In the heart of the dynamic Marais district, Olivier Debin Studio has transformed a 50 m² apartment in Paris, France, into a stunning illustration of hyper-nature design. Finalized in 2024, Jarente merges custom, contemporary furniture with earthy materials such as birch plywood, glass, terracotta, and tadelakt, creating a cozy atmosphere that captures modern urban living’s essence.
Elmo Studios has completed the interior for the Furniture.com headquarters in New York City. Featuring several custom furnishings, the project aims to balance the warmth of residential design with the functionality of a tech office. The design incorporates elements like oversized table lamps, aluminum-framed glass partitions, and original artworks.
BAAO combined deep colors, textured shapes, and marble accents to create a dramatic interior for this Boerum Hill townhouse. Designed to accommodate entertaining, the spaces include a curved sofa in the parlor and a marble-topped kitchen island. Unique touches like a gold painted relief and smoked glass sconces add character throughout the home. The primary suite features soft lavender gray plaster and stained oak elements, while outdoor areas are finished in travertine checkerboard.
Located in Treviso, Italy, Casa DB is a 2023 apartment renovation by studio RAUM. The design preserves the original 1930s structure’s high ceilings, stucco work, and doors while subtly adapting the layout for contemporary living. The renovation emphasizes color, with each room enveloped in carefully selected tones, and recreates historical flooring using modern materials. The result is a refined living space that balances past and present, honoring its roots while embracing modern needs.
Local studio ZOOCO Estudio has renovated a historic house in Madrid, Spain. Designed in 2022, the Casa Cientoonce project incorporates elements reminiscent of early 20th-century residential architecture. The team aimed to peel back accumulated layers to reveal the original features, including Catalan vaults and rustic materials, injecting the space with character and respecting its historical context.
Casa Cariño, located in Guadalajara, Mexico, is a serene sanctuary designed by Dinamita Taller. Designed in 2023, this house reflects the artistic passions of its photographer owners. Casa Cariño stands as a testament to the beauty of intentional living and storytelling.
Feng House by BLA Design Group in Vancouver, Canada, seamlessly combines West Coast modern architecture with traditional Chinese design. The home features large gables, floor-to-ceiling windows, and sliding glass doors, maximizing natural light and creating interconnected spaces.
Influenced by Vancouver’s climate, it incorporates standing seam metal cladding and cedar siding. The interiors honor the family’s Asian heritage with custom artwork, slatted wood panels, and culturally elegant furnishings. Designed in 2022, the project reflects a blend of cultural influences and modern living trends.
Sawyer Retreat is a vacation house in Michigan, United States, designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects in 2024. It integrates into the native sand dune landscape with charred wood siding and panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Built on a lakeside bluff, it features two skewed wooden boxes over a concrete base.