The Italian studio Hus has refurbished an apartment in Grado, Italy, using a chromatically driven design. In collaboration with the client, the design team renovated the residence in 2023. A movable wall and a uniquely patterned floor were used to create a flexible atmosphere, permitting individual customization.
Geometric compositions, primarily focusing on shades of blue and yellow, were emphasized throughout the spaces. This careful juxtaposition of colors and flexible room arrangements allowed for a dynamic and vibrant interior.
The Meadow Lane Retreat house by Wheeler Kearns Architects quietly enhances its Sitting on a wooded bluff, the Lake Michigan house aligns tightly to three heightened elements: its dramatic natural light, incredible expansive views and strategic material choices. Three structures with slatted-oak ceilings wrap around a serene pool terrace, offering a place for the retiree homeowners to breathe and reconnect.
Podere Civitella, designed by Hus in 2023, revitalizes a former stable in Talamone, Italy, blending historical Tuscan architecture with contemporary art elements. The renovation prioritizes preserving the building’s original two-aisle layout, integrating three bedrooms and bathrooms outlined by refined curved walls.
The single-family home, Casa 1.5-3 by Baquio Arquitectura, is situated in Santa Elena, Ecuador. Designed in 2024, the house harmoniously integrates with its surroundings, inspired by Juhani Pallasmaa’s ideas on dwelling. The facade’s compositional language showcases a mix of wood and concrete, offering a rich sensory experience.
Casa Teatro, an apartment in Rome designed by studio gamp!, combines iconic elements and design furniture to create an elegant and functional interior. The open-plan living area features large ribbon windows, iconic design pieces by Mario Botta and Le Corbusier, and a scenic bookshelf, serving as a divider.
The C6 house, designed by CTA – Creative Architects, is located in the Cẩm Mỹ District, Dong Nai, Vietnam. Crafted in 2024, this countryside residence prioritizes spaces for large family gatherings, with a 70-square-metre communal area for reunions and celebrations.
The design also integrates unique features like a half-inside, half-outside BBQ table and a sizable porch, emphasizing indoor-outdoor living.
The Two Lost Kids Apartment in Curitiba, Brazil, epitomizes the colorful and creative world of content creators Thalita and Gabriela Zukeram. Designed by Moca Arquitetura in 2023, the space serves as both a functional home and a playful set for the duo’s productions. Featuring vibrant colors, geometric shapes, and modern finishes, the apartment includes iconic design pieces like Togo armchairs and a custom Ello lamp.
South African studio SAOTA has completed the Noom Hotel Abidjan Plateau in Ivory Coast, featuring a layered facade as a contemporary extension of the city’s modernist heritage. The studio references local patterns and motifs within clean, rational forms at this skyscraping hotel, blending modernism with regional identity advancements in both design and architecture.
