Storagemilano updated a historic chalet nestled in the stunning Austrian Alps in Kitzbühel, Austria. Completed in 2024, Villa Privata features a harmonious blend of old and new elements, seamlessly integrating characteristic architectural details with contemporary solutions.

In the Bangkok neighborhood Riab Mai, this home uses cantilever forms and landscaped terraces to achieve an airy, light-filled vibe. TOUCH Architect designed House SN to balance multiple needs: security, privacy, and connection to nature. The resulting design uses step-back terraces and tall solid walls to achieve a balance.

Inside, the sloping floors create angled coffer windows and unique intersects with playful internal voids. Skylights and drop-down ceilings gleam among the wood-paneled surfaces, adding visual interest to the double-height and cantilevered rooms.

Edificio 55, a historic building in Mérida, Mexico, has been transformed into a hotel by Central de Proyectos SCP. Designed in 2024, the property now subtly marries its historical architecture with contemporary elements. The building, previously a school and medical facility, has retained its original stone walls while incorporating local designed contemporary furniture and new artisanal flooring. This blend of styles creates a vibrant atmosphere and reinforces the hotel’s connection with Mérida’s architectural and cultural heritage.

Casa DRT is a chic apartment renovation designed by AC Design in Tavernola Bergamasca, Italy in 2024. Located in a historic residential complex on Lake Iseo, this family home combines contemporary aesthetics with functionality. It features natural, warm materials contrasted by bold elements, creating a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere.

Located in Vancouver, Canada, this house by Burgers Architecture embraces sustainable design without compromising aesthetic appeal. Designed to be both passive and cozy, the home features a layered, multi-level structure with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the west, maximizing natural light and connecting with the surrounding nature.

Laceback Terrace by LaRue Architects harmonizes with its sloping terrain in the United States. Predominantly single-story, the design features en suite bedrooms, an exercise room with terrace access, and a soothing dry sauna. The exterior combines rugged limestone, sleek metal panels, and warm Sapele wood siding for a cohesive look.

Casa EA, an apartment in Verona, Italy, was designed by Christian Tezza in 2024. The goal was to meet the owners’ contemporary needs while preserving existing furniture.

The layout features a large custom glass partition dividing the kitchen and living area, maintaining an open, visually cohesive space. Tezza creatively integrated reclaimed furniture pieces, providing elegant and functional focal points throughout the apartment, blending innovation and history seamlessly.

Casa Duna, designed by WHALE!, is a dunelike house set on a flat terrain in the town of Tunquén, Chile. Arranged around linear gardens, the house inverts its geometry, with windows and balconies sitting within the interior, leaving the exterior largely unadorned.