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Themes and projects our editors are watching this season.

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1 / 10A Menorcan residence where architecture negotiates with the windOpen →2 / 10Kanazawa courtyards shaped by rain, shadow, and three gardensOpen →3 / 10A Copenhagen warehouse reimagined as rooms within a roomOpen →4 / 10Designer directories now influence project decisions more than adsOpen →5 / 10A geothermal retreat in Iceland shaped by darkness and steamOpen →6 / 10A Parisian residence of stone, shadow, and contemporary craftOpen →7 / 10A desert residence in Namibia framing the scale of the NamibOpen →8 / 10Architecture news: materials, climate, and studio practiceOpen →9 / 10A Kyoto residence shaped by timber, courtyards, and lightOpen →10 / 10A Brazilian house suspended above the Atlantic canopyOpen →

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The Ninth Edition: Twenty residences shaped by climate, craft, and place

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The Ninth Edition: Twenty residences shaped by climate, craft, and place

Our first global project library gathers houses and retreats from Menorca to Marrakech — each documented with photography, build details, and the studios behind them.

By the9thedition Editors

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Top Stories

Edge of the North

Architecture & Design

Edge of the North

By Norður Atelier

House Between Gardens

Architecture & Design

House Between Gardens

By Atelier Kinu

The Hollow Coast

Architecture & Design

The Hollow Coast

By Studio Pale Ground

Market & News

  • • Limestone and rammed-earth detailing lead new residential commissions across the Mediterranean
  • • Geothermal hospitality projects in Iceland set a higher bar for climate-led guest experiences
  • • Adaptive reuse of warehouses continues to define northern European city living
  • • Courtyard plans return as the default for privacy and passive cooling in warm climates

Latest Projects

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A Contemporary Residence in British Columbia Suspended Between Ancient Douglas Fir Trees

Architecture & Design · Whistler

A Contemporary Residence in British Columbia Suspended Between Ancient Douglas Fir Trees

By Atelier Varenne

A Luxury Desert Retreat in Chile Designed Around Earth, Sky and the World’s Clearest Night

Architecture & Design · San Pedro de Atacama

A Luxury Desert Retreat in Chile Designed Around Earth, Sky and the World’s Clearest Night

