Erin Miller

In the Hamptons, New York, architecture and interior design firm Mapos created a modern family home overlooking Peconic Bay for longtime clients who wanted a place where multiple generations could gather for years to come.

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In California, where every square foot matters, homeowners are finding creative ways to unlock extra living space. One family approached Bau10 Architecture with a straightforward request, rebuild their detached garage while keeping parking, storage, and a playroom for their two children.

One look at Cottage House in Collingwood, Melbourne, and it’s easy to think you’re looking at a restored Victorian workers’ cottage. But behind the familiar streetscape is a home that tells two stories at once. Designed by Splinter Society, the project combines heritage restoration with a bold contemporary extension, creating a home that openly celebrates both its past and present.

Hidden away on an island in Georgian Bay, Canada, Pine Island Cottage is a home where architecture and interiors feel shaped by the rugged landscape. Designed by Thom Fougere together with Bureau Tempo, the cottage unfolds across the island’s sloping rock formations, creating a sequence of welcoming spaces that gradually reveal themselves as you move through the home.

Designed by AtelierM, GP House is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where an unusual site sparked an equally unusual design. The project begins with two existing curves, the rounded street corner at the front and the lagoon stretching across the rear of the property. Between these two forms, the architects imagined a spiral that became the organizing idea for the entire house.

Located in Brazil and designed by Jacobsen Studio, AMS House sits on the highest point of a sloping site, with native forest creating a striking backdrop. Instead of a single building, the home is divided into three separate volumes connected by covered walkways, allowing each part of the residence to respond to the changing terrain while creating a clear sense of arrival.

Just outside Madrid, House in Las Rozas by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos transforms a simple home into a striking architectural composition. Positioned to overlook the Sierra de Guadarrama, the project is built around five cylindrical volumes, creating a home that immediately stands apart from traditional residential design.

Located in Jakarta, Indonesia, Beyond The Courtyard House by RCAB Studio transforms a compact corner site into a home filled with natural light, fresh air and greenery. Sitting opposite a mature public park, the project takes advantage of its location by drawing the surrounding trees into the overall experience of the home.

Located in Bali, Indonesia, Villa Suki by Alexis Dornier begins with an idea that feels surprisingly simple. The house is designed as a perfect square, then rotated 45 degrees across the site. That single move creates a series of triangular gardens around the home, giving every side its own outlook while bringing greenery into every part of the experience.