Local studio Punto Zero incorporated areas of contrasting colors and materials throughout this apartment renovation in Rome, Italy. Designed in 2024, the project involved opening up the 1960s unit to create a more fluid and versatile space for its owners, a couple of art collectors.
IDIN Architects, founded in 2004 by Khamron Sutthi, utilized their expertise in architecture, interior, and landscape design to create ARQ10, a compact urban multi-unit housing in Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand. Designed in 2022, the building features green spaces and swimming pools, catering to modern families by expanding vertically, ensuring natural light and cross-ventilation permeate the interior.
The CMC House in Xangri-lá, Brazil, designed by KS arquitetos, combines concrete and wood for a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Crafted in 2021, this coastal residence emphasizes natural light, accentuated by expansive openings that link social zones to the pool. The dynamic geometry and careful material choice create a warm, inviting environment, celebrating contemporary architecture while fostering a deep connection with its surroundings along the scenic Rio Grande do Sul coastline.
Studio mk27 has designed a house in Guarujá, Brazil, suspended on stilts to preserve the surrounding tropical forest. Completed in 2023, Canopy House features sliding glass panels and an elevated platform overlooking the canopies. The interior design celebrates Brazilian culture, incorporating contemporary design, traditional craftsmanship, and original artwork.
The Gardener’s House by Splinter Society in Brunswick East, Australia, is designed to harmonize with an ornamental garden. This house features a red-toned period structure blending old and new elements. The modern addition faces a neighboring home, allowing light to filter through.
The hum of suburbia echoes through the lush Kalutara landscape surrounding Kumudu Villa. A project by Kith Studio, this 2024 family house in Sri Lanka redefines modernity through a profoundly philosophical approach to form, material and context. The dwelling embraces Brutalist architecture ideals, mixing exposed brick and concrete volume for a raw yet warm aesthetic.
The Soul Garden house in Hyderabad, India was completed by Spacefiction Studio in 2019 and includes a central garden. With an introverted layout and operable louvers, the structure accommodates a large requirement on a small plot. A double-height court with laser-cut perforations ensures privacy, while balconies overlook the central garden, filtering light to create a tranquil atmosphere. The design features exposed concrete, handmade cement tiles, and a tropical garden with a fountain.
The Alberto Alcocer apartment in Madrid, designed by De la Villa Studio, features a minimalist and timeless character. Crafted in 2024, this interior design seamlessly blends natural oak wood and travertine stone into a cohesive aesthetic. The layout abandons corridors for fluid transitions, with elements like sliding doors hidden in architectural recesses.
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