Located in Naples, Italy, Casa MiraNapoli is a 2023 project by Paola Sola. This apartment, set in a 1950s building, offers panoramic sea views that inspired its redesign. Sola turned its former layout of separate rooms into a spacious living area filled with light, art, and contemporary furnishings. The minimalist kitchen, centered around an iconic white Saarinen table, complements the eclectic decor, which includes family treasures, bespoke joinery, and artworks.
FMT Estudio has revamped a historical house in Mérida, Mexico, respecting the neighborhood’s original architectural character. Completed in 2023, the Dolores project involved reconfiguring the property, adding contemporary elements to the original early 20th-century structure. Light volumes were added for contrast, along with wooden and marble details on windows and doors. The team aimed to preserve the neighborhood’s identity while incorporating modern updates to inspire other local developments.
The Berkeley Hills Residence, located in Berkeley, CA, United States, exemplifies contemporary architecture, designed by HAAS Architecture in 2016. The house’s design connects beautifully with nature, showcasing a sleek, modern aesthetic. The expansive interior highlights serene spaces filled with natural light, including a cozy lounge area, a luxurious master en-suite bathroom that opens to the outdoors, and an exquisite wine cellar that complements sophisticated living.
Ion Eremciuc Architects designed this dual A-framed home in Bran, Romania. Completed in 2023, it features a striking blend of modernity and rustic charm, with dark, angular roofs and vast expanses of glass. The interiors offer luxurious bedrooms, plush linens, and communal spaces with high ceilings and panoramic views.
Interior designer YOUSUPOVA has completed a house designed in 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Named Ascetic Approach, the project applies an “absolute minimalism” style across three floors, featuring spacious bedrooms, stylish living areas, and understated bathrooms that emphasize natural materials. Designed in a gray and beige palette, the home showcases careful zoning, built-in storage, and high-quality lighting, offering a cohesive flow from floor to floor.
Tucked away in the center of Sofia, Bulgaria, Apartment SG-DP crafted by PONY architects, revolutionizes contemporary living. Finalized in 2020, this residence embodies a flawless fusion of leisure, work, and shared areas. The undertaking highlights interconnectedness, dissolving the boundaries between personal and communal domains.
The Magpie House, designed by DGN Studio in London, UK, underwent a transformation in 2022. The home’s owners, mid-century furniture collectors, tasked the studio with renovating and extending the ground floor. The project expanded to include refurbishing the upper floor, integrating vintage pieces from the clients’ collection. With a focus on spatial planning and natural light, the redesign ensures a cohesive flow and connection to the garden, utilising repurposed materials throughout.
MGK | Studio reimagines an early 20th-century apartment in Rome’s Testaccio neighborhood to cater to a new clientele. Maintaining the original layout, Marmorata Apartment features a central spine, restored, exposed-brick vaults, and a distribution filter, dividing the space into a living area and two separate suites. Unified color schemes, furniture, and art, including Davide Groppi lighting and Salvatori marble pieces, reflect a vintage and contemporary mix. A balance of past and present architecture and decor defines the restyled interior.
