The Vincennes Duplex, designed by Atelier d’architecture Benjamin Godiniaux, is a restructured 45-square-meter apartment located in Vincennes, France. Completed in 2023, the project includes the creation of a dedicated workspace in a reclaimed attic.

The House With Two Ridges near Warsaw, designed by Z3Z Architekci, features an unusual shape dictated by the plot’s specific conditions and local development requirements. The architects solved a design challenge by incorporating two roof ridges to accommodate a home exceeding 200 square meters.

The interior showcases a cool loft aesthetic, balanced with warmed materials such as wood and brick, while the ceiling is left raw concrete to enhance the space. The house also offers views of protected, scenic ponds and a river valley.

House Steffens is a house located in Windhoek, Namibia, designed by Jaco Wasserfall Architects in 2021. This remarkable dwelling embodies modern architectural artistry that seamlessly melds with its natural surroundings. The eye-catching façade combines weathered metal and concrete, presenting a sophisticated exterior that hints at the elegant interior, which features open spaces and expansive windows that dissolve barriers between indoor and outdoor living.

The Suburban House, designed by Z3Z Architekci, is located in the suburbs of Warsaw, Poland. Completed in 2017, the property features two cuboidal volumes stacked on top of each other. The lower level is a white block, while the upper level has a wooden exterior.

The house incorporates unique elements such as curvilinear stairs connecting the basement to the upper floor. The design aims to create a comfortable living space amidst a heavily urbanized and varied architectural environment.

Atelier Ornelas has created a unique vacation home in Portugal that reflects both Scandinavian minimalism and innovative material use, cladding the exterior in Basalto stone. Tasked with creating a retreat by an investor, head architect André Ornelas Gonçalves chose a minimalist approach, with strategic wood-framed windows that foster a connection to the surroundings.

Low profile ceiling fans, sometimes referred to as flush-mount fans, are a great solution for spaces with low ceilings or areas where you want to maximize vertical clearance. These fans sit closer to the ceiling, providing efficient airflow while saving valuable headroom. In rooms where traditional ceiling fans might hang too low, low profile ceiling fans offer a sleek, stylish alternative that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of low profile ceiling fans, their design features, and how they can improve comfort in your home.

EnsO House in Mumbai, designed by S+PS Architects in 2023, incorporates a central spiral staircase, precast concrete panels, terrazzo inlay and vaulted ceilings. The house is wrapped around a double-height void featuring a bar counter, a raised seating area and a suspended cast glass bar overlooking a nearby park.

The upper-floor terrace contains a private pool, covered alfresco dining and a screening wall.

A stylish home office isn’t just about good looks; it’s about creating a space where functionality and design make a perfect pair.