This contemporary family home in Singapore, designed by Ming Architects in 2023, offers a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living. The Vale House features a practical four-bedroom layout with a close connection to nature, addressing the challenges of its front-facing, busy street location through a deliberate design strategy. By creating an internal courtyard, the architects have turned the views inward, amplifying the tropical living experience and introducing natural light, ventilation, and lush greenery throughout the three-story residence.
Situated in the United States, the Kauhikoa Core House, designed by the innovative SAW // Spiegel Aihara Workshop in 2024, is a striking example of a “prefabrication hybrid” concept that optimizes efficiency and responsiveness to its surrounding landscape. This 812-square-foot house, built for a couple dividing their time between Indonesia and Maui, showcases a modular core that seamlessly integrates the home’s most technically complex elements, allowing the rest of the structure to adapt to its context with ease.
Penthouse B73, a stunning residential project in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a testament to the exceptional design prowess of CAST Studio. Nestled atop a luxurious apartment building, this lavish two-level apartment boasts breathtaking views of Vitosha Mountain, complemented by its meticulously crafted interior spaces. Featuring a lofty atrium, a central fireplace, and a range of premium finishes, this contemporary residence exemplifies the pinnacle of modern living.
Designed by the TGA Studio in 2024, the Moscova Fil Rouge project in Milan, Italy, showcases the transformation of a two-bedroom apartment into a flexible three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence. The design prioritizes optimal space utilization, including a unique bathroom layout that separates the master en-suite from a secondary bathroom. The living area features a versatile double-folding glass partition, allowing the space to function as either an open-concept living room or a second bedroom.
Located in the picturesque town of Jackson, Wyoming, the Logan Pavilion is a captivating family home designed by the renowned architecture firm CLB Architects. Originally built in 1997 on a tight budget and schedule, this minimalist dwelling has evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of the Logan family. Borrowing its form from local vernacular hay sheds, the home’s gabled roof and tall columns provide shelter on the open sagebrush plain, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.
The Casale Barberini, a stunning farmhouse designed by renowned architect Arabella Rocca, is situated within the Castel Lombardo estate on the Lazio coast, just a few kilometers from Rome, Italy. Completed in 2021, this 300 sq.m. house features an open-plan layout that seamlessly integrates the interior with the surrounding nature, offering residents a serene and visually connected living experience. The design revolves around the concept of “letting the outside world in,” with ample glazed openings and a carefully curated color palette that reflects the verdant landscape.
Exuding modern sophistication, the Vršovice Apartment in the Czech Republic showcases the exceptional work of Plus One Architects. This top-floor residence, designed in 2022, seamlessly blends the charming 20th-century architectural elements with a thoughtfully curated layout that caters to the needs of its inhabitants. By striking a balance between airy, open living spaces and intimate private corners, the designers have created a harmonious haven that embodies the essence of contemporary apartment living.
Introducing 1WSQ, a stunning new office development in Brooklyn, New York, designed by the acclaimed architecture firm Vocon. Crafted to evoke the exclusivity of a members-only club, the 5,400 square-foot amenity space on the 15th floor features a captivating blend of industrial elements and sophisticated design. Inspired by the sapphire brick exterior, the custom bar, named “The Garden,” serves as a striking centerpiece, complemented by custom blue banquettes and a harmonious palette of warm woods, metals, and soothing greenery.
