Son Llaneres is a modern holiday home in Mallorca designed by Jaime Salvá in 2023. Its standout feature is the use of local Santanyí stone, stacked in irregular shapes to create warm, textured walls that define both the exterior and interior. These walls reflect traditional Mediterranean craftsmansh

Tucked away in the Armentarola region of South Tyrol, House Conturines by Perathoner Architects is a striking update to the traditional mountain home. Replacing a 1970s structure, the new 385 m² residence reinterprets local building traditions through a modern lens, combining natural materials, shar

Biosphere is a 34 m² treetop cabin designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) for the Treehotel in Harads, Sweden. Suspended among the pines and wrapped in 350 wooden birdhouses, the structure aims to support declining bird populations while offering a unique guest experience.Built in collaboration with

This home in Sotogrande, Spain, by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos is a geometric marvel that floats above the landscape. Defined by a bold cantilevered roof and a minimal, flat structure, the design strips everything down to pure essentials—light, shade, and space.A defining move is the rooftop water pl

Designed by Garton Group Architecture, the Indo Avellanas House in Costa Rica is a thoughtful response to its lush, tropical surroundings. The project features six villas—crafted from locally sourced teak and supported by lightweight steel frames—each immersed in dense greenery just steps from the P

This summer villa in Corfu merges the rugged charm of hand-shaped local stone with crisp architectural precision. The stone veneer anchors the house visually and structurally, lending a timeless, almost fortress-like presence.Yet this weight is cleverly offset by the extensive use of glass, most not

House São Pedro in Porto Feliz, Brazil, stands out for its clean geometry and clever use of the site’s slope. FGMF stacked two distinct volumes: a glassy, open-plan base for social areas and a wooden-clad upper block with the bedrooms. This layout isn’t just formal, it works. The cantilever above sh

Casa RWO by Gonzalo Rufin Arquitectos is a steel-and-wood cabin built along a ridge in Pupuya, Chile. Its long, horizontal form sits on exposed timber ribs that double as structure and shading. The design uses a raised walkway to connect private and shared spaces, each with separate access.The plan

Tucked deep into the Czech countryside, this 68 m² cabin atelier by Jan Tyrpekl redefines sustainable architecture through reuse and simplicity. Constructed almost entirely from recycled materials—larch decking, spruce cladding, borrowed windows and light fixtures—the cabin reflects a deeply persona

Set into the slopes of California’s Sonoma Hills, the Sonoma Ridge House by Holder Parlette redefines indoor-outdoor living through a bold architectural response to topography and climate. The design carefully navigates the terrain, allowing the house to step gently down the ridge, preserving mature

Get ready to geek out—San Diego Comic-Con 2025 returns to the San Diego Convention Center from Thursday, July 24, through Sunday, July 27. This massive pop-culture celebration draws fans from around the world for panels, celebrity appearances, exclusive merch, cosplay, and major announcements from t

Perched gently atop timber stilts in the Austrian countryside, the Zen House by Jan Tyrpekl is a minimalist retreat that feels both weightless and deeply grounded in nature. Elevated four meters above the orchard floor, the 30 m² glass micro-home was designed for reflection, calm, and connection wit

Located in Portugal, M House by Silverline Architects is a striking example of contemporary residential architecture that balances concrete strength with a strong connection to its surroundings. The home features a bold, floating concrete upper volume that shades the open-plan living space below, wh

With summer in full swing and a high 70s in the forecast for this weekend, there is no better time to be outside, especially with the return of marquee events like the Over The Line World Championships, Beethoven by the Bay and the University of San Diego Wine Classic. Outdoor activities also includ

Casa Olivos by Gonzalo Bardach Arquitectura, located on a golf course slope in Pilar, Argentina, offers a stunning architectural response to its natural setting. The most striking feature is its curved concrete roof, seamlessly merging into a green terrace, blurring the boundary between architecture

Over 18 years of eating through the city as a food writer—a profession that feels like it needs an “ahem” attached to it—I’ve kept a list of the dishes and drinks and places that floored me. The ones I yammer on about to strangers, or share with people I love who don’t owe me money. For Comic-Con, I

Over 18 years of eating through the city as a food writer—a profession that feels like it needs an “ahem” attached to it—I’ve kept a list of the dishes and drinks and places that floored me. The ones I yammer on about to strangers, or share with people I love who don’t owe me money. For Comic-Con, I

Over 17 years of eating through the city, I’ve kept a list of the dishes and drinks and places that floored me—the ones I yammer on about to strangers. For Comic-Con, I thought I’d share nearly 50 of my favorites within striking distance of the comic core: Gaslamp, Barrio Logan, Little Italy, Missio

As I boarded the orange line trolley on a Monday, my eyes snapped to the empty seat next to the conductor’s cabin. The usual occupant wasn’t there. For six months, he had been a fixture in the first car, his presence as reliable as the trolley’s 6:26 a.m. departure. Then, he vanished.The quiet rhyth

“Our ties are so strong to the land because of who we are as Native people,” says Ruth-Ann Thorn, a self-proclaimed “original local” from Vista and a tribal member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians. “Sooner or later, the ancestors call you back to start doing your role within this long legacy of