Katherine Charlton Design has reshaped a 1997-renovated Californian Bungalow in Melbourne. Known as Kew House, the redesign prioritizes functionality and warmth for a young family. The project included reconfiguring the floor plan to accommodate a main bedroom suite and living areas, removing outdated trims, and introducing black steel-framed windows. The design focuses on enhancing usability and storage within the existing structure, creating a harmonious and welcoming interior without expanding the home’s footprint.
The Alea Resort Hideaway, located in Bad Orb, Germany, is a hotel designed by Plajer + Franz in 2024. This sophisticated piece of architecture offers an innovative experience with an underground carpark, penthouses, a rooftop pool, and a spa with a gym. The interior features high-quality furnishings, including large-format tiles, french parquet flooring, and exposed concrete ceilings, creating a refined yet youthful ambience. Penthouses boast room heights up to five metres, with interiors clad in oak wood.
Fergus Garber Architects redesigned the Modern Maybeck house in Atherton, California, embracing early 20th-century architectural principles. The design, completed in 2022, retains a few outer walls to preserve the home’s expansive footprint and reimagines the layout. The new home, inspired by Bernard Maybeck’s iconic style, features heavy timber specially sourced and assembled on-site, aiming to blend modern refinement with a sense of familiarity and ruggedness.
Symbiotic Parasite is an Ahmedabad residential extension designed by Hsc Designs. The house, crafted by Hiloni Sutaria, melds tradition with contemporary principles for a young couple. Playful and dynamic, it stands out in its gated community, intriguing wildlife and locals alike. The name reflects a structural addition and symbiotic relationship, symbolizing harmonious coexistence with the existing residence. Its design philosophy harnesses natural light to create a serene ambience with practical touches.
Alicia Luxem designed “Turenne” in 2023, at this Paris apartment, where the interiors are defined by the use of lime-plaster walls and solid wood floors. In addition to the carpentry crafted from metal and locally-sourced, natural materials, this aesthetic is complemented by a “cutting-edge” art collection. Pale, neutral tones create a “calm shell”, accented by bold-coloured furniture found within the space. Vintage pieces with their “own stories” add “a bit of variety of colours” to the design.
Urban Soul Project has completed a set of cave-like holiday suites on the Greek island of Zakynthos. Designed in 2022, Yoma Suites is nestled within a steeply sloping site of the Greek isle. It position was chosen for optimal views to the west, overlooking the sea.
Holloway Li has revamped its Highbury Apartment at a Victorian terrace property in north London. The open-plan layout is intended as an “experimental ground” to develop Holloway Li‘s product ranges and domestic design solutions. The design is tied together by its daring colour palette and adventurous materiality, balancing heritage with hospitality interior extravagance. Holloway Li designed the kitchen in a way that’s informed by London’s fast-food outlets. The furniture at Highbury Apartment was custom-made by the studio to suit the interior.
The Aurora Apartament by Pascali Semerdjian Architects, located in São Paulo, Brazil, is an apartment redesigned in 2024. The architect relied on the clients’ specifications as he created the internal layout. Key details include the varied selection of local materials and distinctive aesthetics, including wooden and brass elements.
