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Feng Shui: Inside Melbourne’s Energy-Optimized House Design

Curvaceous white walls, hardwood floors, and geometric pendant lights create a modern interior.

Welcome to Feng Shui, a harmoniously designed house by Steffen Welsch Architects, completed in 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. This project embodies ancient Chinese principles, harmonizing natural elements to optimize energy flow. The design seamlessly integrates sunlight access, air, and organic materials, promoting a balanced, comfortable living environment. Discover how Feng Shui influences modern residential architecture, making every space in this house a testament to thoughtful and sustainable design.

Life Cycle: Inside Coburg’s Eco-Friendly House Conversion

Spacious, sun-filled open-concept interior with wood beams, slate floors, and built-in cabinetry.

Discover “Life Cycle,” a visionary house extension in Coburg, Australia, meticulously crafted by Steffen Welsch Architects in 2023. This design transcends traditional architecture, integrating a passive solar design with dynamic living spaces. Each area of the home, from the winter garden to the netted void for thermal regulation, is tailored to enhance thermal comfort, light, and acoustics, reflecting a commitment to both aesthetic elegance and environmental sensitivity.

Moscow Apartment: Insight into Space-Saving Solutions

Minimalist kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertop, and decorative red branches.

Discover how the Moscow Apartment, designed by Alexander Tischler in 2022, redefines compact luxury in the heart of the Russian Federation. This apartment cleverly maximizes a modest 38 square meters space, transforming it into a functional yet stylish habitat with distinct living and private areas. Explore how expert design and custom furniture make this space a modern marvel.

Peach Blossom Land Villa: Exploring Multi-functional Design in a House

A contemporary living room with sleek furniture, stone accents, and warm lighting.

Peach Blossom Land Villa, designed by Mountain Soil in 2023, epitomizes modern minimalism in a spacious Yiwu, China setting. This four-story house spans 510 square meters (5,490 square feet), ingeniously blending everyday functionality with personalised aesthetic choices. The design emphasizes flexible living areas and intricate spatial interactions, fostering a serene and luxurious residential environment for occupants.

House for a Pirate: Transforming a Valencia Apartment

A modern, minimalist kitchen with a sleek, red island and white cabinetry. A person stands in the background, blurred.

House for a Pirate in Valencia, designed by Navas Santoyo Atelier in 2023, embodies a unique blend of maritime charm and modern utility. This apartment redefines space, integrating open layouts with intimate refuges, ideal for socializing and personal solace. The design draws upon the area’s rich nautical history, providing a contemporary haven for urban pirates in Spain’s vibrant seaside city.

Pergola House: Ocean-View Modern Living by Studio Saxe

A modern, open-concept resort with a lush, tropical garden and a covered outdoor living area.

Pergola House, designed by Studio Saxe in 2022 in Playa Grande, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, exemplifies remarkable architectural synthesis. This house uniquely merges indoor and outdoor environments under cohesive, elegant pergola structures. Enhancing these connections are advanced sustainable features, like solar energy usage and natural ventilation, embodying modern design while respecting its lush, coastal setting.

The Stress Center: Pioneering Design in Medical Spaces in Greece

Bright, modern living space with textured curtains, custom shelves, and parquet flooring.

Located in Thessaloniki, Greece, The Stress Center, designed by Skarlakidis Architecture Studio in 2021, offers a unique blend of tranquility and functionality in medical facility design. Nestled in the scenic Kalamaria with sea views, this psychotherapeutic clinic employs a palette of soothing materials and a clever layout to foster an atmosphere of comfort and healing. With its innovative use of space, the center stands as a beacon of contemporary design, aimed at easing the inherent anxieties of medical visits through a spatial dance of movement and repose.