In a quiet, green suburb in the heart of Israel’s Sharon region stands a spacious villa meticulously designed by architect and interior designer Shirley Dan, owner of a design and planning studio. The home, a house, spans 500 square meters (5,382 sq ft) on a corner lot of 800 square meters (8,611 sq ft), blends Mediterranean architectural principles with refined, contemporary interior design.

Atelier Échelle’s House on the River is a 4,500-square-foot residence with a 1,060-square-foot winter garden, designed for a couple with deep family roots on the site. Located in the riverside village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec, the home sits on land held by the family for generations. The footprint of a 1970s prefab bungalow was used as the basis for a new studio and winter garden—an homage to the owners’ legacy as passionate gardeners.

House on the Pond is a house designed by Atelier Échelle and located in Austin, Canada. The architect envisions a compact yet luxurious design. The building maximizes covered terraces, which house various outdoor spaces to accommodate different temperatures and activities.

Located on the west banks of Lake Memphremagog in Magog, Canada, House on the Lake is a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional barn volume typical to rural Québec. Designed by Atelier Échelle and completed in 2023, this six-bedroom house incorporates a structural system meeting reinforced concrete and steel framing standards to create the perfect living space while allowing for a seamless flow of art integrated with the architecture.

Situated in the charming locale of Calella de Palafrugell, the Summer House on the Costa Brava is an achievement by Veronica Mimoun Studio. Completed in 2025, this remarkable property embraces the essence of coastal living. Its sleek lines and modern architecture blend seamlessly with the picturesque surroundings.

In the heart of Ravenna, Italy, lies Gironda, a uniquely transformed apartment that was designed by Giovanni Mecozzi Architetti in 2025. This historic residence elegantly blends contemporary and historic elements, offering a versatile and dynamic interior layout. The well-known Casa Guaccimanni features three independent suites, known as the gold, blue, and green rooms, which maintain their individuality while rooted in the home’s rich architectural heritage, showcasing the creativity of Mecozzi Architetti.

Spanning 97 square meters (1,044 square feet) of interior space, plus over 40 square meters (430 square feet) of outdoor space across two balconies, OASI is a newly built apartment in Concesio, Italy, designed in 2024 by Flussocreativo Design Studio. Involving early-stage construction of only the pillars and floors, the studio shaped the open-plan spaces based on the owners’ current lifestyles and needs, with an exclusive indoor-outdoor dynamic.

Lo Strobilabo is located in the original basement of a 1920s villa in Rome, Italy, featuring design by Francesca Delicato. This apartment offers a striking example of contemporary urban interior design, highlighting a hybrid space that is home, studio, and creative lab all in one. The 2020 project introduces unexpected light and a spatial flow that allows living and working to coexist in a dynamic system, defined by artistic materials and intentional details.