Samon Villa: Innovative House Design by NaP Studio

FeaturedModern, sunlit interior with geometric architecture, built-in shelving, and a person on the balcony.

NaP Studio‘s Samon Villa in Iran’s Mazandaran Province is a stunning example of contemporary architectural design. Situated in the picturesque region, this 2023-designed house masterfully blends modern elements with the area’s natural beauty. The property’s sleek, minimalist aesthetic and thoughtful integration with the surrounding landscape make it a captivating residential project that showcases the designer’s expertise in creating harmonious living spaces.

Zosia’s House: A Modern Take on Single-Family Living in Gdańsk

A modern kitchen with a yellow storage unit, wood-paneled ceiling, and open layout.

Designed by the architects of IFA Group, Zosia’s House in Gdańsk, Poland offers a compelling fusion of modern design and functional living. This single-family residence, completed in 2022, showcases a thoughtful approach to spatial organization and material selection, creating a harmonious and comfortable living environment. The project’s focus on natural hues, minimalist aesthetics, and strategic window placement highlights the architects’ commitment to balancing energy efficiency and visual appeal.

Joy Group Office: Revitalizing Shanghai’s Corporate Workspace

Cozy office with vibrant red sofas, creative lighting fixtures, and minimalist design.

The Joy Group, a leading global beauty company, has unveiled its newly upgraded headquarters in Shanghai, China, designed by the renowned architecture firm LZA. This cutting-edge office space, completed in 2023, epitomizes the brand’s commitment to creating a healthy, safe, and environmentally-friendly workplace for its employees.

Strategically located in the Huangpu District, the project seamlessly integrates modern design with sustainable principles, setting a new benchmark for office design in the beauty industry.

Torquay House: Serene Coastal Retreat in Australia

Contemporary wooden patio with glass walls, integrated outdoor area, and landscaped yard.

The Torquay House, designed by the architectural firm Buckandsimple, is a captivating Australian holiday home that caters to a range of guests, from singles to groups of 20. Situated in the coastal town of Torquay, this property was conceived in 2019 with a focus on the surfing lifestyle and outdoor activities.

The design prioritizes a centralized social hub, with an inwardly focused private oasis created through careful control of the building’s aspect and outlook. The project’s thoughtful material palette, featuring black weatherboards, earthly-toned tiles, and natural timber details, sets the stage for the surf-inspired lifestyle.

The Hive: Exploring Nicole Blair’s Sustainable Guest House

Cozy modern living room with vaulted ceiling, sleek furniture, and natural views.

This stunning 550-square-foot guest house, The Hive, designed by Nicole Blair in Austin, Texas, showcases innovative spatial solutions within a compact footprint. Carefully tailored to the owner’s needs, this one-bedroom dwelling maximizes its limited 320-square-foot footprint through strategic three-dimensional design, evoking the shape of a beehive.

By closely examining the occupants’ movements and needs, the Hive’s interior spaces are shaped to feel both intimate and grand, blending Dutch and Japanese design influences to create a highly efficient and functional home.

High Tech Company: Designing a Modern, Collaborative Office Space

Bright, modern office space with tropical-inspired murals, wooden beams, and vibrant furniture.

One of the most complex challenges in this office design project by Mexican architect Juan Carlos Baumgartner in Mexico City was to create a highly functional, collaborative, and technology-driven workspace that prioritizes human connection and wellbeing. Designed in 2021, the innovative high tech company office features flexible, modular workstations, versatile meeting areas, and playful spaces that encourage employees to gather, interact, and thrive in a dynamic, nature-inspired environment.

House 1627: A Farmhouse Reborn – Honoring Tradition in Spain

Open, modern kitchen with concrete countertops, wood-beamed ceiling, and large windows.

This new house in Pals, Spain, designed by Harquitectes in 2023, rises from the ruins of an old farmhouse, reinterpreting the values of vernacular architecture with a contemporary approach. The project aims to integrate seamlessly into the exceptional landscape of Baix Empordà, a continuum of agricultural spaces with the constant presence of ancestral farmhouses. The morphology of the original structure informs the structural typology and spatial organization of the new house, which features a grid of successive rooms configured by load-bearing walls, thick Cyclopean concrete, and structural vaults. The new roof, with its two sloping tiles, recovers the original height and volume of the building, while the existing stone facades are consolidated and enhanced with new openings.