Michaela Zahorovska used Bauhaus design principles and upcycling techniques for the Vanguard Prague loft in the Czech Republic. Completed in 2023, the project explores fluidity and rationality, providing a distinct and eclectic living space.
Fiona Lynch Architecture has rejuvenated a 1930s Georgian revival home in Melbourne, Australia, originally by Marcus Martin. The River House project combines restoration with contemporary design, featuring a new glass pavilion that enhances family living by drawing in light and connecting to the garden.
Alta Vista Residence by Alterstudio Architecture is nestled in Austin’s Travis Heights neighborhood. Designed in 2020, the residence incorporates live oaks and concrete walls for privacy and engagement with the surroundings. The interior features board-formed concrete and rift-sawn white oak, opening up to the outdoors with sliding panels and creating a serene natural enclave within the bustling city. The design counterbalances the area’s rising density with a focus on light, material, and subtlety.
In 2024, Brescia-based ZDA | Zupelli Design Architettura transformed the interior of an apartment in Brescia, Italy. Named Casa Miga, the redesign harmoniously combines historical and contemporary elements.
ZDA enhanced the apartment’s original features with custom-made wardrobes, partition walls, and modern furnishings. The design includes a herringbone parquet flooring and architectural concrete in the bathrooms. Soft, elegant colors create a relaxing atmosphere, showcasing Casa Miga‘s unique blend of past and present.
Borgo Merlassino is a restored Italian farmstead, designed by Deamicisarchitetti, set within La Raia estate in Gavi, Italy. It includes the barn, villa, farmhouse, patio, porch, studio, and warehouse, each reimagined with new functions and outdoor spaces while maintaining historic elements.
The venue offers diverse hosting options amidst scenic surroundings, showcasing the original charms with exposed beams, Pise Wall, and vibrant geometric patterns maintaining a connection with the landscape amidst La Raia estate’s vineyards.
For the Casa Polly residence in Rome, architecture and interior design studio 02A Studio introduced a balance between the home’s original “raw” aesthetic and the occupants’ preference for softer details. Designed with a combination of existing elements and new decor pieces, the team refreshed the 120-square-metre apartment to best fit the needs of its newest residents.
Chiara Armando has restored a historic house in Rethymno, Greece, originally designed as a courtyard, prioritising natural light and the original stone structure. The Secret Garden project features a Venetian-era portal, repurposed masonry, and an open-plan layout.
The Coach House is a three-bedroom house located in London, United Kingdom, designed in 2023 by Open Practice Architecture. This family home balances comfort and interaction with its original utilitarian outbuildings, and its clean and calming interior explores materiality to reveal an environment celebrating light and aesthetic engagement across the dwelling’s different spaces.