Constructed in 100sqm area Closeburn Station-Queenstown, New Zealand, The Auckland-based architects Fearon Hay realised retreat which seems to be perfectly embedded into the dramatic landscape close to the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Central Otago. Please visit Fearon Hay Architects website for more information.

Whale Beach House is a multi-generational family weekender organized over three levels that terrace with the slope – children and grandparents on the lower level, main living areas on the mid level and parents ‘secret’ timber cabin on top. Designed by Neeson Murcutt Architects, the native landscape is metaphorically drawn through this void connecting with neighbouring gardens across front. Careful collaboration between the landscape architect, hydraulic engineer, ecologist and builder allowed the waterway on the north-east side of the building to be restored, resisting to council’s attempts to create a …

Mark Baez of MDesigns has recently completed construction of the MCube prototype in Venice, California, equipped with quite the array of both passive and active solar technologies. From solar radiant-heated floors and solar heated water to photovoltaic roof panels and the translucent light-emitting window-wall system, Baez has all his solar bases covered, making MCube not only a functional and beautiful space, but a sunny green abode. The most impressive thing about the MCube is certainly the ingenuity behind the functional and luminous moveable window/wall panels.

Clearly inspired by the Japanese …

This is prefab modular home by Palo Alto architect, Joseph Bellomo, is joining the ranks of affordable, modular housing. Dubbed the House Arc, Bellomo was inspired to create the home after the success of his modular bicycle rack design, the Bike Arc — designed to provide efficient storage space for bicycles. The modular component arcs are designed to be lightweight making transport easier and cheaper. Bellomo estimates that it could cost $100,000 for an 800 square foot prefab home. His design lends easily to additions and extensions of the home …

Mexican architects-Agraz Arquitectos combines a masterpiece of architecture with stylish interior decoration in Guadalajara, Mexico. The first level includes a basement, a game room and a garage. The middle level houses the kitchen, family room and dining room and the three bedrooms are located at the third floor. The property also has two large courtyards.Please Visit Agraz Arquitectos website for more information