Embedded within a lush tropical forest in São Paulo, Brazil, the Toque Toque House by Nitsche Arquitetos blends privacy with nature. Designed in 2022, this summer residence features a laminated timber structure elevated on a concrete basement to navigate the steep slope. The design prioritizes flexibility, offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from the upper elevation among the treetops.
HAPI House, designed by Christine Callsen in Copenhagen, Denmark, showcases a vibrant and individualized interior decor. Situated in a prestigious brick building, the project explores the theme of colors, incorporating hints of pink and yellow in every room. This approach invites individuality, creating spaces that are meaningful and personal, emphasizing atmosphere, vibrations, and vitality.
A 1960s flat in Milan has a new look after being redesigned by local studio Sciveres Guarini Associati. The apartment, known as Misa 9,5, was built between 1962 and 1963 within a skyscraper designed by architect Paolo Chiolini. Sciveres Guarini Associati updated the flat – characterised by original walnut wood furnishings – to better suit the lifestyle of the current owner.
The centerpiece of this property in Luxembourg City is a 19th-century terraced house that has been lavishly restored by local practice Kaell Architecte. Called GuestHouse 50, the multipurpose building was developed by a group of neighbors as a space to use for communal activities.
The Frame is a contemporary home in Amman, Jordan, designed by Paradigm in 2023. Featuring a double-volume atrium, the residence embraces natural light and offers panoramic views through expansive windows. The exterior showcases a geometric facade of natural stone, creating a modern and timeless visual rhythm.
NUA arquitectures has overhauled a narrow plot in Vila-seca, Spain, creating Sandra and Mario’s House with bright and airy interiors. Designed in 2022, the project favours a light volume contrasting the dense urban fabric, incorporating features like skylights and a split-level organisation to enhance space and natural illumination.
SottoSopra is a three-floor house reimagined by Italian design studio ZZ Studio in Giaveno, Italy. The design features an expansive open-plan living area created within the house’s gable roof, while the bedrooms remain on the first floor.
On the Mountain in Front of the Sea by Witt Architects in Israel offers a variation on local Israeli architecture. Designed in 2023, this house features a pair of stone buildings overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The layout includes a central patio, creating an intimate space with a pool, pergola, and local vegetation.