Promenade Apartment, a 1930s residence in Milan designed by Icona Architetti Associati, features a subtle yet distinct arrangement of living spaces. Completed in 2021, the refurbished home is organised into two ecosystems: one for private functions and another for socialising. The two zones are connected by a central corridor that swings subtly between sombre and warm tones.
The Herbert St house is located in Mornington, Australia, nestled on a hill overlooking Mills Beach and Port Phillip Bay. Designed by COS Design in 2023, it features a reverse living layout to capture stunning views from the main living areas. The home, pool, and garden blend relaxed and sophisticated elements, with unique foliage, recycled clinker bricks, and black steel accents.
Sea Sight, located in Limassol, Cyprus, is a house designed by VOX Architects in 2023. A modern abode, it presents a harmonious blend of blue and turquoise hues contrasted by sunlit whites. Built into a hill, the house faces south with features like a powerful eave extension that serves dual purposes. Simple interiors feature brands like Laufen, Flos, and Lago, maintaining elegance and functionality. Its distinctive secret garden to the north adds a serene escape.
Las Rocas is a 6,400-metre-squared complex of houses in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, designed by Ignacio Urquiza Architecture. It features modular designs reflecting site-specific conditions and endemic vegetation. The homes, tied together by common facilities, feature central service areas for cars and bathrooms made of natural stone.
Located in Naples, Italy, Casa MiraNapoli is a 2023 project by Paola Sola. This apartment, set in a 1950s building, offers panoramic sea views that inspired its redesign. Sola turned its former layout of separate rooms into a spacious living area filled with light, art, and contemporary furnishings. The minimalist kitchen, centered around an iconic white Saarinen table, complements the eclectic decor, which includes family treasures, bespoke joinery, and artworks.
Soma-Tech, a stylish office in San Francisco, California, complements a 1920s warehouse with design by Zack | de Vito Architecture + Construction. The 3,000 sq ft (279 sq m) space, now home to a tech-savvy company, features tech-savvy aesthetics and open layouts with vibrant garden spaces created for contemporary functions and forward-thinking occupants. The design demonstrates a seamless blend of retro and modern touches to create lively work spaces.
Located in Florence, Italy, the Home AS penthouse perfectly redefines city living with a contemporary approach. Designed by Andrea Scapecchi in 2023, this house features modern exteriors that give way to interiors characterized by meticulous design and personal touches. With an interior design style that transcends traditional living spaces, Home AS establishes itself as a true sanctuary.
Designed by SOA, House Lhotka in Prague, Czech Republic, was completed in 2020. This house, arranged in four distinct volumes, is unified by a central corridor and dining area. Large windows and movable glass partitions enhance the connection to the garden.