Discover the Locke at East Side Gallery, a transformative 176-room hotel designed by Grzywinski+Pons, nestled in Berlin’s historic Friedrichshain neighborhood. Adjacent to the iconic Berlin Wall, now a vibrant canvas for international art, this hotel embodies a unique fusion of industrial and green design.
Embracing Berlin’s spirit of unity and creativity, the hotel boasts inviting spaces including a café, bar, lounge, and co-working areas. Its architecture skillfully navigates the dichotomy between public and private realms, echoing the city’s dynamic energy and the peaceful River Spree.
Discover the Verena Apartment in Athens, Greece, a two-bedroom wonder reimagined by Point Supreme in 2021. This apartment transcends the usual confines of urban living, offering spatial qualities akin to a single-family home. Its heart is a unique glass-box kitchen, blossoming with plants like a winter garden, centrally situated for a panoramic embrace of the entire space. The living areas, masterfully connected yet distinct, showcase a variety of materials and color palettes, each area presenting its own atmosphere.
With its expansive corridors, interior gardens, and strategic storage solutions, the Verena Apartment elevates apartment living to an art form, harmoniously blending the indoors with the outdoors.
Discover the Randwick House, a stunning embodiment of Scandinavian design by Brcar Morony Architecture in Sydney, Australia. This 2017 project transformed a traditional residence with a first-floor addition featuring a master bedroom, ensuite, and robe. The striking plate steel stairway, bridging the new and old, highlights the seamless integration of modern aesthetics within this enchanting house.
Perfectly blending functionality and style, Randwick House stands as a testament to contemporary living in Sydney’s vibrant landscape.
La Roccia Apartment in Syracuse, Italy, designed by MDSAR Martino Di Silvestro, showcases a contemporary blend of history and modernity. Perched near the Latomie dei Cappuccini with sea views, this property features innovative design elements.
Handcrafted rock furniture and a unique wardrobe-bookcase, inspired by the historic Latomie of Syracuse, blend natural beauty with modern elegance. The color palette, reflecting lush vegetation and exotic plants of the Latomie, adds to the apartment’s distinct charm.
Planning to design a brand new bathroom or renovate an existing one? Since the bathroom is one of the most important areas of your home, it’s crucial to nail the design that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Discover the Luna apartment in Kyiv, Ukraine, a 2023 creation by Sence Architects, where tactile sensations meet visual delight. This unique apartment showcases a fusion of earthy textures and vibrant colors, echoing the charm of its Ukrainian setting.
Its interior, a symphony of clay-colored decorative plaster, hand-molded bas-reliefs, and natural wood, offers a serene retreat that captivates both the eyes and the touch. The design ingeniously blends smooth wood surfaces with rough walls, rooted in a color palette inspired by clay and sand, accented with Ukrainian-made furniture.
Luna is more than an apartment; it’s an immersive experience in harmony and contrast.
Experience the charm of East Austin at the Paperboy Restaurant, where a delightful culinary journey meets architectural brilliance. Designed by Chioco Design in 2020, this unique eatery transforms its modest food truck origins into an elegant brick-and-mortar haven.
Its distinctive terracotta breezeblock and olive-tree-lined rooftop deck merge seamlessly with the local Texas vibe. Inside, the harmony of terrazzo, white oak, and hemlock wood creates an inviting ambiance, while large windows offer captivating views, marrying urban chic with a touch of nature.
The West Stockbridge Residence in Massachusetts, USA, is a testament to modern, modular design by Robert Luntz of Resolution: 4 Architecture. Created in 2020 as a country retreat, this prefab house in the Berkshires reflects thoughtful planning for aging in place.
Its floor plan, a series of interconnected volumes, allows for privacy and connectivity, embracing the natural landscape with its courtyard deck and panoramic glazing. Inside, the home boasts an open kitchen and living space with stunning mountain views, a heated screened porch for extended outdoor living, and versatile guest suites. Each space, from the mudroom lined with white oak to the master suite with its expansive windows, showcases a harmonious blend of comfort and contemporary aesthetics.
