Whyle sets a new rhythm for extended stays in Washington, DC, United States, recasting the hotel as a series of lived-in apartments by MA | Morris Adjmi Architects. Clean lines, generous glazing, and carefully chosen furnishings support guests who might be working, resting, or exploring the neighborhood over weeks rather than nights. Every choice leans toward everyday comfort, from full kitchens to leafy corners that soften the building’s glass and steel shell.
House Slabbert sits in Stellenbosch, South Africa, where SALT Architects reworks a modest 1973 modernist house into a more connected family home. The single storey house is re-planned for convivial cooking, outdoor gathering, and better light, yet the low-profile street façade stays recognizably of its time. New internal and external sequences now support an easy movement between public rooms, private quarters, and a series of terraces tuned to everyday life.
Verdizela House sits in Marisol, Corroios, Portugal, where the Atlantic breeze reaches a pine forest edge and filters into a quiet domestic world. Estúdio AMATAM arranges this house as a contemporary courtyard dwelling, drawing on Mediterranean and Islamic precedents to pursue calm, control light, and temper the coastal climate. Across its white walls and timber accents, the residence reads as a disciplined retreat for introspective living.
Blueinc House rises in Quinta da Baroneza, Brazil, by Padovani Arquitetos as a three-level house organized around an assertive L-shaped plan. The residence in the interior of São Paulo arranges social, leisure, and private rooms around a central yard, drawing views to the horizon while threading outdoor circulation between volumes. Wood, stone, and metal mark the exterior, setting up a calm yet active stage for daily life and weekend gatherings.
914 JS3 sits in Gavà Mar, Spain, as a contemporary house by Exitprojectes that turns firmly toward its own garden. Behind a graphic white volume and stone walls, the home pulls daily life around water, porches, and trees, keeping the surrounding suburb at arm’s length. Calm surfaces, filtered light, and measured views give the coastal setting a resort-like ease without losing a sense of privacy.
Casa Falco unfolds as a calm, contemporary house in Sant’Arpino, Italy, where Labia Design choreographs light, texture, and color across generous domestic rooms. Floor‑to‑ceiling glazing, stone-clad walls, and dark wood accents frame daily life for its residents, from the open living area to the secluded bedroom suite and bathing rooms. Throughout, a restrained palette meets bold moments of color, giving each zone a distinct atmosphere without breaking the overall clarity.
Casa Silvestre unfolds as a two-level apartment in Grumo Nevano, Italy, where Labia Design leans into dark tones and carefully tuned light. The project reworks circulation, furnishings, and finishes to give daily life a richer, more composed setting, turning a once-ordinary family home into a layered interior experience. Spaces feel generous yet precise, with each level shaped around a clear purpose and a distinct, tactile palette.
Casa Granata sets a refined domestic scene in Frattamaggiore, Italy, where Labia Design reshapes an apartment into a calm yet animated sequence of rooms. Soft neutrals, pale wood, and tailored furnishings frame family life while broad glazing draws in daylight from the terrace. Each room holds a distinct mood, from the sociable living core to the characterful children’s quarters, giving the project a warm, contemporary Italian rhythm.
