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Villa M by Pierattelli Architetture Modernizes 1950s Florence Estate

Elegant modern living room with unique lighting, patterned furnishings, and artistic decor.

Florence, Italy’s Villa M was renovated by Pierattelli Architetture in 2024. The single-family house features three floors and boasts typically Tuscan characteristics. Insights spotlight its architectural precision and exposure to well-balanced southern light.

The home comprises a dining room, library, four main bedrooms, and a kitchen accented with a prominent marble counter. Outside, a 20-meter pool and reclaimed pool house, alongside a golf practice area, present a serene setting, all enhancing its captivating allure.

Apartment in Kamakura by Roovice

Mid-century modern living room with concrete walls, wood furniture, and abstract rug.

Designed in 2023 by Roovice, Apartment in Kamakura is nestled in Japan’s mountainous region. This residential space underwent a modern transformation, integrating its natural surroundings and featuring exposed structures. The design incorporates a green color scheme in the kitchen and lauan wood details, balancing concrete with warm wooden elements.

3-Juxta House By Kee Yen Grants Special Relationship with the Outdoors

3-Juxta House By Kee Yen Grants Special Relationship with the Outdoors

Kee Yen Architect designed the 3-Juxta House in Malaysia, creating a refined two-level structure for a multi-generational family. Eschewing extravagance, the volumes are interconnected, accommodating diverse needs in tropical climate conditions. The focal point is a central courtyard and pool, enhancing the passive design strategy to ensure natural ventilation.

The Roost by OPAL Architecture Blends with Natural Landscape

FeaturedA modern, minimalist two-story home with large windows and a natural landscape backdrop.

The Roost by OPAL Architecture sits on a wooded slope in Maine, designed as a year-round retreat for a large family. Completed in 2022, the home maximizes a limited footprint with a two-story porch, including a sheltered entry and expansive living spaces. Inside, native ash wood paneling complements energy-efficient features, adhering to Passive House principles.

Sandbox Nestled by Cape Cod Sand Dunes

FeaturedA modern, gray-clad house with clean lines, large windows, and surrounded by lush greenery.

OPAL Architecture has nestled a modest home known as Sandbox into Cape Cod’s sand dunes, lined with brightly toned bedrooms, a deck and a neat living room. A “typical gable form” was rotated and extended to provide a series of spaces which are “less private”, such as a garage, located in the middle of the L-shaped home. As the spaces inside become more intimate, rooms were organised with larger and smaller windows set in darkened frames.

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