A home that prioritizes integration characterizes the Sete apartment, designed by Arthur Casas in 2024 in São Paulo. With unity in mind, the layout was planned with the residents’ extensive art collection as a backdrop, and large openings to greenery where natural light filters through a cobogó wall. The exposed concrete slab and pillars dialogue with Santa Margherita terrazzo and wood paneling, combining modernity and warmth throughout the space.
This house located in Los Angeles, United States, was designed in 2023 by Studio Balestra. Reimagined by Adriano Balestra through a dialogue between Belgian rigor and Japanese minimalism, this residence is a study in serenity and contrast. Sculptural furnishings, natural materials, and soft patinas unfold across a neutral palette, offering a meditative domestic atmosphere.
Situated along Bali’s breathtaking West coast, Umah Nyama stands as an exclusive residence crafted by ZXC Studio in 2024. This awe-inspiring architectural masterpiece comprises two structures topped with gable roofs, interlinked by a sheltered pathway. They are skillfully positioned to align north-south and thoughtfully offset, allowing for the preservation of two grand, preexisting trees on the premises.
Situated amidst the picturesque beauty of Ma’ale HaHamisha, Israel, the Gordonia Private Hotel exemplifies elegant design. Finished in 2015 thanks to the illustrious Ran & Morris Creative Partnership, the hotel effectively melds architecture with the surrounding natural environment. Its aesthetically appealing facade displays an interaction of contemporary lines and organic materials, enticing guests to partake in an atmosphere of both opulence and peace.
The AV Residence is a house located in Lagos, Nigeria, designed by Minida Designs in 2022. The client desired an aesthetic combining modern cabin looks with local materials. The interior reimagines spaces and focuses on local and natural materials that reference serenity and peace throughout the property, from primary bedroom designed for luxury and relaxation to functional spaces for home entertainment, including a recording studio and fully fitted walk-in closet.
House of Greens is a unique project catering to prestigious clients with a deep appreciation for nature and sustainability. The clients are dog lovers, green enthusiasts, down to earth doctors, and peace lovers, committed to a sustainable lifestyle. The design brief for House of Greens reflects their values and personality, and creating a sustainable green home with lots of greenery.
Situated in Athens, Greece, the Art Curators’ Apartment in Lycabettus Hill was designed by Oikonomakis Siampakoulis architects in 2024. This 85-sqm (915-sq ft) apartment operates on a thoroughly contemporary Greek aesthetic, reflecting a multicultural and ethnographic diversity. The design seeks to unite various spaces within the apartment through bespoke interiors, allowing sunlight to flow effortlessly while featuring the clients’ collection of art, design pieces, and inherited furniture.
The property type is a house built in 2022 by designer Anna Maria Sokolowska Interior Design. It is located in Rumia, Poland. Design-wise, it’s a minimalist endeavor with a balance of historical resonance and calming interiors featuring white, grey, black, and natural oak wood, complemented by touches of green, the owner’s favorite color. The project pays homage to the building’s rustic roots with thoughtful details.