In the heart of Valencia, Spain, Estudio Calma revitalised a dated 70s house into a contemporary sanctuary for modern family living. The 180m² project, designed in 2024, reimagines the home through refined materiality, prioritising oak wood and an elemental palette that transmits comfort and warmth.
The elegant transformation emphasises a seamless connection between the hall, living room, and open-plan kitchen, fostering a welcoming environment for socialisation and relaxation.
In the esteemed Monti district of Rome, Punto Zero has created Casa Urbana, a spacious apartment that infuses modernity with historical charm. Designed in 2024, this flat’s corner positioning ensures natural light flows abundantly, illuminating a modern aesthetic that beautifully highlights the character-filled frescoed ceilings. With a balance of simplicity and elegance, the interior exudes a cozy, personal retreat with bright, white spaces that reflect a clean, contemporary design approach.
Set into a ridge-top in Santa Fe, the Sangre de Cristo House epitomizes refined modern architecture. Conceptualized by Specht Novak in 2018, this house features two expansive board-formed concrete walls that fluidly connect the interior to the surrounding Santa Fe landscape. Designed with a narrow skylight, large expanses of glass and spacious floor plans, this house emphasizes a seamless integration with the outdoors while ensuring a cozy and private atmosphere inside.
Situated in Milan, Italy, Casa D is a 170-square-meter flat designed in 2022 by Studio Elena Bellincioni. This apartment redefines modern urban dwelling, effortlessly merging elegant interior design with practical living spaces.
Located in Rome, Italy, Casa Città Giardino is a house designed in 2024 by PAROS architettura. The project aims to respect the original elegance of a Liberty villino. A dialogue between past and present, where architectural elements from the 1920s are carefully preserved and contemporary solutions are inserted with sensitivity and discretion.
On the slopes of the Estoril Coast in Parede, Portugal, Architailors designed Casa PA in 2023. The house combines a cubish form with an entirely white exterior, resulting in a modern residence that embodies a commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency through details such as the inclusion of strategically position courtyards throughout the interiors, allowing for an abundance of natural light in habitable spaces.
Set in Milan, Italy, Apt. Anzani is an apartment designed in 2023 by Valencia Biscottini. The apartment, on two levels, features a contemporary design that respects and integrates existing furniture and finishes.
The Rehabilitation of an Old House marries tradition with modernity in Vélez-Málaga, Spain. This single-story house retains its historic facade, giving way to a large modern courtyard embraced by interior spaces. The design by local firm Terral Arquitectos integrates the original stone masonry walls and courtyard with new, carefully considered extensions that allow the historic building to remain intact while meeting the needs of a contemporary family.
