In Bucharest, Romania, Jooca Studio designed the Serenity apartment, a duplex with a minimalist style, completed in 2024. This project features an open ground floor and three bedrooms upstairs. Existing finishes were refreshed, and new filomuro doors were added. Jooca Studio utilized natural light to define the main areas and incorporated textured and shaded elements to create a beach-inspired aesthetic. The design includes a multifunctional island, spacious dining, and organic materials, enhancing the interior with a pastel palette and feminine touches.
Israeli architect Yaron Eldad has designed a minimalistic house featuring a monochrome palette with natural materials and luxurious details, offering a dynamic and inviting living environment. The private home is characterized by exposed concrete, large floor-to-ceiling openings, and a seamless connection between the exterior and interior spaces, complemented by precisely detailed elements. The result is a relaxed, inviting, and homely atmosphere for a family of six.
Perched on a steeply sloping site at the edge of a fjord in Saguenay, Canada, Sur Le Ruisseau house was designed by local studio Matière Première Architecture in 2019 as a retreat from everyday life. The minimalist interiors are warmed with natural materials including a full-length red oak bookshelf, which extends throughout the home and doubles as a light fixture.
Galeria Apartment in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Architects Office in 2024, merges vintage and contemporary styles. The interior showcases thoughtful curation and bespoke furniture. The home features meticulously arranged spaces, vibrant artworks, and elegant design elements, including custom-made pieces and iconic furnishings.
Objekt Architecten renovated Lamat – a classic detached house in rural Wichelen, Belgium, in 2023. They restored and maintained the crow-stepped gable while adding new window openings, enhancing the garden connection. The interior was transformed with a double-height space and a concrete mezzanine.
Designed by YSG Studio in 2023, Mo Jacobsen is a home in Melbourne, Australia, blending Victorian weatherboard with a new addition. The home incorporates Middle Eastern and Nordic elements, with a focus on sustainability through the use of Hempcrete. The interior boasts rich spice notes, gem-hued leadlight panes, and various references to multiple cultures, creating a unique and harmonious living space.
John Patrick Cunningham has renovated an Upper West Side penthouse apartment in Manhattan, New York. Designed in 2023, the space reflects Danish Modern principles, focusing on functionality and materiality. The project involved restructuring the kitchen, updating bathrooms, and simplifying the floor plan to create a more cohesive and sophisticated living environment.
Brazilian designer Mariana Orsi conceived the Beta House during the pandemic as a refuge that incorporates natural elements and views. Designed in 2024, the house in Ribeirao Preto offers open views of a surrounding natural reserve. Key features include living pictures of plants in every corner, solid concrete slabs, and a lush landscape.
