Coronation Road in Singapore is defined by its Brutalism and Modern Art encounters. Designed by Aamer Architects, it was fully reimagined in 2022 from a semi-detached house to a two-and-a-half-story bungalow, adorned with a swimming pool, car lift, and basement. The sculptural concrete facade contrasts with dark granite cladding and an aluminium roofing structure, enhancing the seamless design integration along the striking avenue.
Set in Fasano, Italy, Masseria Sant Aniello is a Historic farmstead designed by Augustii Architects, seamlessly blending tradition and modernity. This 2000 m² property boasts a cross vaulted interior and sweeping views of the Mediterranean and the mountains, meticulously converted into a private family home. As the farmstead transformation continues, future amenities include guest lodgings, a spa, and a converted chicken coop swimming pool. This is a lookout with pure Italian style and sophistication.
Located in Pietrasanta, Italy, PTS B is a contemporary penthouse designed by A/B Studio in 2022. The project transformed an old workshop into a comfortable residence that cleverly combines space for family life with a home office. Designed to suit the owner’s requirements, the building is characterised by a minimal-industrial aesthetic, with bronzed details throughout and an array of custom-made furnishings.
Searl Lamaster Howe Architects designed an apartment for a couple on Chicago’s north side. Infused with character, the modern design interplays refined materials, textures, and colors, contrasting the home’s previous extensive moulding and distinct rooms. Interior details at the 2021 renovation reflect the low-rise building’s intimate scale. South-facing exposure led to a deep breadth of textures and color, while flush-set door coverings and narrow oak flooring infuse continuity throughout the accessible home.
This deep retrofit of a house on the North Norfolk coast was designed by Studio 163 in 2024. Reimagined from its history as a butcher shop, Blue House serves as a holiday getaway for a large family and their friends, featuring a combining of spaces and the use of materials that respond to the site’s history of flooding.
Located in San José del Cabo, Mexico, IMA House is a house designed by Ezequiel Farca Studio in 2020. This property ombines large concrete walls and patios, creating an atmosphere of serenity and fostering a strong connection with surrounding nature and the ocean, while encouraging natural light and cross ventilation.
Nestled in Seattle, Washington, the Ballard Passive House serves as a prime example showcasing forward-thinking design and eco-friendliness. Brought to fruition in the summer of 2019 by First Lamp Architects, this abode epitomizes the standards established by the Passive House Institute. Its architectural design marries state-of-the-art technology with painstaking construction techniques, resulting in a residence that is both energy-savvy and inviting.
Casa TH is a house designed by Dinamita Taller, located in Guadalajara, Mexico. The compact residence employs a double-height opening and landscaped basement to leverage natural light. The designers emphasized a harmonious material palette of frameworks, polished concrete and exposed walls, creating seamless visual connections between interiors and outdoors.