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Karine Monié
November 11, 2026
When you are an architect and you tackle the challenge of designing your own home, it can easily become a little bit of an obsession.
A celebration of the best in world-class architecture and architects. From the most architectural homes, architectural landmarks and architectural design to case studies from all around world to profiles about and with the incredible people that build and design them.
When you are an architect and you tackle the challenge of designing your own home, it can easily become a little bit of an obsession.
Weave House by The BAD Studio seamlessly blends contemporary design with traditional Indian craftsmanship, creating a harmonious living space inspired by the region’s rich textile heritage, the house features an embossed brick and diamond façade reminiscent of Indian ikat patterns. The architecture coexists with the surrounding landscape, offering an organic lifestyle and smooth transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.
LaRue Architects designed a house that takes advantage of the stunning panorama of the Lake Austin in a U-shaped layout to preserve the existing vegetation between two huge heritage oak trees and the views are framed perfectly.
A modern farmhouse in North Vancouver seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, utilizing a neutral palette inspired by nature, varied materials, and integrated landscaping to create a family-centered home with a strong connection to its West Coast surroundings. The property, comprised of a main residence and pool house, prioritizes both architectural ambition and practical function, emphasizing light, privacy, durability, and a harmonious relationship with the environment.
Quail’s Meadow is a stunning contemporary residence designed by Sterling | Huddleson Architecture, located in Carmel, California. The design of the house was influenced by the client’s love for classic cars, as the property features a glass-walled auto gallery that can accommodate over 20 collector and daily driver cars.
Following a devastating fire, Feldman Architecture designed “The Phoenix,” a sustainable and site-responsive home in Healdsburg, California, that transforms loss into an opportunity for innovative design. The residence reimagines the relationship between dwelling and terrain, featuring elongated volumes, a relocated pool, and an outdoor room, all carefully integrated with the landscape. With a focus on healthy materialism, green roofs, and solar panels, the project demonstrates how luxury can be combined with environmental responsibility, creating a resilient and landscape-focused living experience.
Architect Grant Kirkpatrick of KAA Design emphasizes the fundamental importance of beauty in architecture, arguing it is as essential to human existence as basic needs. He marries modern technology with traditional craftsmanship, ensuring every design reflects human intention. KAA Design prioritizes creating unique, sustainable homes tailored to each client’s story and environment, sourcing local materials and embracing imperfections. Kirkpatrick’s approach connects to a lineage of Southern California Modernist design and champions the human touch in an increasingly automated world.
Beyond a mere residence, The Park Santa Monica is a dynamic seven-story building, designed by Koning Eizenberg Architecture for The Witkoff Group, redefines luxury living by seamlessly blending beauty, wellness, and community. With 249 thoughtfully crafted apartments featuring top-tier amenities, from white oak flooring to solar panels, The Park Santa Monica sets itself apart.
Kerimov Architects’ Riverwave, a residential project in Texas, exemplifies the firm’s organic and fluid design philosophy, harmonizing with its riverside setting. Inspired by water and nature, the award-winning design features a dynamic, transparent façade, a sculptural roofline, and a central courtyard with existing pine trees, seamlessly blending the built environment with the natural world while prioritizing sustainability and a sense of open privacy.
Feldman Architecture designed Guzhai, a biophilic multigenerational home in Los Altos Hills, overcoming language barriers with drawings and models. The design emphasizes connection to nature, passive cooling, restrained materials, and adaptable spaces for family gatherings.
This Beverly Hills estate by Landry Design Group—named Best Architecture Single Residence at the 2024–2025 International Property Awards—blends modern architecture with the grandeur of a French château and the elegance of a five-star hotel. With interiors by Philip Nimmo, the home features breathtaking details from a soaring butterfly-inspired chandelier to expansive glass walls, lush gardens, and luxurious hospitality-driven spaces. The result is a masterpiece of design, where sophistication meets warmth in a residence that is both a showpiece and a sanctuary.
Tucked into the hills of Healdsburg, Fire Country Lookout is a striking off-grid retreat that marries sustainability with modern design. Conceived by Studio VARA and shaped by a family’s deep connection to land and legacy, the home follows the contours of its ridge-top site, blending resilience, environmental stewardship, and timeless warmth. From solar independence to fire-ready materials, every detail reflects a thoughtful response to nature—creating not just a retreat, but a multi-generational sanctuary built to endure.