KSS Apartment by Raca Studio opens in Gdańsk, Poland, with an assertive palette and an easy flow between rooms. The apartment’s living core threads walnut flooring, burgundy drapery, and veined stone into a unified mood. A curved kitchen island and globe lighting set the tone for gatherings, while tailored millwork sharpens the edges of an otherwise soft plan.
Surrounded by the silvery leaves of a four-decare olive grove in Ayvacık, Türkiye, Sazlı DY House by Studio OM weaves together regional building traditions with a modern design sensibility. Completed in 2024, this single-family home draws the outdoors in through sweeping windows, a restrained material palette, and a layout that’s primed for both gathering and retreat. It’s a fresh take on year-round living where rustic charm and contemporary style coexist seamlessly.
Villa Tai, designed by ARK Architects in 2024, rises from the hills of Sotogrande, Spain. This luxurious residence combines contemporary architecture with expansive use of stone and wood, maximizing Mediterranean views and the surrounding landscape. Floor-to-ceiling glass, open-plan living, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections define the home’s design ethos, bringing nature directly into each refined space. The result is a serene and stylish retreat tailored for modern living.
Combining sophistication with practicality, the Paulicéia apartment is a model of contemporary architecture, designed by Estúdio Brasileiro de Arquitetura in 2023 in São Paulo, Brazil.
Set in Recco, Italy, Under a Big Vault is an apartment defined by a spacious vaulted area in stone, designed by Gosplan architects in 2022. It occupies a historic structure known as “the convent,” which underwent conversion following war damage. The architectural intervention emphasizes the duality of spaces, adding a blue hue to areas once open to the sky and featuring traditional flat ceilings in rooms facing the sea.
Located on Chaloem Phrkiat Thi 9 Road in Bangkok, Thailand, the 17 Ong-Sa House combines function and privacy. Designed by Poonsook Architects in 2024, this residential house features elements of Feng Shui. The layout is focused on functionality, while a series of gardens act as sound barriers against the busy streets, providing a secluded and comfortable living environment for the family, allowing them to enjoy peace and tranquility all day long.
Crafted by Swarc Studio, the Central Beach Contemporary property features modern sophistication and is located in Vero Beach, Florida. This house delivers a balance of chic aesthetics and functionality in its design, enhancing the coastal living experience. With its bold exterior facade and serene interiors, the property illustrates an innovative approach to contemporary architecture.
A complex of three stone-built buildings is located west of the city of Chania in the village of Kalivani, near Balos. Designed in 2024 by Design Emotions Atelier – Evi Kotsou, the property measures 220 sq.m. and arranges the buildings around an inner courtyard with water connecting the volumes. The design echoes the Venetian imprint on Cretan architecture while creating spaces that offer new emotional experiences, disrupted from modern everyday life.