Set within a historic house from the 1940s in Palermo, Casa Demetra reaps the rewards of a meticulous renovation by Italian studio PuccioCollodoro Architetti, which combines elegance, functionality and respect for history. The architects streamlined its two floors into one, conceiving the main spaces as a large open layout that promotes visual and functional continuity between rooms.
Hidden in a historic residential enclave in Baltimore, a 1970s ranch-style house is transformed with a 2,000-square-foot guest house and a re-envisioned landscape through a series of outdoor and transitional spaces. The resulting compound embodies a sense of calm and provides repose for the young family amidst the hustle of the nearby city.
Nestled in the lush landscape of Guarujá, Brazil, the AJM Iporanga House reflects the essence of tropical elegance with a strong connection to nature. Designed by Marina Salles Arquitetura e Interiores in 2023, this house invites natural light, ventilation, and the surrounding greenery into every room, creating a serene and sophisticated retreat defined by its earthy palette and modern decor.
The Academy Highlands House is a restful haven nestled on a serene rise in Bellingham, WA, designed by Risa Boyer Architecture. This extraordinary house showcases a blend of natural materials and minimal furnishings to create a space where comfort and creativity harmonize. Striking a balance between contemporary architecture and its verdant surroundings, the property captures sweeping vistas of Whatcom Lake while offering residents plenty of space to unwind and relax.
Recently completed by designer Caterina Esposito in Italy, Colore! is a penthouse characterised by bold colors that play in the large living room creating perspectives and overlaps that emphasise and expand the interiors. Among the materials, lacquered mesh lightly “separates” the private path from the living room.
Tiny Auro is a remarkable cabin conceived by Trawa Arquitectos, situated in Puerto Varas, Chile. Finished in 2024, this distinctive edifice encourages individuals to disconnect from the chaos of everyday life and reconnect with the great outdoors. Positioned between the breathtaking Calbuco volcano and the peaceful banks of Lake Llanquihue, this haven pays tribute to the allure of the Lakes Region.
House for BEES, a house located in Mosman, Australia, was designed in 2021 by Downie North Architects. Driven by shared values of connectedness, site-specificity, place making and passive design, House for BEES encompasses a refined addition directly connected to the garden. Conceived as a garden room, the design directly grounds and orients the occupants toward their garden. Kitchen, living and dining spaces are lightly contained by a floating roof.
This compact but stylish apartment in Brasília, Brazil, features the work of local studio BLOCO Arquitetos, who focused creativity on light-filled decor utilising reclaimed wood, exposed concrete and modern accessories. The home measures 68 m² (732 sq ft), and the considerable redevelopment included the removal of many of the home’s interior walls and the refitting of the apartment’s entire layout.
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