The Aurora Apartament by Pascali Semerdjian Architects, located in São Paulo, Brazil, is an apartment redesigned in 2024. The architect relied on the clients’ specifications as he created the internal layout. Key details include the varied selection of local materials and distinctive aesthetics, including wooden and brass elements.

As an architect who loves sustainable design, I’ve always liked how warm and unique timber makes a building’s exterior look. Wood has a special way of changing a plain façade into something that seems alive. Today, I’m keen to share what I know about exterior timber cladding – a flexible and beautiful option that more and more modern architects are choosing.

Studio Zout Ontwerphuis has designed a contemporary and welcoming interior for Villa Rosmalen in the Netherlands, incorporating innovative materials from Ideal Work. This home features the classic exterior of a countryside cottage, but the interior radiates a modern, industrial vibe. Incorporating Microtopping and Purometallo products, Studio Zout Ontwerphuis ensured the interiors reflect a minimalistic aesthetic, balancing neutral tones with sleek metals.

Sena House is positioned on a corner lot in Nordelta, Buenos Aires, Argentina, boasting privileged river views. Designed by Remyarchitects in 2024, the home features three dynamic levels. Travertine cladding unifies the space, creating a cohesive experience. A double-height living room serves as the organising nucleus, with social areas extending in two directions. The upper levels house bedrooms and multipurpose areas, offering panoramic views and ensuring privacy for each family member.

Casa Romagnolo is a house in Acquarossa, Switzerland, updated by Wespi de Meuron Romeo in 2024. The historic building was largely in good original condition, but the design reinforced its quality with targeted corrections. Key elements updated included the access and entrance situation and the north-facing extension for the bathrooms. The architect aimed to support and enhance the original architecture through thoughtful modifications.

Shadowbox is a mountain house in Whitefish, United States, designed by The Ranch Mine and completed in 2024. The structure, clad in black metal siding, reflects nearby Rocky Mountains and pine tree bark. Inside, a wood-clad recessed entry leads to the great room with 25-foot ceilings, surrounded by windows for natural light. The design incorporates fire-resistant features to withstand the Wildfire-Urban Interface environment.

You are about to discover how to bring the luxurious and serene atmosphere of a villa into your home. Whether it is through architectural touches or decor enhancements, you will be able to create your personal oasis and a luxury escape you truly love. Here are five ways to transform your home into a villa-inspired retreat.

Casa PM is a single-family house in Maldonado, Uruguay created by VDV ARQ in 2022. This modern dwelling sits just five kilometers from the ocean and merges beautifully with its semi-rural surroundings. The design innovation underscores an abiding sense of nature’s beauty, as well as the necessity for serenity and purposeful living space.