House of Bluff is an efficient house transformation in Beijing that is surrounded by lightweight trees. China-based practice Chaoffice partnered with skilled local labourers to restore the house, removing decrepit elements but preserving the traditional main structure.

The design studio Space is Around Us has reimagined a compact apartment in Pangrati, Athens. Designed in 2024, the Kyano apartment now boasts a flexible, open layout, contrasting its original 1960s setup. The space now maximizes functionality, using blue as a unifying theme, inspired by its name, which means “blue” in Greek.

Interior design firm Studio. D has renovated an apartment in Genoa, Italy, featuring a classic Genoese layout. Apartment S. Anna retains the historic building’s early 1900s architecture with stone perimeter walls and wooden floors. The project includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen with a central island, and a dining area with a custom square table.

Gallery House by Ben Hudson Architects in Queenstown, New Zealand, combines mid-century modern design with art-filled interiors. Completed in 2023, the home features layered spaces that incorporate timber, polished concrete, and a neutral color palette.

The house’s design emphasizes energy efficiency with passive house principles, offering a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Mars House, designed by Studio Lau, stands in Canada as an angular residence. Its split-level layout prioritizes space efficiency, with formal living and dining rooms omitted for optimal utility. Natural light fills the home through expansive windows and skylights, complemented by large sliding doors that create a seamless flow between indoors and out.

The interior aesthetic combines modern lines with warm wood accents, fostering an inviting atmosphere. The exterior, featuring black metal and warm wood siding, reflects the thoughtful blend of spaces inside.

Lithuanian architecture studio INBLUM has renovated a house in the Žvėrynas district of Vilnius using traditional wooden construction methods to blend the property with its natural surroundings. Designed in 2024, A House in Žvėrynas integrates CLT (cross-laminated timber) technology, precise craftsmanship and sustainable practices to preserve the traditional aesthetic while adapting to modern needs.

The McAdam residence aka Alpine Home 1 in Queenstown, New Zealand, designed by Ben Hudson Architects in 2022, features intersecting gables on a sloping site. The minimalist interior includes bespoke timber joinery, offering a ski lodge-like ambiance with sunlit spaces and a dark-tiled bathroom.

Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Massaro House sits on a private island in Mahopac, United States. Realised by Tom Heinz in 2008, the 5,000-square-foot home features a cantilever stretching 75 feet (23 meters) in two directions.

The interior boasts 27 skylights, six fireplaces, and African mahogany details, maintaining Wright’s midcentury design aesthetic throughout. With 15-foot (4.6-meter) ceiling heights, the Massaro House complements the existing Chahroudi cottage built by the architect in 1951.