House GS, a house located in Cieneguilla, Peru, was completed in 2014 by designer Vicca Verde. The design takes as a reference the typical rammed earth walls of the region: it follows the same construction process but reinterprets it in a contemporary way, using concrete tinted in earth tones. The concrete work is complemented by metal structures that allow for large spans and create the wide sloped roof, with few support points, over the main loft unit.
Urban Stillness is a 43 m² loft located in Kyiv, Ukraine, designed by Oleksii Bezkorovainyi. The micro-apartment showcases an industrial style, with a raw concrete ceiling paired with warm textures like green tiles and wood cabinetry. Highlights include a steel-framed kitchen canopy and a concealed bed, alongside calming spaces dedicated to unwinding and self-reflection amid the chaos of city life.
Elegantly crafted by Veronica Mimoun Studio in 2024, Penthouse in Barcelona epitomises contemporary comfort. Located in Barcelona, Spain, this stunning penthouse overlooks Turo Park and features sleek lines and large glass panels. The interior showcases a calming colour palette and tasteful furnishings, including a beautifully appointed terrace wrapped in lush greenery that encourages relaxation and alfresco dining.
DUA has designed Foxes Grove, a house with a timber frame structure in Ireland. Constructed from Siberian larch cladding, Foxes Grove utilises the material to wrap the exterior and filter southern light into the interior. The ground floor showcases a raw concrete floor that drops down, while the upper two bedrooms are separated via an eaves roof light window and triple height space lined with plywood.
The House Under the Pines is a house designed by Konzola Arhitektura in 2024. The architectural complex consists of two structures integrated into the typology of a neighborhood predominantly composed of family homes with tourist rentals on the western coast of Istria, Croatia.
The design features a recognizable single-pitched roof and smooth façades with a horizontal strip of glazing, set within two functional units respecting the existing greenery of the site.
Jardan‘s showroom in Byron Bay, Australia, is a physical expression of the brand’s alignment with the local beach culture and the relaxed Australian lifestyle. Designed by IF Architecture and completed in 2024, the showroom features a series of architectural interventions that unfold the space as distinct volumes, capturing a sense of calm through moments of compression and release, with thoughtfully curated furnishings that echo the local context.
In-Land Living is a house situated in New York, NY, United States, designed by Space4Architecture. Reimagining the traditional barn typology, this innovative abode adapts classic forms with modern-day practicality. Emphasizing geometric simplicity and clean lines, the dwelling harmonizes with its secluded environment, creating versatile, modern spaces that can serve as residences, art studios, remote workspaces, or a combination of uses.
This project entails a renovation of a house in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Designed by ardor—studio in 2024, the house’s design maximises space, light and comfort and results in a white, minimal interior. The large windows ensure brightness in the rooms throughout the day while oak wood veneer is the dominating material used for furniture, doors and the mezzanine layer, enhancing warmth and comfort in spaces.