By Atelier Tazrout

An Arctic Coastal Residence in Lofoten Elevated Above Rock, Sea and Sky

Architecture & Design · Lofoten Islands

An Arctic Coastal Residence in Lofoten Elevated Above Rock, Sea and Sky

By Atelier Linha Norte

A Luxury Residence in Carrara Carved into a Historic Marble Quarry

Architecture & Design · Carrara

A Luxury Residence in Carrara Carved into a Historic Marble Quarry

By Atelier Kinu

VELA HOUSE

Architecture & Design · Menorca

VELA HOUSE

By Estudi Norda

KUROKAWA COURTYARD HOUSE

Architecture & Design · Kanazawa

KUROKAWA COURTYARD HOUSE

By Mizuha Atelier

THE COPPER PASSAGE

Architecture & Design · Copenhagen

THE COPPER PASSAGE

By Feld & Havn Studio

SIERRA OBSERVATORY HOUSE

Architecture & Design · Valle de Bravo

SIERRA OBSERVATORY HOUSE

By Taller Umbral

HOTEL NÓTT

Architecture & Design · Hella

HOTEL NÓTT

By Norður Atelier

RUA DAS JANELAS

Architecture & Design · Porto

RUA DAS JANELAS

By Atelier Linha Norte

RED EARTH HOUSE

Architecture & Design · Alice Springs

RED EARTH HOUSE

By Morrow Field Studio

THE WHITE DESCENT

Architecture & Design · Milos

THE WHITE DESCENT

By Studio Thalassa

HOUSE OF FALLING SNOW

Architecture & Design · Niseko

HOUSE OF FALLING SNOW

By Kuro Mori Atelier

CANOPY VOID HOUSE

Architecture & Design · Uvita

CANOPY VOID HOUSE

By Estudio Umbral Verde

MAISON DE L’OMBRE

Interior Design & Architecture · Paris

MAISON DE L’OMBRE

By Atelier Varenne

HOUSE OF DISTANT DUNES

Architecture & Design · Sossusvlei

HOUSE OF DISTANT DUNES

By Terra Forma Collective

VALLE DE COBRE

Architecture & Design · Colchagua Valley

VALLE DE COBRE

By Estudio Tierra Sur

EDGE OF THE NORTH

Architecture & Design · Snæfellsnes Peninsula

EDGE OF THE NORTH

By Norður Atelier

HOUSE BETWEEN GARDENS

Architecture & Design · Kyoto

HOUSE BETWEEN GARDENS

By Atelier Kinu

THE HOLLOW COAST

Architecture & Design · Margaret River

THE HOLLOW COAST

By Studio Pale Ground

CASA SOMBRA

Architecture & Design · Valle de Bravo

CASA SOMBRA

By Taller Umbral

ABOVE THE SILENT FJORD

Architecture & Design · Geirangerfjord

ABOVE THE SILENT FJORD

By Nordhavn Studio

HOUSE OF RED EARTH

Architecture & Design · Marrakech

HOUSE OF RED EARTH

By Atelier Tazrout

HOUSE ABOVE THE CANOPY

Architecture & Design · Angra dos Reis

HOUSE ABOVE THE CANOPY

By Estúdio Linha Tropical

Projects by Category

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VELA HOUSE

Architecture & Design

VELA HOUSE

MAISON DE L’OMBRE

Interior Design & Architecture

MAISON DE L’OMBRE

HOTEL NÓTT

Hospitality

HOTEL NÓTT

KUROKAWA COURTYARD HOUSE

Residential

KUROKAWA COURTYARD HOUSE

HOUSE OF DISTANT DUNES

Retreat

HOUSE OF DISTANT DUNES

Projects & Homes

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The White Descent

Architecture & Design • Milos

The White Descent

A cliffside wellness retreat carved between stone and the Aegean Sea.

House of Falling Snow

Architecture & Design • Niseko

House of Falling Snow

A Hokkaido mountain house designed for silence, warmth, and winter.

Canopy Void House

Architecture & Design • Uvita

Canopy Void House

Rain, concrete, and forest canopy shape this tropical Costa Rican residence.

Maison de l’Ombre

Interior Design & Architecture • Paris

Maison de l’Ombre

A Parisian residence reimagined through stone, shadow, and contemporary craft.

House of Distant Dunes

Architecture & Design • Sossusvlei

House of Distant Dunes

A Namibian desert residence framing silence and the scale of the dunes.

Valle de Cobre

Architecture & Design • Colchagua Valley

Valle de Cobre

Stone, copper, and Andean views organise this Chilean vineyard estate.

Directory Picks

  • Studios with standout climate-responsive residential work
  • Interior practices known for stone, timber, and handcrafted joinery
  • Lighting consultants shaping mood-led residential narratives
  • Landscape practices specializing in courtyard and coastal ecosystems

Newsletter Briefing

  • • The residences everyone in design circles is sharing this week
  • • Material intelligence: limestone, copper, and timber in new projects
  • • Directory watchlist: practices defining contemporary luxury architecture
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Homes

VELA HOUSE

Architecture & Design

VELA HOUSE

KUROKAWA COURTYARD HOUSE

Architecture & Design

KUROKAWA COURTYARD HOUSE

THE COPPER PASSAGE

Architecture & Design

THE COPPER PASSAGE

SIERRA OBSERVATORY HOUSE

Architecture & Design

SIERRA OBSERVATORY HOUSE

Projects

HOTEL NÓTT

Architecture & Design

HOTEL NÓTT

RUA DAS JANELAS

Architecture & Design

RUA DAS JANELAS

RED EARTH HOUSE

Architecture & Design

RED EARTH HOUSE

THE WHITE DESCENT

Architecture & Design

THE WHITE DESCENT

Culture

HOUSE OF FALLING SNOW

Architecture & Design

HOUSE OF FALLING SNOW

CANOPY VOID HOUSE

Architecture & Design

CANOPY VOID HOUSE

MAISON DE L’OMBRE

Interior Design & Architecture

MAISON DE L’OMBRE

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A Menorcan Residence Where Architecture Negotiates with the Wind

Architecture & Design

A Menorcan Residence Where Architecture Negotiates with the Wind

Limestone walls and sheltered courtyards shape a coastal house built for Menorca’s persistent winds.

A Kanazawa Residence Shaped by Rain, Shadow and Three Gardens

Architecture & Design

A Kanazawa Residence Shaped by Rain, Shadow and Three Gardens

A quiet domestic landscape organised around gardens, shadow, and Kanazawa’s rain-heavy climate.

A Copenhagen Warehouse Reimagined as a Sequence of Rooms Within a Room

Architecture & Design

A Copenhagen Warehouse Reimagined as a Sequence of Rooms Within a Room

Freestanding copper volumes create a new architectural landscape inside a former warehouse.

A Forest Residence in Mexico Designed Around the Changing Night Sky

Architecture & Design

A Forest Residence in Mexico Designed Around the Changing Night Sky

Hidden in Valle de Bravo, the house frames the forest below while turning toward the night sky.

A Geothermal Retreat in Iceland Shaped by Darkness, Steam and the Northern Sky

Architecture & Design

A Geothermal Retreat in Iceland Shaped by Darkness, Steam and the Northern Sky

An intimate retreat embedded in volcanic terrain, shaped by geothermal warmth and darkness.

A Historic Porto Townhouse Reimagined Through a Vertical Sequence of Light

Architecture & Design

A Historic Porto Townhouse Reimagined Through a Vertical Sequence of Light

Behind a restored façade, a narrow townhouse becomes a vertical journey of changing daylight.

A Desert Residence in Central Australia Built Around Shade, Distance and the Horizon

Architecture & Design

A Desert Residence in Central Australia Built Around Shade, Distance and the Horizon

Massive walls and deep shade create a refuge from extreme heat across the desert horizon.

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