Messner Architects‘ RVTK project in Schlanders, Italy is a stunning renovation and expansion of a 1978 three-story residential building. The multi-unit housing development features a complete overhaul of the existing attic floor, as well as renovations to the basement and first-floor apartments to create three distinct living spaces. Situated on a south-facing slope in the picturesque Val Venosta region, the project boasts impressive mountain and valley views, with each floor offering unique outdoor amenities like terraces, gardens, and loggias.
Designed by the renowned e.Re Studio Architects, the captivating BGH House stands tall in Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia. This stunning 2024 residential project showcases a harmonious blend of modern architecture and thoughtful spatial planning, seamlessly integrating with its lush, tree-lined surroundings. With a focus on balancing the interplay of light, materiality, and volume, the BGH House offers a modern living experience that is both functional and visually distinct.
Arabella Rocca‘s Fusco House apartment in Rome, Italy showcases a contemporary and minimalist design aesthetic within a 175 sq m indoor and 59 sq m outdoor space. Featuring geometric lines, contrasting colors, and carefully selected materials like sandblasted parquet flooring and striped crema d’Orcia in the master bathroom, this fourth and fifth-floor apartment in an elegant residential complex blends harmonious spaces with a focus on functionality and visual appeal.
In the heart of Paddington, Australia, THOSE Architects have transformed a former mechanical garage and a 1960s commercial building into a cohesive, modern office space known as Goodhope. Designed in 2023, this 700-square-metre project seamlessly blends old and new, showcasing a material palette of off-form concrete, Victorian ash timber, and a striking, handmade brick facade. With a focus on sustainability and an elevated domestic sensibility, Goodhope offers a unique workspace that challenges traditional office design.
Sydney architect David Parsons has breathed new life into a Californian Classic bungalow in the leafy suburb of Rosebery, transforming it into a sun-drenched sanctuary that celebrates seamless indoor-outdoor living. Designed in 2022, this comprehensive renovation fulfilled the clients’ vision for an additional level with two bedrooms and an ensuite, a redesigned open-plan living area, and a new double garage.
Balancing heritage and height restrictions with the need for ample sunlight was a key challenge, but the meticulous design process, aided by 3D modelling, resulted in a solution that met all requirements.
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.
Akaike Tohyama Architects‘ Himawari Nursery School in Tokyo, Japan, is a captivating new addition to the city’s architectural landscape. Designed in 2022, this one-story wooden structure was created to foster interaction and experiences among children of different ages. By strategically zoning the nursery rooms, hall, and staff areas, the design promotes a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces, transforming the entire site into a vibrant “playground” for the young students.
Expanding the living space for a young family, Austrian architect Philipp Gitterle‘s “House with a Crown” seamlessly blends timber construction with a contemporary design aesthetic. Completed in 2023, this single-family home in Austria showcases the natural beauty of wood throughout its facade and interior, complemented by a striking glass-enclosed attic that brings the outdoors in. With a focus on efficiency and rapid construction, this project exemplifies the innovative use of sustainable materials to create a modern, light-filled dwelling.
