The Restyling CD project by Didonè Comacchio Architects aims to revitalize a 1960s house in Castelfranco Veneto, Italy, enhancing functionality and aesthetics. Designed in 2025, it focuses on a modern, inviting exterior and well-lit, open-concept interiors. Optimized for light and spaciousness, the home features chic furnishings, a central kitchen island for gatherings, and a spa-like bathroom. This restyling creates an inviting, contemporary residential environment that blends natural elements with elegant design.
Perched atop a ridgeline in Queenstown, New Zealand, Ridge House epitomizes contemporary design blended with rustic elements. This 2024 project by designer Ben Hudson reveals a cozy interior characterized by earthy tones and organic materials. Much like a traditional country home, the property features a welcoming parquet-floored entrance, a centerpiece kitchen, and sumptuous spaces that open to majestic views of the Remarkables mountain range.
Set in Conca D’Oro, a neighbourhood in northern Rome, VDS House‘s original 1960s layout is well-composed. Italian studio 02A Studio retains the home’s spatial arrangement with careful intervention in the kitchen and the two bathrooms.
Dimora Magenta is a large, elegant apartment located on the first floor of a historic building in Milan city center, Italy, designed by Bevilacqua Architects in 2023. The residence, which overlooks Corso Magenta, features a classic aesthetic that incorporates iconic design pieces and precious handcrafted materials, showcasing the best of Italian craftsmanship while also integrating modern home automation and audiovisual systems for a hyper-contemporary experience.
In Los Angeles, where the landscape is as much a client as the human resident, architecture becomes an act of translation. This Beverly Hills, CA house, conceived by Whipple Russell Architects, answers a geologic challenge with sculptural serenity — a cascading Mediterranean retreat that follows the natural slope of its ridgeline parcel with grace, restraint, and reverence.
A penthouse in the heart of Caserta’s historic center has undergone a radical transformation to meet the needs of modern, comfortable living. Designed by In-Nova Studio, the property features a minimalist aesthetic, with curated furnishings and natural materials employed throughout that create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Various custom furniture pieces, such as the lacquered kitchen with walnut inserts, emphasize an overall simplicity that ensures every corner is designed for everyday well-being.
Chalet VR offers a serene escape in Italy, conceived by designer Chiara Azzena in 2024. Illuminated by expansive windows and warmed by natural wood, the welcoming interiors are complemented by a focus on essential furnishings and serene spaces. Strengthened by a robust fireplace, the chalet masterfully balances mountainous views with contemporary understated luxury, creating a relaxing retreat embedded in its lush surroundings.
The Grasshome single-family house, designed by EME157, is located in Collado Mediano, Spain. Collaborating with LUMAN, this experimental home offers an open-plan layout featuring a kitchen, bathroom, laundry area, and mobile modular wardrobes. With a focus on bioclimatic architecture, it ensures thermal comfort and energy efficiency, maximizing natural light while minimizing energy consumption. The design not only respects the natural terrain but also integrates seamlessly with its stunning landscape.
