The Magpie House, designed by DGN Studio in London, UK, underwent a transformation in 2022. The home’s owners, mid-century furniture collectors, tasked the studio with renovating and extending the ground floor. The project expanded to include refurbishing the upper floor, integrating vintage pieces from the clients’ collection. With a focus on spatial planning and natural light, the redesign ensures a cohesive flow and connection to the garden, utilising repurposed materials throughout.
MGK | Studio reimagines an early 20th-century apartment in Rome’s Testaccio neighborhood to cater to a new clientele. Maintaining the original layout, Marmorata Apartment features a central spine, restored, exposed-brick vaults, and a distribution filter, dividing the space into a living area and two separate suites. Unified color schemes, furniture, and art, including Davide Groppi lighting and Salvatori marble pieces, reflect a vintage and contemporary mix. A balance of past and present architecture and decor defines the restyled interior.
Montis Sastre Arquitectura has designed two social housing units in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Completed in 2024, the multi-family building focuses on reusing existing materials from the century-old construction on site.
The project retains the original façade and incorporates recovered elements like tiles and wooden beams, showcasing an honest construction process with minimal environmental impact.
Sunday Home is a 400-square-meter apartment in Turin, Italy, designed by zzstudio. The 2023 renovation emphasizes a less formal atmosphere, homogenizing the once chaotic and shabby interiors. This design approach aimed to make the large, previously unmanageable spaces more welcoming and functional.
The Youshan Meidi Villa in Beijing, designed by Zhang Ling Design Studio, offers a tranquil connection to its natural surroundings. Emphasizing light, space, and minimalism, the design integrates large windows and open-plan spaces to bring the outdoors in.
Enclosed by greenery, the villa features spaces for relaxation, contemplation, and entertainment, blending sophistication with warmth for a harmonious living experience.
The Terrazzo Apartment in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Studio Arthur Casas, features custom elements inspired by Carlo Scarpa. Created for a couple who are passionate about spacious and continuous spaces, the apartment prioritizes functionality and minimalist finishes.
Kelder Architects has renovated and extended Avonleigh Queenslander to centre around its double-height grand room. The project prioritises outdoor living, with sandstone and timber fretwork bringing material interest throughout the Queensland home.
Villa Bôrik in Žilina, Slovakia, is a three-story concrete house designed by PLURAL in 2021. The home respects its surroundings with a portion of its volume hidden underground. A distinct spiral staircase complements its cubic form, while the ground floor is open, utilizing natural light and versatile configurations.
