Casa Con Alcova is an elegant mid-century apartment in the historic city of Piacenza, Italy, designed by Paolo Capriglione in 2021.
Located in the main floor of a palace, this real estate stands out for its unique plan design which is the result of a creative distributive invention, allowing for the optimal orientation of the kitchen and sleeping area. The master bedroom is adjacent to the living room, and the filter area between them is an elongated study, with worktops and bookcases. The bathroom has been entirely covered with a wallpaper depicting koi carp and a glass wall with a gradual satin finish from below, creating a striking “aquarium” effect. An alcove was also included to accommodate guest sleeping accommodations, while nature and greenery complete the interior and restore the home’s identity.
Discover House 27, a two-story contemporary house designed by Mario Martins Atelier and located in Lagos, Portugal.
Enjoy the privileged view of Alvor estuary and its many different tides as well as the beautiful landscaped garden that surrounds the house. Take a step inside and be amazed by the use of natural and textured material, such as Santa Catarina solid bricks, which adds an incredible geometric effect to the interior and exterior of the house. The roof terrace offers even more breath-taking views that will surely make your stay unforgettable.
108ERA is a stunning stone farmhouse located in Granera, Spain. Designed by Vallribera Arquitectes in 2022, this traditional real estate offers the perfect blend of old and new.
With its back to the street and half underground, the house is surrounded by woodlands and a garden that hides beneath a large oak tree. Inside, the building maintains its structure of loadbearing walls, preserving the existing distribution of bedrooms and creating large openings on the south façade to blur the boundaries between the inside and outside. The walls are restored using local stone, and the roof collects rainwater for irrigation of the garden.
Casa Patios is a single-family house located in Mexico City, Mexico and designed by Ricardo Yslas Gamez Arquitectos in 2022.
This modern home is designed to preserve the 70-year-old guava tree that was transplanted from Morelia to Mexico City. Casa Patios features two volumes that join by a bridge, strategically designed courtyards and a floating wall that embraces the house. The main courtyard houses the guava tree and opens to the living room, dining room, and game room. The secondary courtyard was conceived as an outdoor dining room with direct communication to the kitchen. The private areas are located on the second level and are made up of large slabs and floating concrete elements.
With its interior-exterior integration and use of weather conditions, Casa Patios is the perfect modern home for Mexico City.
Welcome to Apartament in Wrocław, a luxurious apartment located in the heart of Wroclaw, Poland! Designed by Aldona Banasiuk, this 90 m2 (approx. 968 sq. ft.) property is situated on the highest storey of a building on an island surrounded by water.
Aldona focused on creating as much space for storage as she could, while also creating a spacious office that offers an amazing view of the Wroclaw skyline. The interior is decorated with art, paintings, and a glass collection of remarkable Polish designers from the 60s and 70s. The color palette is dominated by red, along with oaken veneer stained grey, slat wooden pannels on the ceiling, front finished with brushed metal, and precious materials like concrete and terazzo.
Nortehaus is a B&B retreat located in Norland, Canada, designed by Willy Kuhne in 2023 with a minimalist design style. Situated in the picturesque area of Norland, this retreat offers spectacular views of the river and the surrounding trees.
Drawing from Nordic and Japanese influences, Nortehaus honours simplicity, good company, sustainability, and all things hygge. Enjoy the floor-to-ceiling windows in the expansive living area, unwind in the cozy bedrooms featuring 12-inch memory foam mattresses and full ensuite bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling tiled showers, or take a lazy swim in the summer or a cold plunge in the winter in the nearby river. All elements throughout Nortehaus were selected with an appreciation for high-end materials.
Discover the stylish apartment in Milan, Italy, named Torre Aria. Designed by NCB Architettura, this contemporary property is located in the vibrant Porta Nuova district.
The newly built 17-story building consists of 42 luxury apartments, one of which is a 300 m2 family home. This unique project was created in 2022, and blends the classic style of the Mid-Century with the modernity of a metropolitan skyscraper.
The apartment features modern fixtures and large windows, flooding the interior with natural light and giving it a sophisticated contemporary feel. As part of the design, works of 20th-century and contemporary artists were integrated, creating an immersive and unique atmosphere. Inside, you will find a mix of new, modern antique and custom-made elements, including furniture designed by Arclinea and pieces created by Ettore Sottsass and Cini Boeri.
The project was based on the family’s love for art and design and was created to pay homage to the modernity and history of Milan.
Kiki ARCHi has crafted a stunning single-family house in Beijing, China, that combines traditional and contemporary elements. The project, named Classic Meets Modern, features the owner’s collection of Golden Nanmu (Phoebe zhennan) wood furniture, which is a popular architectural and furniture material for the imperial family in Ming and Qing dynasties, and was used in the famous Forbidden City.
With the help of the designer’s expertise, the house has been replanned and adjusted to incorporate the owner’s collection into a modern-style home that perfectly balances space and display design. The three colors of black, white, and gray are used in large quantities, corresponding to the scenes of ‘traditional’, ‘modern’, and ‘transition’ respectively. Visitors to the house can experience a sense of ritual and inclusiveness while being surrounded by the beauty of Beijing.
