Carranza Vazquez arquitectos has completed a multifamily residential building in the city of Jesús María, Córdoba, Argentina. The scheme includes four 130-square-meter housing units arranged along a north-south slope and organized into two programmatic strips.
The Avondale Residence in Houston’s historic Avondale neighborhood was renovated by HR Design Dept. The 1910 Craftsman house, once belonging to Texas Governor Ross Sterling, was restored to balance history with modern details. Enhancements include a second-floor skylight and scalloped wood screens, pairing with the owners’ antique Indian furniture collection.
Oslo Cowork, a compact coworking space designed by BABELstudio, is located in Bilbao, Spain. Featuring a minimalist aesthetic, the office serves as both an architecture photography studio and a coworking space. The design incorporates a double-height structure, creating distinct zones for different activities.
Spanish studio ARK Architects has completed a minimalist residence encased in staircases to preserve ancient trees on the plot in Benahavís, Spain. Named Villa Kaizen, the home fits snugly between several leafy trees. The name “kaizen” translates from Japanese to mean “improvement” and refers to the home’s strict minimalism, which nods to archetypal Andalusian villas.
Architecturefirm has transformed a 1930s-era power plant in Richmond, Virginia, into the headquarters for Arts & Letters Creative Co. The branding and marketing company now occupies the historic building in Shockoe Bottom, reimagined as a vibrant, day-lit workspace.
Located in Brooklyn, The Annex at The New Work Project is a meeting and events space designed by The New Design Project in 2023. It features bold materials, custom millwork, and vintage furniture.
The Moon Gate ADU by Cover Architecture, a 620-square-foot dwelling in Altadena, California, offers a retirement retreat for his mother near his family home. Placed at the front of the lot, the ADU introduces two new structural forms that contrast the existing suburban house. Geometric facades, with curved walls and eaves, serve both aesthetic and functional purposes, ensuring daylight and privacy. The interior features a playful design with natural materials for a comfortable and sophisticated living space.
October Design Studio has unveiled the two-level A.T. Apartment in Vilnius, Lithuania, featuring a modern aesthetic with industrial accents. Designed in 2023, the loft apartment offers a unique spatial layout. Exposed wiring, ship deck lights, a relief wall and chevron-patterned parquet flooring feature alongside abundant plants. This combination creates a space where contemporary design meets subtle industrial elements, resulting in a warm and balanced environment.