This renovation of an apartment located in Chicago, United States, was designed in 2023 by Eric Rothfeder. The spatial organization aims to create a textured and smooth, thick and thin, rustic and refined setting throughout.
Within 1,600 square feet, the design accommodates a program pairing living with work and leisure, featuring distinct but unified areas amidst fluid movement, highlighted by an underused balcony transformed into a rock garden to offer a central focal point.
Raphael’s Refugium is an apartment located in Graz, Austria, designed by LOVE architecture and urbanism in 2025. This distinctive space, previously an office loft, was envisioned as a hybrid concept for a young art dealer, seamlessly integrating living and gallery elements through high ceilings, sculptural furniture, and fluid interior arrangements, blurring the lines between functionality and artistic expression.
Casa Baleia is a coastal home renovation in Praia da Baleia, São Sebastião, Brazil, designed in 2023 by Two Arquitetura. The project involved transforming the original façade and replacing the dark wood cladding with light stones, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Large windows enhance the connection with the forest, and the use of natural materials ensures harmony with the environment.
Situated within the breathtaking scenery of Grand Marais, Minnesota, Burnt Rock is an incredible architectural feat by Olson Kundig. Finished in 2024, this 600-square-foot retreat presents an audacious harmony between nature and contemporary living.
El Capitola is a house located in Vancouver, Washington State, United States, designed by William Kaven Architecture in 2025. This residential project dedicates more square footage to a museum-grade showroom housing the owner’s remarkable collection of restored custom classic cars than it does to the living quarters. The architecture delivers a clean and understated framework with an homage to Jet Age car culture, featuring a minimal material palette of board-formed concrete, steel, and dark brick.
Rendezvous House is a modern mountain retreat located in Wilson, Wyoming, designed by Love Schack Architecture. Centrally positioned among mature aspen groves, the house harmoniously incorporates a first-of-its-kind Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) structure permitted in Teton County, Wyoming.
The design integrates Passive House principles to achieve superior energy efficiency while marrying contemporary aesthetics with a serene, natural landscape that emphasises sustainability and modern living.
The Capriccio House serves as a testimony to contemporary design through its open-plan layout and nuanced integration of the surrounding nature. Designed by Vitor Dias Arquitetura, the three-story residence in Louveira, Brazil spreads across 450m² (4,843 sq ft) while artfully adjusting to its surroundings with a striking low-slope roof.
The two villas on Flesaasveien are situated in a residential neighborhood to the north of Oslo, Norway. Designed by Oslotre Arkitekter in 2021, the houses boast a refreshing yet modern aesthetic characterized by a combination of curves and straight lines. The villas feature an exterior clad in untreated heartwood pine and interiors constructed using Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), creating a warm organic atmosphere. They are meticulously landscaped with native flora to support local biodiversity.
