The Casa Canal by Daiber & Aceituno Architects is a wooden house in Frutillar, Chile. Its design focuses on functionality, sustainability, and connecting with the rural landscape. The project features two main volumes, separated by a corridor, that distinctively divide the social and private areas. Key elements include a covered patio and an efficient rainwater-collecting roof.
Emphasising austerity and adaptability, the house embraces its surroundings while providing a versatile living space.
Eliza Blair Architecture has completed a townhouse in Melbourne, Australia, with spaces that challenge conventional family home norms. Designed in 2023, the project is one of four townhouses carved from a historic residence. The architect and homeowner’s goal was to create a compact, tranquil urban retreat.
As the crisp autumn air settles in, many homeowners turn on their heating systems for the first time since spring. While this transition brings comfort, it also poses a crucial opportunity to enhance your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ).
AIM has revamped an apartment in Milan’s center, prioritizing open and sociable spaces. Designed in 2024, the “Living Without Boundaries” project features dynamic interiors where volumes are arranged around a central living area. The renovation focused on a seamless living space, incorporating diverse finishes and functional elements like flamed iron and lime-clad volumes.
House over the wall by Chaoffice in Beijing, China was designed in 2022. The project approaches renovation creatively, blending old and new structures. The house integrates elements like “basket”, “suitcase”, and “cabinet” that provide natural light and fresh air. Its design maintains the site’s original characteristics while enhancing functionality and aesthetics.
Lebanon-based design office StudioBo has completed a six-by-six-metre rooftop mini home in Beirut, creating “a space to find peace” amidst urban chaos. Designed in 2023, Pied-à-terre features a sloped sunbed room and a monolithic interior. Described as “a space to find silence”, the entirely off-grid home is powered by rooftop solar panels.
Cabin 192, a house in Los Cardales, Argentina, was transformed by Daniel Canda & Asociados in 2023. The project involved retaining the existing brick volume and replacing its gable roof with a flat, metal-supported one to add new bedrooms. Internally, walls were removed to create an open layout and a central concrete structure. Stone and glass were used to differentiate the volumes, prioritising a fluid, simple interior in contact with nature.
Located near the Biscayan coast in Spain, Casa Rosa by Polo Estudio offers a modern interpretation of the Basque farmhouse. Designed in 2024, the house features compact concrete volumes that blend traditional construction with contemporary living.
