Issue No. 12 Feature • On a dramatic stretch of northern Californian coastline, two modest structures perch very near a cliff’s edge, claiming ownership of expansive views across the Pacific Ocean. As a collaboration between architects Judith Sheine and Norman Millar, Ramirez Residence presents a contemporary coastal retreat caught between land, sea and sky, celebratory of the landscape and sympathetic to its context. Head to the link in bio to read The Sea Ranch Retreat – Ramirez Residence by N

Habitats: Coast Feature • Video Feature • There was a mix of materials incorporated for Te Arai Beach House by @fearonhay and @sonjahawkins, including concrete as a contrast to the timber. The goal was to avoid a slick, urban feel, opting instead for concrete that evokes a sense of time. Watch the full video on The Local Project or read Te Arai Beach House by Fearon Hay and Sonja Hawkins Design on The Local Project or in our book trio, Habitats. Photography by @samuel_hartnett. Architecture by F

Video Feature • Visitors to The Glass House meet more than a building: they step into an idea. Created as a space for reflection, it still sparks fresh conversations about what modern architecture can be. Its legacy isn’t just in steel and glass, but in the way it keeps reshaping how people think about design, long after one leaves the property. Head to the link in bio to watch the full video on The Local Project. Photography by @tfadtomferguson. Architecture by Philip Johnson. Filmed and edited

Video Feature • @nea.studio incorporates coloured skylights into Cocoon House to reflect changes in the environment. As sunlight enters the home during the day, light rays ranging from yellow to red are cast across the interiors. Head to the link in bio to watch the full video on The Local Project. Photography by @caylonlawrence. Architecture, interior design and landscape design by Nea Studio. Build by @licciardi_builders. Electrical engineering by Avioworks. Structural engineering by @laufsed.

Video Feature • Through a trio of strategic design approaches, @anacapa_architecture brings clarity to the idea of building with nature. Natural materials, framed views and climatic sensitivity define their work. The result is a calm and grounded home, alive to its surroundings. Head to the link in bio to watch the full video on The Local Project. Filmed and edited by @ocohomes. Production by @thelocalproduction_. | The Local Project

Video Feature • Navigating the common challenges of a Paddington terrace – narrow boundaries, limited daylight and segmented planning – @mckarchitects introduced key gestures to reframe the spatial experience of Equanimity. A glazed roof brings a wash of south-facing light into the heart of the home, while a simple white wall acts as a reflector, dispersing light evenly throughout. Head to the link in bio to watch the full video on The Local Project. Photography by @prueruscoe. Architecture by M

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Issue No. 16 Feature • Video Feature • Named after the bay the house is perched upon, Boatshed Bay is built around a series of self-contained volumes and is designed to embrace seaward vistas. Working alongside project lead Richard Andrews and builder Kevin Glamuzina, @pattersonassociates and the team were able to conceive a robust home intrinsically linked to its location. Watch the full video on The Local Project or read Boatshed Bay by Patterson Associates in the latest Issue No. 16 print pub