The Tribe Hotel in Baden-Baden, Germany, was designed by Studio Aisslinger to offer a balance of comfort, aesthetics, and functionality. Completed in 2023, the hotel features rooms with contrasting materials, bold colors, and elegant furniture.
Hotel Romeo Roma, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, has opened in the Italian capital. Situated at Palazzo Capponi on the Via di Ripetta, the building was converted into a hotel from a historic palazzo, which dates back to the 16th century. The studio aimed to create contemporary interiors featuring vaulted ceilings and three-dimensional forms that contrast with the building’s Renaissance exterior.
Architecture studio CHROFI has revamped a property in Collaroy, Australia, balancing ocean views with garden vistas. Designed in 2021, Long Reef House was transformed with a neutral color palette, emphasising subtle level transitions and rich detailing. The redesign focused on connecting the home to its surroundings, incorporating expansive glazing and exterior balconies. Despite maintaining the original floor space, the house was reimagined to suit a modern family’s needs, aligning with its coastal context.
Japan House by Sandbox Studio is a pavilion addition that enhances a 1920s Californian bungalow in Sydney, Australia, designed in 2023. The project emphasizes Japan-inspired design elements, blending natural materials, light, and landscape. It provides a private domain through a series of interconnected rooms, including Tatami and kitchen spaces.
Alva Roy has completed the douBLe House in Toronto, Canada. The home is clad in reflective black bricks, white panels, Shou Sugi Ban wood, and Corten steel. The materials accentuate the home’s distinct volumes, which include nine levels, providing varied spatial experiences.
Castle High is a coastal farmhouse located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designed by Hyde + Hyde Architects in 2021. The project transforms a thermally inefficient farmhouse into a contemporary residence, creating a natural-flowing horseshoe courtyard layout.
Perched atop a rocky shoreline in Hubbards, Canada, Rockbound by Omar Gandhi Architects serves as a refuge from the outside world. Designed with durable materials that adjust to changing weather patterns, this coastal house features an innovative engineering solution to anchor it firmly amidst its challenging locale.
Casas da Quinta de Cima in Tavira Municipality, Portugal, is a cluster of farmhouse apartments designed by João Pedro Falcão de Campos. Nestled on a 50-hectare family farm, these properties feature minimalist interiors and are characterized by their integration with the surrounding landscape.