Embark on a journey through Casa Mquadro, where traditional Salento architecture meets innovative design. In Casarano, Italy, a town celebrated for its cultural heritage, Velz: Architetti has transformed a classic home into a beacon of contemporary living.
This 2023 redesign breathes new life into classic spaces, integrating an open-plan living area with natural light enhancements and local materials. Delve into an abode where bold colors, reflective surfaces, and strategic use of space redefine modern elegance in a historic setting.
In the heart of Cuneo, Italy, where the past breathes through the cobblestone streets and baroque architecture, the historical Palazzo Rubatti di Torricella unveils its latest transformation. Barbara Vucusa, renowned for blending historical reverence with modern comfort, has reinvented an apartment within this 17th-century palace. Aptly named Erika, this redesign in 2021 invites residents to step back in time while enjoying contemporary luxuries.
Through thoughtful restoration, the apartment’s noble floor reveals its original grandeur, from rediscovered 18th-century frescoes to custom-designed furniture that bridges the essence of aristocracy with the ease of modern living.
Discover the transformative elegance of 80 8th Office, where history meets modernity in the heart of New York’s Chelsea district. Re: Design Architects masterfully preserved the legacy of the 1920s, once graced by Governor Al Smith, blending it with contemporary comforts.
The enduring Art Deco elements shine against the backdrop of the restored wood paneling, now the highlight of the main conference room. Modern updates like a sleek new kitchen and chic breakout areas elevate the workspace, while the iconic stone archway entrance now frames a cozy seating nook.
Step inside this historic yet modern office where past and present form a seamless tapestry of design excellence.
Immerse yourself in the vivid dreamscape of TAKO, the latest sushi restaurant and cocktail bar sensation in Rome’s edgy Ostiense district. Designed by the visionary Daniela Colli in 2023, TAKO is a tapestry of fantastical elements inspired by “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” where luck and creativity are as rich as the flavors served.
With an underground vibe, this area of Rome, once industrial, now buzzes with the energy of students and international tourists alike, all drawn to its unique culinary scene. TAKO stands out in this canvas of urban art and graffiti, offering a kaleidoscope of colors, flavors, and emotions that etch an indelible mark on the hearts of its guests.
Step into a space where magenta arches, sky blues, and reflective surfaces create a harmoniously provocative experience—a poetic rebellion rooted in Rome’s subterranean heartbeat.
In the serene outskirts of Vienna, Haus Max emerges as a haven for creativity and family life. Designed by Caramel Architekten in 2023, this house-turned-retreat fuses contemporary timber construction with sustainable elements, including integrated PV panels and a heat pump for near self-sufficiency.
It showcases a unique stacking of living spaces, with an expansive artist’s studio at its core, and connects its inhabitants to nature through terraces that invite the surrounding greenery in. It’s a masterful reinterpretation of the traditional gable-roofed houses of the area, presenting a discreet street presence that unfolds into a bold, open embrace of the landscape.
Embark on a journey to Casa Soleto, where Studio Andrew Trotter and Marcelo Martínez have masterfully restored a historic mansion nestled in the village life of Salento, Puglia.
This noble residence, dating back to the 17th century, marries the allure of ancient architecture with modern-day comforts. The property invites you to immerse in an authentic Italian experience, showcasing preserved historic elements like original flooring and three-century-old doors. Casa Soleto stands as a testament to luxurious, yet genuine village living, promising a tranquil sanctuary steeped in history.
Ligar Bay Bach, a masterful creation by Young Architects, emerges from the verdant New Zealand jungle, a modernist treehouse that redefines the harmony between architecture and nature. Designed in 2022, this treehouse is not just a dwelling but a journey, with each pavilion ingeniously utilizing the steep, history-rich topography to offer breathtaking ocean vistas.
Young Architects were challenged to innovate, resulting in a structure where the raw elegance of concrete, timber, and steel doesn’t just form the building but defines its very essence. Celebrating local materials like low-carbon Golden Bay cement and plantation-grown timber, Ligar Bay Bach stands as an eco-conscious haven, minimizing its environmental footprint while maximizing thermal efficiency through passive cooling and intelligent design.
In the heart of Geneva, Maison Molaire emerges as a testament to modern living, challenging conventional notions of space. Designed by Bureau in 2023, this apartment encapsulates the dynamic nature of human existence, crafting a flexible, light-filled environment.
Once a dentist’s office, the apartment now serves as a canvas for life’s unpredictable flow, with an architectural ethos that embraces change and diversity. Through the innovative use of curtains and industrial wood panels, the space deftly balances privacy and openness, fostering a living area that evolves with its inhabitants.
