NUA arquitectures has overhauled a narrow plot in Vila-seca, Spain, creating Sandra and Mario’s House with bright and airy interiors. Designed in 2022, the project favours a light volume contrasting the dense urban fabric, incorporating features like skylights and a split-level organisation to enhance space and natural illumination.
Seven Floor House is located in the Czech Republic and was designed by architecture firm Malý Chmel to feature “seven floors on a sloped garden plot”. Designed in 2023, the house includes spaces of varying size and height, different degrees of natural daylight, and varying levels of privacy.
Nestled on Brooklyn’s waterfront, the Kent Avenue Penthouse by Norm Architects offers a serene escape with views of the East River and Manhattan skyline. Completed in 2024, this New York apartment features an open-plan layout and sunken terrace with a plunge pool. The design blends industrial vibes with soft minimalism and tactile materials, creating a contemporary yet intimate atmosphere.
Murka Hotel is a newly designed hotel completed by Thinking Design in Wenzhou, China. Part of a rural revitalization initiative, the project aims to entice urban citizens to the countryside and encourage young locals to return home.
The design incorporates staggered blocks, local rocks, and trees penetrating through the roof to create a visually cohesive extension that blends with the mountains and honors traditional culture.
Federica Scalise transformed the Carmen Apartment in Athens, Greece, by introducing a glass-brick facade and open plan to enhance natural light. Originally consisting of isolated rooms, the 42-square-meter apartment now features an open layout, maximising brightness and flexibility.
IN-Nova Studio has opened up the spaces within this northern Italian apartment centering on an “energetic” living room, which is lit by glazed doors. The interior design of Casa Giolitti, located in Aversa, includes warm tones and wood, structural solutions, and furnishings that focus on accentuating the natural light within the open-plan living space.
The DTG Attic Apartment in Milan, Italy, by TGA Studio showcases a complete redesign of the interior, emphasizing efficient space distribution. The project features an L-shaped blue/green volume defining the night area and enhances the living spaces with large windows facing the terrace.
DIA – Dittel Architekten has revamped the Heilbronn City Library in Germany’s K3 complex, creating a contemporary and multifunctional space. Spanning 3,500 square metres across two floors, the library features zones for learning, events, and interaction, including a children’s area.