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Dimora a Porta Romana Apartment Renovation Blends Old and New

Light-filled living room with modern furniture and decor accents, hardwood flooring, and stylish curtains.

Dimora a Porta Romana is an apartment in a historic building in Milan’s Porta Romana district renovated by BOATTOMARTINOstudio. Completed in 2024, the project melds contemporary design with timeless elegance, resulting in a space that celebrates both modern architecture and the building’s historical charm.

Boasting a palette of warm colors and bespoke furnishings, the apartment’s design incorporates original elements like cement tiles and integrates new aspects like steel beams, creating continuity and harmony throughout.

Restelo MVS House by João Tiago Aguiar

Sleek, modern interior with minimalist staircase and contrasting artwork in living room.

The refurbishment and extension by João Tiago Aguiar, arquitectos in Lisbon, Portugal, transformed a 1960s-era property into a contemporary home while respecting its original charm. Special attention was given to the backyard with a sleek swimming pool, large French pocket windows, and the interior layout prioritizing social interaction. Noble materials enhance the sense of quality and timelessness. The design integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, offering a perfect balance of comfort, style, and practicality.

Milano Risorgimento Apartment in Milan by studiododici

Elegant living room with neutral color scheme, modern furniture, and built-in bookshelves.

Milano Risorgimento is an apartment located in Milan, Italy, designed by Francesca Cutini of studiododici in 2023. This residential interior design project involved renovating and transforming a classic, historic home within a late 19th-century building into a contemporary space with a touch of French allure. The original materials, such as oak parquet and stucco, were preserved while incorporating modern furnishings to create a functional and modern living environment.

Spazio24 Apartment by Sara D’Innocenzo

Modern interior with green ribbed walls, wood floor, and an orange sculptural object.

Italian designer Sara D’Innocenzo has completely reworked the Spazio24 apartment in Rome, transforming it into a home characterised by an agora-style central living space and spatial design elements. Placing the music-playing device with an “outer space” look at the centre of the home, she incorporated more playful and futuristic geometric forms, including a crystal dining table and Magis-Puppy seating. Bold colours such as green and orange also permeate the interior, contrasting with the wooden surfaces.

Les Mont-Rogenques by Estudi Biga Evokes Nostalgia with Garden Views

FeaturedVibrant Mediterranean-style building with ornate patterned floor and rustic wooden beams.

Located in Barcelona, Spain, Les Mont-Rogenques is an apartment designed by Estudi Biga in 2020. The project aims to revive the essence of a bygone way of life in the Farró neighborhood, characterized by gardens and communal living. Featuring a flexible network of rooms, the interiors are designed to be adaptable and highlight textures, colors, and light, recovered from the house’s historical layers.

Villa Havu Showcases Serene Modern Log House Design in Helsinki

Minimalist cabin design with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing serene lake view.

Villa Havu, located in Helsinki, Finland, exemplifies serene modern log house design crafted by Laura Seppänen. Showcased at the Loviisa Housing Fair in 2023, this log house employs illuminated spruce surfaces and timeless interior elements, creating a peaceful and calming atmosphere. Each room resonates with its neighbor, exquisitely responding to both natural surroundings and design fundamentals, ensuring a refined aesthetic that matures gracefully over time.

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