Space&Matter created the wij_land housing in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 2023. This self-build collective focuses on sustainable, community-oriented living. The design includes 26 varied homes and five communal spaces, promoting sharing, diversity, and sustainability.
The Modulor Apartment exudes contemporary design with a beautiful aesthetic and human-focused architectural elements. Designed by Vanda, the apartment is from a significant refurbishment project of more than 70 updated residences in Milan’s Porta Ticinese neighborhood.
This living space features modern aesthetics, seamlessly integrating chic interiors with a historical structure, and effortlessly aligns with Le Corbusier’s Modulor design philosophy.
Located in Naples, Italy, Casa D+M offers a new perspective on modern life within a cozy footprint of just 90 square meters. Crafted by Maurizio Vesce Architettura in 2023, this residence enchants with its meticulous combination of beauty and practicality.
BAAO combined deep colors, textured shapes, and marble accents to create a dramatic interior for this Boerum Hill townhouse. Designed to accommodate entertaining, the spaces include a curved sofa in the parlor and a marble-topped kitchen island. Unique touches like a gold painted relief and smoked glass sconces add character throughout the home. The primary suite features soft lavender gray plaster and stained oak elements, while outdoor areas are finished in travertine checkerboard.
Previously designed in 1960s, the Dale St House is a family home located in Melbourne, Australia. Designed by Chan Architecture in 2024, the house balances mid-century heritage and modern touches with an updated material palette of natural marble, solid timber, and subtly textured stone tiles, made to blend expertly with the existing bluestone walls. The interior features a well-lit double-height space and a central kitchen with a striking 5.6-meter calacatta marble island.
Located in Palmela, Portugal, a monolithic house designed by architecture studio cimbre sits on the site of a ruined structure in Serra do Louro. The house features an abstract formal design and tangible materiality, creating a contemporary yet traditional feel. Tall boundary walls made from stones from the original building, extensive glazing, and contrasting birch wood and concrete interiors protect the house while allowing natural light inside. Intricate materials ensure durability and minimal maintenance.
Taller Estilo Arquitectura designed Casa Yucatan Jay, a vacation home in Mérida, Mexico, with a restored Art Deco facade. Planned around a central garden and pool, the home features both pre-existing and new structures, creating functional and aesthetically comfortable spaces. The design balances public and private areas, with interiors prioritizing efficient layout, lighting, and ventilation. Notable features include a preserved mamey tree and a seamless glass element to honor nature.
Nestled in the centre of Modena, Italy, Casa BC shines as a milestone of avant-garde architecture, crafted by eb studio in the year 2023. This groundbreaking residence rises from the vestiges of a former structure, showcasing a remarkable architectural metamorphosis. Its design comprises two distinctly composed levels: a horizontal formation that encompasses the ground level and first floor, paired with a vertical double-height segment that serves as the heart of the space, enriching the interplay of light and life force.