House of Kura-do: Timeless Traditional Elements Revitalize Tokyo Apartment

Warm, modern living room with wooden paneled walls, teal sectional, and open kitchen.

Renovated in 2025 by Tsutsumi And Associates, the House of Kura-do integrates unique antique elements throughout this apartment located in Tokyo, Japan. The designers reconfigured the original layout, transforming the cramped space into an inviting home with two bedrooms and a Japanese-style room that can function as a guest room if needed. Characterized by textures and finishes derived from nature, the design exudes timeless elegance that resonates with both architecture and the client’s personal heritage.

Brick House by LSA – Lattes Salinas Arquitectos

Modern brick building with large windows surrounded by lush greenery and landscaping.

Set within Buenos Aires, Argentina, LSA – Lattes Salinas Arquitectos designed Casa Brick in 2023. This residence displays a distinctive combination of sleek lines and conventional brick cladding that departs from typical residential norms.

A welcoming green courtyard frames the entry while effectively delineating the pedestrian and parking zones and hinting at the natural sanctuary that lies within.

House in Olomouc Emphasizes Views with Striking Corner Windows and Atrium

FeaturedModern white home with wooden accents, landscaped garden, and paved driveway.

House in Olomouc, designed in 2023 by JVArchitekt, is located in Olomouc, Czechia. The house responds to its surrounding, views and the orientation of the plot. Characterised by an expressive design combining corner windows, a central living area, and elements including light plaster and structure-detailed wood, the residential real estate maximises sunshine and visuals.

Brick Lattice House by Srijit Srinivas Architects

Striking contemporary building with geometric facade and landscaped grounds.

Srijit Srinivas Architects designed the Brick Lattice House as a sculptural cuboid in Thiruvananthapuram, India. Built in 2022, the 222 square-metre (2,390 square feet) home features a perforated lattice façade to allow for privacy and air circulation in the crowded urban locale. Defined by a minimalist approach, bespoke furnishings run throughout the house, helping to create a cohesive design in the tight but functional dwelling.

Pine Heath by Studio Hagen Hall

Warm, minimalist living room with wood paneling, built-in sofa, and mid-century furniture.

Set within a leafy enclave of the Hampstead Conservation Area in North London, a modernist townhouse now stands confidently refurbished for a young couple and their daughter, expertly designed by emerging architecture and interiors practice, Studio Hagen Hall. Originally built in the late 1960s, the home retains many original features and elements of modernist design that have been revitalized into a warm, broken plan, polished living space.

Akashi Bali by Alexis Dornier

FeaturedSpacious open-plan lobby with modern wooden architecture, lush greenery, and comfortable seating.

In the serene countryside of Pererenan, Indonesia, Alexis Dornier has designed the six-bedroom Akashi Residence. The house is defined by its bold central void, housing a sculptural slide that reimagines typical residential boundaries. The home is a celebration of complexity and creativity, of open space and playful interactivity that embraces a strong connection to nature, echoing the beauty, energy, and freedom of the tropical lifestyle.

FF Apartment Combines Two Residences into Unified Space

FeaturedModern living space with wooden geometric shelving, plush seating, and eclectic lighting.

The FF Apartment, designed by Zalc Arquitetura, blends a striking industrial style with warm elements in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Combining two 50 m² apartments into a 100 m² space, the design utilizes materials like handmade hydraulic tiles and charred wood to create a cozy atmosphere amidst the predominance of sober tones, such as black and exposed concrete.

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