Sleek modern house with pool, contemporary architectural design, minimalist concrete structure, luxury home exterior, stylish outdoor pool area.

Open Box House by A-cero: A Sculptural Concrete Residence in Madrid

On the outskirts of Madrid, the Open Box House by A-cero stands as a monument to sculptural minimalism, expressing a bold and refined architectural statement through concrete, geometry, and pure volume. Spanning 8,000 square feet, the home reflects the studio’s ongoing dialogue with form and materiality—this time inspired by the work of Spanish sculptor Jorge Oteiza.

Modern eco-friendly house with wooden exterior and clean architectural design surrounded by lush trees and landscaped garden.

Low/Rise House by Spiegel Aihara Workshop: A Sustainable Reinvention of the Ranch Home

Blending traditional California ranch forms with a vertical farm tower concept, the Low/Rise House by Spiegel Aihara Workshop is a model of site-responsive and energy-conscious architecture. Located in Menlo Park, this 4,500-square-foot single-family home balances low-profile sprawl with an unexpected vertical twist—creating a residence that’s as attuned to its natural surroundings as it is to modern living needs.

Modern two-story house with extensive glass windows and wooden exterior in a wooded setting, showcasing contemporary architecture and design.

Minimum House by Scheidt Kasprusch Architekten: A Vision of Light, Efficiency, and Minimal Impact

Just south of Berlin in Klausdorf, Germany, the Minimum House by Scheidt Kasprusch Architekten reimagines residential living through a lens of minimalism, energy efficiency, and architectural clarity. Spanning 1,625 square feet (approx. 151 m²), this prototype home serves as a modular model for both holiday and full-time residences, embracing light-filled transparency and cutting-edge solar technology.