The Studio Gamp! team combined two separate Civitavecchia apartments into this 160-square-metre dwelling, characterised by flowing wooden partitions. Designed in 2020, Casa Darsena features curved walls that echo the exterior lines of the 1990s building, creating a flexible layout and enhancing natural light. A key design element is a vertical oak screen that embraces the living area and transitions into a glazed, pivoting door leading to a home office, promoting interaction and connection throughout the space.
A4 Architecture + Planning‘s energy-efficient home renovation in Providence, RI, United States, exemplifies the future of sustainable living. Designed in 2020, this residential project showcases innovative design strategies that seamlessly blend energy efficiency, modern aesthetics, and functional living spaces.
With a focus on reducing the carbon footprint and enhancing occupant comfort, this renovation sets a new standard for eco-conscious home design in the region.
House for a Pirate in Valencia, designed by Navas Santoyo Atelier in 2023, embodies a unique blend of maritime charm and modern utility. This apartment redefines space, integrating open layouts with intimate refuges, ideal for socializing and personal solace. The design draws upon the area’s rich nautical history, providing a contemporary haven for urban pirates in Spain’s vibrant seaside city.
La Prua, designed by Doori Architettura in 2019, is a house extension located near Genoa, Italy, that offers a unique blend of modern living and breathtaking sea views. This coastal retreat, situated on a cliffside overlooking the splendid Gulf of Tigullio, provides a sanctuary of tranquility. With its minimalist design, every room within La Prua showcases a thoughtful balance between functionality and aesthetic appeal, making it an ideal haven for sea lovers and those seeking a serene getaway.
Discover the Wave Apartment, a reimagined space by Ricardo Miguel Ribeiro in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. This 2023 apartment design marries the tranquility of the ocean with innovative spatial organization. Through a unique “wave” wall and strategically placed furniture, including a boat window-inspired mirror, it captures and internalizes the majestic seafront vistas into every corner, offering a serene living experience enhanced by coherent design choices in materials and color palettes.
Explore the Santa Cruz Overlook, a Walker Warner-designed weekend retreat in California. Blending into the Pacific coastline with a muted palette and native plants, this beach-style home offers stunning ocean views. Inside, its nautical design features exposed rafters and a fresh white and sea blue palette, complete with whimsical touches and surfboard storage for beach adventures.
In Prague’s heart, known for its historic charm and architectural wonders, lies the Apartment for Sailors. Crafted by Obliqo in 2021, this apartment embodies the spirit of maritime adventure.
Drawing from a family’s transatlantic journey, its cozy minimalistic design showcases nautical blues, ship-inspired windows, and a cabin-like ambiance. Features like a pull-out table and custom storage solutions marry function with flair, while the kitchen’s diffused cladding and a French window transport residents to vast, open horizons.
The stunning 186 House in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico, epitomizes the synergy of contemporary design and nature. Conceived by architect Aaron Cappon and artfully brought to life with the intricate touch of designer Nyra Troyce, this seafront house immerses its inhabitants in an ambience where nature and architecture meet.
On a sprawling 1,306 m² (14,057.4 ft²) land, its design takes inspiration from Cancún’s famous balmy weather and vibrant surroundings. Troyce, deeply attentive to her clients’ lifestyles, crafts interiors that not only delight the eye but also provide functional, lasting solutions, thanks in part to the innovative use of textiles and materials.
