The Higienópolis Apartment, located in São Paulo, Brazil, was designed in 2022 by Sandra Sayeg arquitetura. This apartment reflects the pursuit of a space that balances functionality and comfort, in tune with the new phase of its residents’ lives. The design allows for both intimate living and frequent hosting of friends and family in a fluid space.
Casa ID is a contemporary apartment located centrally in Casamassima, Italy, designed in 2019 by (dp)ª STUDIO. The project transforms a paused endeavor into a modern living space, showcasing a simplistic exterior with a flowy interior, sculptural furnishings, and ample natural light. It highlights the balance of comfort and elegance while maintaining the identity of the original structure and integrating with the well-rooted environment.
Casa Paris, a 480m² house in Paris, France, designed by Nildo José + arquitetos associados, features a mix of cultures and experiences. This project showcases a blend of Brazilian design and French sophistication, highlighted by elegance, light, high ceilings, a sculptural staircase, and large windows.
With five floors, the house has well-resolved spaces for everyday life, housing pieces by renowned designers and Brazilian artworks within a cozy and delicate context.
Architecture firm Punto Zero has revamped the interiors of an early 20th-century penthouse in Rome, Italy. Designed in 2024, the refurbishment of Casa Euforia focused on slightly modifying the original layout and using colorful, fluted boiserie to achieve a balance between tradition and contemporaneity.
Rusafova-Markulis architects designed a house titled Cabin House on a wooded suburban lot in Asheville, NC, USA. Completed in 2020, the retreat has a dark facade to help camouflage it within the forest, which the owner specifies will grow closer to the house in time. The design references traditional cabin interiors with stripped-back touches including exposed wooden frames, rough-sawn pine plywood ceilings, and warm pine floors.
Urban Cabane Antares is an apartment located in Barcelona, Spain. Designed by Georg Kayser and crafted in 2024, this property offers a sophisticated city lifestyle, blending streamlined design with practical details.
StudioVA Arquitetos, led by principal architect Vinicius Almeida, designed the Ricardo Home apartment in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2024. The project emphasizes urban aesthetics and integrated spaces, blending exposed concrete with wooden and porcelain flooring. Key features include custom carpentry, modular seating, and a distinct kitchen-dining area. The apartment serves as both a personal retreat and a welcoming space for entertaining friends and family.
Japanese design studio Roovice renovated this 1970s wooden house in Kamakura, Japan, focusing on functionality and pet-friendly features. With an understated, relaxed aesthetic, updates include expanded kitchen space, a bright double-height lightwell, and exposed wooden beams.
The redesign blends practicality and charm, creating a peaceful, comfortable home where natural light and smart design choices enhance the living experience. Designed in 2023, the Fueda House reflects a seamless balance between old and new.