Life Down A Lane, a house in Melbourne’s Richmond neighbourhood designed by Tom Robertson Architects, features a central courtyard. The contemporary family home is surrounded by neighbours, necessitating a design that balances privacy with openness. The living spaces are elevated for increased sunlight, while the interiors contrast monochromatic exteriors with light tones.
Robust external forms open to the courtyard, providing a focal point and ensuring security. Central spaces include a sculpted marble island in the kitchen and a dramatic full-height window for exterior views.
Villa Lev is a house in Tulum, Mexico, designed by the local studio Espacio 18 Arquitectura in 2024. The building comprises three volumes positioned in a horseshoe shape to create a central courtyard and increase its connection with the natural surroundings and ensure more privacy.
The dwelling was constructed using raw concrete, with wooden furniture used throughout the space to give the interior a warmer atmosphere.
Located in Brooklyn, The Annex at The New Work Project is a meeting and events space designed by The New Design Project in 2023. It features bold materials, custom millwork, and vintage furniture.
DIG Architects has completed the Vaulted Monochrome House in Mumbai’s central suburb. The 4300-square-foot (399-square-meter) apartment was designed with a minimalist approach to create a clutter-free and cozy space for a socially active family. Its architectural centerpiece is a vaulted ceiling, complemented by elements like a gabion wall and Ceppo-De-Gre stone.
The design, characterized by a monochromatic palette, seamlessly integrates social and private areas, with adjustments made to accommodate the family’s functional and aesthetic needs.
The House Under Pines in Novigrad, Croatia, was designed by Konzola Arhitektura and completed in 2024. The vacation home and rental house feature elements of traditional Istrian architecture, such as a single-pitched roof, alongside modern features including strip windows.
Atelier du Pont has renovated Estancia San José in Menorca, Spain, transforming an old ruin into a 300-square-metre summer residence with Minorcan influences. Featuring arched Iroko windows and stone facade, the house combines raw materials with vibrant elements like an acid yellow kitchen.
The organic forms and textured finishes throughout the interior pay homage to local craftsmanship, while the garden is a natural setting surrounded by garrigue and wild olive trees.
Zalc Arquitetura redesigned the 240-square-meter Apartment FT in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2020. The renovation prioritized functionality and integration, featuring changes like decorative hydraulic tiles and a green-toned mashrabiya in the entrance hall.
The project focused on social areas, integrating the terrace and living room. Intimate areas saw minimal intervention, preserving children’s suites and transforming others. Exclusive design pieces and strategic color use highlight the aesthetic continuity throughout the space.
OOOOX respected the architectural “soul” of Lanzarote during the centuries-old property refurbishment, adding white concrete floors and green tiled walls. OOOOKX relaid the layout over both storeys to create more beds for guests on the island in the Atlantic Ocean, during the renovation of Villa Amonita Lanzarote.
