THEZA Architects renovated a historic apartment in Wrocław, Poland, by stripping back finishes to reveal its structural elements. Designed in 2022, the WrocLOFT project involved exposing the original brick facades and steel beams, while adding minimalist furniture and a compact staircase. The open loft studio features a flexible layout, with semi-transparent partitions and a movable curtain for privacy, blending historical textures with modern details.
Majamaja off grid village Helsinki is a collection of housing units operating completely off-the-grid in Helsinki, Finland, designed by Pekka Littow. The prefabricated cabins were assembled in a remarkable location with no road access or ground sanitation.
Casa en la Garriga, designed by Isla Architects, is located in Algaida, Spain. This 2020 house renovation embraced contemporary details while maintaining its Mallorcan vernacular style. The project involved rethinking the pre-imposed four-volume layout, integrating the structure with its Mediterranean landscape using local materials.
Located in the placid enclave of Aranya in Qinhuangdao, China, Holiday Home at the Seaside exemplifies extraordinary humble sophistication. Built by 昊 吴 of ZaoRuì Design in 2023, this loft home enchants with its impeccable fusion of indoor and outdoor spaces. A generous terrace offers breathtaking ocean views, welcoming the splendor of nature into everyday existence.
Singapore-based design firm ONG&ONG envisions the BECA-House, a private residence designed in 2019. Featuring rectilinear lines, this modern dwelling incorporates spacious and well-ventilated areas, enhancing its fluid design.
The house caters to multigenerational living, with thoughtfully designed interiors accommodating both communal and private spaces, such as the lush deck off the master bedroom for the grandparents and owners.
Swedish studio Johan Sundberg Arkitektur crafted the blackened-brick volumes of this Ljunghusen house around a courtyard with a swimming pool. Villa Tennisvägen is a low-lying dwelling in a pine forest by Scania’s southern coast. Arranged in a U-formation, the volumes create a series of brick-clad facades and wood-lined, light-filled interiors.
Set against the stunning scenery of Poland, the Mazurski house features contemporary design by Doomo, finalized in 2021. This architectural masterpiece beautifully merges with its natural environment, showcasing a dark wooden façade and expansive glass windows.
My Love is a warehouse-style, tropical villa perched on the cliffs of Freights Bay, on the South Coast of Barbados. Designed in 2023 by Studio Blue Architects, its structure comprises interlocking simple volumes that serve as a backdrop for a stunning local art collection. Fusing minimalist and bohemian styles, the residence allows for seamless indoor-outdoor living, with panoramic views and a covered terrace overlooking the infinity pool.
