Shanghai-based Interior Design firm Tales Creative was invited by long-term client Tengda Construction to create a new office space for the company in the vibrant city of Hangzhou. Commencing work in 2024, the founder of Tales Creative, Gao Lingli, conceived of an overall concept inspired by Cubism – using its structural principles to fuse various architectural and landscape elements, and transforming the top floor of the Taizhou Tengda Center into a vividly colorful space.
Set within a meander of the Allyn River on Barrington Tops in Allynbrook, Australia, Earth by The River is a house designed by Luigi Rosselli Architects in 2024. The design features distinct extensions linked by open-sided verandas that incorporate solid rammed earth construction, promoting sustainability and low embodied carbon.
The Capriccio House serves as a testimony to contemporary design through its open-plan layout and nuanced integration of the surrounding nature. Designed by Vitor Dias Arquitetura, the three-story residence in Louveira, Brazil spreads across 450m² (4,843 sq ft) while artfully adjusting to its surroundings with a striking low-slope roof.
This Japandi Apartment in Panama City, Panama, designed by Anna Faligowska of PIEKNO Studio, showcases Scandinavian warmth and Japanese calm. Completed in 2025, the apartment captures a thoughtful balance between function and emotion, with soft wood textures, ample natural light, and spaces that evoke a sense of belonging. The design philosophy transforms the apartment into a sanctuary that nurtures connections and inspires growth, reflecting simplicity, authenticity, and nature.
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Casa EB is a single-family house designed by AC Design | Alessandro Consoli Design, located in Parzanica, Italy. The project features clean lines, balanced symmetries, and neutral tones, showcasing an Italian-Japanese design style approach that integrates the surrounding landscape. The original home was renovated, creating a structure that blends memory and innovation in an effort to restore identity and character to the building, which overlooks Lake Iseo and the surrounding mountains.
The Floating House, located in Copenhagen, Denmark, was designed by Garde Hvalsøe. The spacious houseboat features a minimalist interior with bespoke solutions that celebrate the natural beauty of Garde Hvalsøe‘s handcrafted cabinetry. This floating home showcases custom furniture and finishing details by the firm that Søren Hvalsøe Garde founded in 1990, and its design highlights connections to the immediate environment and reflects a passion for houseboats.
Wood House is a secluded architectural retreat nestled in the heart of Portugal’s Douro Valley. Crafted by MJARC Architects in 2025, this modular wooden residence embodies a strong commitment to the principles of green architecture. From the outset, the project aimed to minimize its impact on the surrounding landscape. The wooden cladding and green roof ensure both aesthetic integration and ecological support, making Wood House a hallmark of sustainable living.
