Rathnelly House anchors a comprehensive renovation in Toronto, Canada by Studio VAARO, reshaping an Edwardian semi-detached home into a materially rich multi-family residence. The project enlarges usable area within the existing footprint through structural rethinking and a sculptural approach to concrete, wood, stone, and plaster. Across floors, crafted millwork, curving partitions, and an evolving stair establish a clear narrative of construction and comfort that supports family life and entertaining.
Apartment O lands inside a 1930s attic in Suttgart, Germany, where SOMAA rethinks a compact apartment into a vivid, flexible home. The project turns two small units and a former storage loft into one open interior anchored by a cook’s kitchen and a walkable bookshelf stair. It’s an urban retreat that swaps hard partitions for soft boundaries and surprise gestures, from a secret bathroom door to a curtain that reveals a workplace on demand.
Sleeping Lab·Tang sits in Beijing, China, conceived by Atelier d’More as a hospitality project with a crafted touch. Set at a key village crossroads near Universal Studios, the reworked B&B turns a once-abandoned compound into a calm, white-walled retreat. The team preserves the existing framework while reshaping the entry and courtyards into a coherent sequence that brings daylight, privacy, and a sense of flow.
North South House sits on a ridge in San Juan County, WA, United States, with Allied8 behind the 1,300 SF cabin’s measured footprint and lift. The house is a compact retreat for three generations, shaped by north–south outlooks and a precise structural strategy. Its long gable holds living and sleeping rooms that open to forest light, while a steel moment frame touches the land at only six points.
Guernerés opens onto the slopes of Grimentz, Switzerland, with chalet interiors by Amel Epiney. The project gathers luxury lodges near the village and orients living rooms to the snow fields. Inside, timber cladding, dark stone hearths, and brass-lit kitchens create a rich alpine palette that pivots from ski mornings to long fireside evenings.
In the heart of the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France, designer Micaela Granja has reimagined a 58 m² apartment duplex in 2023. Inspired by South American architecture, the uniquely shaped space feels fluid and soft through an appealing contrast of polished concrete and warm wood, successfully evoking a vacation-like ambiance amid thoughtful details.
A private house located in Bratislava, Slovakia, House With Gills features design by Beef Architekti. Specific to its design style, this 2023 project includes angled walls surrounding the exterior, including an atrium with a vertical garden that evokes a jungle. The deep layout of the home arranges the main living functions around this central area in a way that embraces outdoor views.
Sartoriale is an office project located in Panama City, Panama, designed by DOS – G arquitectos in 2025. The project embodies the brand’s founding values: tradition, craftsmanship, and bespoke, creating a warm and sensory atmosphere with materials like travertine and wood that inspire confidence and reflect a home-like environment, emphasizing collaboration and interaction within the space.
