The Seattle-based interior designers at Studio AM took inspiration from the owners’ Oregon farm and ties to the music industry to fit out this apartment in the city’s Rainier Square Tower. Designed in 2023, the 4,150-square-foot Rainier Tower Residence combines three units, which are maximized for sweeping views of Seattle’s skyline and surrounding landscape. Distinctive elements like an acrylic piano and a 660-gallon saltwater aquarium help to unify the expansive spaces and create a luxurious urban retreat.
François Leite combined Japanese and Portuguese influences in this single-story home and gallery in Porto, Portugal, designed with unique features. The design focuses on a harmonious coexistence of living spaces and a “patio” dominated by granite rock.
Studio Becker Xu, led by Robert Becker and Sharon Xu, crafted The Dogtrot House in Hillsborough, North Carolina, in 2023. Inspired by historic vernacular design, this 3,400-square-foot home features pavilions connected by a central corridor, merging indoor and outdoor living amidst a densely wooded site.
Florence, Italy’s Villa M was renovated by Pierattelli Architetture in 2024. The single-family house features three floors and boasts typically Tuscan characteristics. Insights spotlight its architectural precision and exposure to well-balanced southern light.
The home comprises a dining room, library, four main bedrooms, and a kitchen accented with a prominent marble counter. Outside, a 20-meter pool and reclaimed pool house, alongside a golf practice area, present a serene setting, all enhancing its captivating allure.
Designed in 2023 by Roovice, Apartment in Kamakura is nestled in Japan’s mountainous region. This residential space underwent a modern transformation, integrating its natural surroundings and featuring exposed structures. The design incorporates a green color scheme in the kitchen and lauan wood details, balancing concrete with warm wooden elements.
The remote Mountain Retreat, completed in 2021 by OPAL Architecture, overlooks a serene lake from its Canadian setting, presenting a unique architectural opportunity. A pinwheel form, highlighting a core all-wood panel, inspired the layout, designed to provide privacy and maximize surrounding site views.
YARD Architects completed The Finned Extension in London, UK, in 2021, adding privacy, natural light, and impactful materials to a home reconfiguration.
Kalei-cà is a renovated apartment in Genoa, Italy, designed by Circolo – A. The transformation features an open space with bold color contrasts, such as intense blue walls in the kitchen, complemented by a pure white worktop.
A bathroom dressed in brick color and geometric cement tiles adds originality, while the living area balances elegance with a mint green cabinet and powder pink sofa. High-quality materials and attention to detail make it a stylish, customizable refuge.
