zwarte Hond, Lighthouse concludes the long-term […] More
Set into the wooded slope of Jackson’s Fondren neighborhood, Fountainhead stands as one of the most disciplined and site-responsive houses in Frank Lloyd Wright’s late residential work. Designed in 1948 and completed in 1954 for J. Willis Hughes, the house belongs to Wright’s Usonian lineage, yet it departs from the notion of repetition or standardization. […] More
Set on an elevated portion of a rural site in Mendiolaza, Córdoba, Casa BP positions itself as a measured architectural response to topography, climate, and landscape. Designed by Santiago Bertotti, the residence occupies a gently sloping terrain, using height and orientation to frame expansive views while maintaining a controlled relationship with access and approach. Rather […] More
Portugal-based architect Vasco Lima Mayer and his practice have completed a remarkable renovation of an apartment in Cascais (Portugal), with photography by Luís Nobre Guedes. The project stands as a sophisticated example of how thoughtful design can elevate everyday living, seamlessly integrating architecture and interior design to create an environment defined by serenity and […] More
Barra Apartment, designed by Paulo Martins Arquitectura & Design, transforms a four-storey building overlooking Praia da Barra into an intimate contemporary retreat. The project reimagines the original structure, anchoring the residence in its coastal context while offering a renewed sense of serenity and sophistication. The approach is rooted in a deep understanding of place, allowing […] More