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Looking Glass — A Revitalized Lakefront Retreat

Looking Glass — A Revitalized Lakefront Retreat

Looking Glass sits on the shore of Lake Washington in Seattle, WA, United States, a reimagined house by Olson Kundig for multigenerational living by the water. The project reworks a 1990s split-level into a modern, family-focused retreat, pairing reflective materials with a calm, lake-ready palette. Inside and out, the composition balances open gathering zones with quieter corners for reading, working, and watching the light move across the lake.

Beverly Crest by Whipple Russell Architects

FeaturedBeverly Crest by Whipple Russell Architects

Beverly Crest traces a steep Beverly Hills, CA, United States hillside with the confidence of a seasoned local. Whipple Russell Architects shapes the house as a sequence of terraces, bridges, and rooms, each tuned to the ridgeline and city views. What begins as a quiet entry across water opens into a layered home where a Mediterranean-inflected retreat meets Los Angeles energy over five descending levels.

Apartment in Kichijoji by Roovice

Apartment in Kichijoji by Roovice

Apartment in Kichijoji renovates a compact apartment in Musashino, Japan, reworking daily life around a larger, more open kitchen by Roovice. The project turns a former 3LDK layout into a generous living–dining–kitchen zone, where exposed structure, oak parquet, and custom carpentry support a brighter, more connected way of living. Every move favors shared rooms and easy circulation while respecting the calm character of a residential neighborhood.

Block House: Interior by Studio MA

Block House: Interior by Studio MA

Block House: Interior sits within a three-level house in Prague, Czechia, where Studio MA works directly with the sloping terrain of Šárecké Valley. The project refines everyday living with clear geometry, long views and a restrained material palette that connects the main living floor, the private spa level and the roof-terrace bedrooms into one continuous experience. Calm light, durable finishes and precise proportion drive the atmosphere throughout the home.

Bronze and Black House by SPF:architects

FeaturedBronze and Black House by SPF:architects

Bronze and Black House steps lightly across a Los Angeles hillside, its long upper volume skimming above gardens and pool. SPF:architects arranges the house and companion studio along a decisive linear spine, tying together cul-de-sac ends and calibrating every room to the surrounding views. Inside the house, warm materials and generous glazing support open daily living while keeping the experience of the steep site legible from morning to night.

Francesca’s House: Lively Family Apartment Crafted for Digital Life

Francesca’s House: Lively Family Apartment Crafted for Digital Life

Francesca’s House sets a vivid scene in Desio, Italy, where Storie Design Studio reworks a traditional apartment around a young family’s daily rituals and digital presence. Exposed beams, bold color and custom solutions respond to influencer Francesca Biella’s need for a home that reads as both lived-in retreat and ready-made set. Each room supports family life first, then quietly steps forward for the camera when the story begins again.

Apartment in Kifissia Reframes Modernist Roots with Lush Color

Apartment in Kifissia Reframes Modernist Roots with Lush Color

Apartment in Kifissia reworks a 1980s apartment in Kifisia, Greece, with a clear eye on its modernist bones and open plan. Panagiotis Papanikolaou Design Studio preserves the generous windows and original wood while threading in new color and material cues that echo the surrounding landscape. The result is an updated urban home that respects its past yet feels distinctly present.

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