The Como Lakehouse, designed by Gregorio Pecorelli, envelops with intense reflections and juxtaposes the old with the new within its residence in Lago di Como, Italy. The house exercises a delicate design language, intermixing serene hues and local materials within a modern interior design style that draws on historical authenticity while emphasizing the surrounding natural beauty. A small garden marks the entrance to this home, where a large magnolia tree commands attention.
Hillside House is a villa located in one of the central region’s towns in Israel, designed by Dan and Hila Israelevitz Architects for a family of five: a couple in their 50s and their three children—one teenager and two young adults. The home is brutalist, built in exposed concrete and spans three floors. The interior design is clean, refined, and minimalist—highlighting the extraordinary views framed by the large openings.
Hidden Luxury Mansion in Shanghai is a four-story house designed by Shuangbao Design in 2024. Covering nearly 1,000 square meters, the property showcases orderly circulation logic and embodies a low-key elegance that feels decidedly luxurious.
Casa M+P is located in Monte di Procida, Italy. Designed by Manuarino Architettura Design Comunicazione in 2024, the apartment features a historic interior. Reflecting a remarkable functionality, the cleanliness of the entrance space conceals a large shoe rack that holds the electrical panels. The pocket emptier cupboard and bookcase reveal particular organization, while wallpapering transforms the hallway and accentuates the quality spaces throughout residential spaces.
The Waterfall Apartment in Prague, Czech Republic, has been transformed by Iva Hajkova in a project reflecting the unique balance between open interior space and elements of privacy. Designed in 2024, the project explores nature-inspired details and abundant greenery while connecting the different areas through the use of natural materials. The design manifests as “a unified whole” with flooring by tones of green, pink, beige, and gray, echoes of water throughout and thoughtful storage solutions.
The new Headquarters of Médecins Sans Frontières in Rome are located in a vibrant and dynamic area with a strong cultural and social identity called San Lorenzo, Italy. This project, designed by Roselli Architetti, focuses on sustainability and the bare necessities, keeping LEED requirements in mind in order to reduce the amount of materials to the minimum, integrating workstations and common areas in a strategic way harmoniously and efficiently.
This project involves the transformation of an old caretaker’s lodge in Paris. Located on the ground floor of a building in the 2nd arrondissement, the apartment is designed to serve as a suite for visiting friends and travelers. To maximize light and privacy, a mezzanine was added and a wooden screen surrounds the double-height space. Atelier PA used a limited, cohesive material palette to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of the space.
There was a time when DIY meant making your own macrame wall hanging or upcycling a side table you got for ten bucks at a yard sale. It was charming. It was manageable. It was safe. But now? Now it’s people knocking down load-bearing walls, rewiring lighting fixtures without cutting the power, and turning studio apartments into safety hazards—all in the name of being “hands-on.” The whole do-it-yourself trend has spiraled into a full-on identity crisis, and honestly, it’s getting a little hard to watch.
