A cozy fireplace or an ideal outdoor fire pit is a great addition to any home. They keep you warm, add to the atmosphere, and give you a place to get together with family and friends. However, it is very important to fuel your indoor fireplace or gas backyard fire pit properly to make sure it works well, stays safe, and lasts a long time. Knowing the right techniques and supplies can make all the difference, either you’re burning gas or wood.
Located in Campinas, Brazil, Authentic Apartment was designed by Bohrer Arquitetos for an apartment with an emphasis on architectural elements that maximize natural light and create a sense of openness in the living spaces. Featuring 155 sqm, this home employs a modern, open-concept layout for socializing, with three suites designed for comfort.
Dom Bielawa is a house located in Bielawa, Poland, designed by SAAN architekci. The project features a minimalist aesthetic that interacts with nature through large-format glazing. Inside, natural oak veneers, solid wood, stone, and concrete complement the landscape, while the smart home system ensures functionality. An inviting panoramic sofa defines the heart of the home, with a geometric cubicle promoting a clean, consistent geometry that blends utility and aesthetics.
Nestled in Berlin, Germany, the Wooden House by the Lake is a house designed by Transstruktura – Architektur Stadt Objekt in 2024. This compact property features a geometric form accented by a structured wooden facade, and generous windows that frame views of the lake and surrounding trees, connecting indoor spaces with nature and providing passive solar heating in winter and external shade in summer.
Raum Loft is an apartment in Soho, London, United Kingdom, designed by WILLIAM TOZER Associates. The ceilings and walls of this flat feature exposed brickwork, timber and steel structure, with the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area complementing two bedrooms and showers. Within the loft, the design includes sculptural kitchen units and furniture that blends lighting into existing features, extending the view of storied London through the windows.
Kyanos Villa is a contemporary house located in Mykonos, Greece. Designed in 2023 by Mykonos Architects, the villa boasts a minimalist aesthetic, seamlessly intertwining traditional Mykonian architecture with modern elements.
The Weston Residence features carefully composed horizontal forms of wood and glass in a house by Specht Novak in Weston, United States. Designed in 2014, the home harmonises with its landscape near the Saugatuck River, where plant-covered roofs and expansive windows provide seamless connections to the outdoors.
In the heart of Valencia, Spain, Estudio Calma revitalised a dated 70s house into a contemporary sanctuary for modern family living. The 180m² project, designed in 2024, reimagines the home through refined materiality, prioritising oak wood and an elemental palette that transmits comfort and warmth.
The elegant transformation emphasises a seamless connection between the hall, living room, and open-plan kitchen, fostering a welcoming environment for socialisation and relaxation.
