Situated on a narrow, sloping site in Okinawa, Japan, the Pyramid hut by IGArchitects Masato Igarashi was planned for a couple. Designed in 2024, the house resembles a pyramid, inspired by Okinawan tombs and incorporating elements like concrete and wooden structures. Set among apartments and a cemetery, the house maintains privacy and dignity with its pyramid shape, reflecting Okinawa’s climate and cultural influences.
Hahe’s Extension renovated a traditional dwelling in Verviers, Belgium, achieving a masterful blend of modern and traditional elements. Designer Crahayjamaigne Architectes restructured the interior spaces to enhance functionality and aesthetic appeal, creating harmonious circulation and improved thermal and acoustic comfort.
MÈTI Architettura renovated a penthouse in northern Rome, Italy, designed by Carlo Fegiz in the 1960s. The project preserved the rationalist architecture’s original materials, including brick, wood, metal, and glass, while accommodating the owners’ modern needs.
Architecture studio CHROFI has revamped a property in Collaroy, Australia, balancing ocean views with garden vistas. Designed in 2021, Long Reef House was transformed with a neutral color palette, emphasising subtle level transitions and rich detailing. The redesign focused on connecting the home to its surroundings, incorporating expansive glazing and exterior balconies. Despite maintaining the original floor space, the house was reimagined to suit a modern family’s needs, aligning with its coastal context.
Elmo Studios has completed the interior for the Furniture.com headquarters in New York City. Featuring several custom furnishings, the project aims to balance the warmth of residential design with the functionality of a tech office. The design incorporates elements like oversized table lamps, aluminum-framed glass partitions, and original artworks.
Boundaries Blur in a Home of Freedom and Flexibility, an apartment in Guangzhou, China, showcases a design by One Fine Day Studio & Partners completed in 2024. An elegant interplay between stone and teak is achieved while fostering an atmosphere of “comfortable longevity.” With an emphasis on natural, functional comfort, the space fosters tranquility, minimalism, and harmony with nature, enriched by cozy corners for every member of the household.
Dimora a Porta Romana is an apartment in a historic building in Milan’s Porta Romana district renovated by BOATTOMARTINOstudio. Completed in 2024, the project melds contemporary design with timeless elegance, resulting in a space that celebrates both modern architecture and the building’s historical charm.
Boasting a palette of warm colors and bespoke furnishings, the apartment’s design incorporates original elements like cement tiles and integrates new aspects like steel beams, creating continuity and harmony throughout.
The refurbishment and extension by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos in Lisbon, Portugal, transformed a 1960s-era property into a contemporary home while respecting its original charm. Special attention was given to the backyard with a sleek swimming pool, large French pocket windows, and the interior layout prioritizing social interaction. Noble materials enhance the sense of quality and timelessness. The design integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, offering a perfect balance of comfort, style, and practicality.
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