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.
Andrea + Joan Arquitectes designed the House on the Woods in Tarragona, Spain. Designed in 2023, the project features the rehabilitation of an old rural dwelling and its surroundings. It is conceived as an occasional residence, intended as a refuge integrated into the forest.
The preexisting dwelling lies within a set of disused stone walls, where a Mediterranean forest of pine and oak trees has grown over the years, creating a synergy between the architecture and the landscape.
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.
Side Angle Side transformed a 1970s rancher in Austin, Texas, into a spacious one-bedroom home. Designed in 2023, Reynolds Road was remodelled to improve energy efficiency and suit the homeowners’ lifestyle. Additions like solar panels, Tesla backup batteries, and rainwater collection provide reliable energy, allowing the property to go fully off-grid, as during a recent ice storm when power was out in the neighborhood.
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.
Residence LL is a multi-story house overlooking a lakeside view in southwestern China. Designed by Atelier About Architecture in 2023, the home spans roughly 500 square meters. Aiming to create a peaceful retreat, the architects addressed structural, spatial, and lighting challenges, using innovative materials like crushed marble and terrazzo.
The firm Black Rabbit remodeled the Friar Tuck Residence in 2024, embracing sustainability and natural materials while preserving its original form. Located in Austin, Texas, the mid-century house incorporates passive solar techniques and a variety of courtyards.
A Bit W Residence is a house in Nonthaburi, Thailand, designed by TA-CHA Design in 2024. The modernist-influenced home features basic geometric forms, passive design, and an open courtyard to enhance ventilation and green space.