Villa Rosita sits in Livorno, Italy, a house reimagined by MODO architettura + design. The project merges three former residences into one private villa, renewing both interiors and grounds. Clean lines, a neutral palette, and a lush garden set the tone, while classical pieces anchor the contemporary overhaul. It’s a coastal home with poise and a clear point of view.

Relativity sets its new 100,000-square-foot headquarters inside Chicago’s historic Central Standard Building, aligning a global legal-tech brand with a storied address. Partners By Design crafts a modern office that supports hybrid work, wellbeing, and community, wrapping focused rooms, collaboration zones, and lively amenities into one address. The result feels grounded in history and tuned to the next era of AI-driven practice.

North South House sits on a ridge in San Juan County, WA, United States, with Allied8 behind the 1,300 SF cabin’s measured footprint and lift. The house is a compact retreat for three generations, shaped by north–south outlooks and a precise structural strategy. Its long gable holds living and sleeping rooms that open to forest light, while a steel moment frame touches the land at only six points.

JF Residence anchors a two-level house in São Paulo, Brazil, by KG Studio. Set within a condominium in São José do Rio Preto, the project organizes 600m² (6,458 sq ft) of living across a gently sloped site with an eye toward convivial, day-to-day rhythms. The architecture and interior planning lean on natural materials and a measured plan, creating rooms that gather family life without losing privacy.

Araucarias House sets two compact dwellings amid the cool, pine-covered slopes of Campos do Jordão, Brazil. Designed by ARKITITO Arquitetura in 2024, the house uses durable assemblies to meet mountain moisture and cold. The real estate type is a house that splits into a main residence and a guest house, each with social and private wings, reading as a pair of dark, low volumes bridged by a bright metal hall.

SE Apartment anchors a 500m² renovation in São Paulo, Brazil, led by KG Studio for a couple entering a new chapter. The apartment opens its social core, tying a gallery-like entry to a generous balcony framed by treetops and skyline. Oak-clad walls and ceiling accents soften the light and hide systems, while restored classics and new pieces create an easy dialogue between daily life and hosting.

Small homes can be cozy, efficient, and charming — but they can also feel cramped if they’re not designed thoughtfully. As we move into 2025, homeowners are looking for creative remodeling solutions that maximize square footage without sacrificing style or comfort.

Pastelaria Alcôa redesigned by Contacto Atlântico, is located on Garrett Street in Lisbon, Portugal. The conversion threads a new bakery program through a storied storefront, keeping the spirit of the former lottery house alive. Warm wood slats, copper pendants, and a robust stone counter ground the room while the celebrated ceramic facade pulls the street indoors.