Archer + Braun, a London-based architectural practice, recently transformed a ground-floor flat in Edinburgh into a stunning, modern 5-bedroom family residence. Set in a conservation area within the Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the project exemplifies adept handling of design challenges.
The architects’ sensitivity to local conservation regulations, coupled with their experience on other listed projects in Edinburgh, was pivotal in achieving the homeowners’ vision of modern, airy living within historical constraints.
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.
Attic GG is an 11th floor apartment in Milan, Italy, designed by Numero [10] architetti in 2023. The Milan property features custom furniture and sleek lighting fixtures by Davide Groppi and Nemo Lighting. Large windows in the living room offer sweeping views of City Life, the Giuseppe Meazza stadium and the Lombardy mountains, complemented by Italian marble throughout. A central living space is surrounded by two bedrooms, a service area and a master suite with a travertine bathroom.
The Casa Canal by Daiber & Aceituno Architects is a wooden house in Frutillar, Chile. Its design focuses on functionality, sustainability, and connecting with the rural landscape. The project features two main volumes, separated by a corridor, that distinctively divide the social and private areas. Key elements include a covered patio and an efficient rainwater-collecting roof.
Emphasising austerity and adaptability, the house embraces its surroundings while providing a versatile living space.
Cottage in Šumava is a project by architect Markéta Cajthamlová, designed in 2023 in the Czech Republic. The structure features a traditional cottage form, complying with the strict requirements of the Šumava National Park.
Located in Naples, Italy, Casa MiraNapoli is a 2023 project by Paola Sola. This apartment, set in a 1950s building, offers panoramic sea views that inspired its redesign. Sola turned its former layout of separate rooms into a spacious living area filled with light, art, and contemporary furnishings. The minimalist kitchen, centered around an iconic white Saarinen table, complements the eclectic decor, which includes family treasures, bespoke joinery, and artworks.
Sunday Home is a 400-square-meter apartment in Turin, Italy, designed by zzstudio. The 2023 renovation emphasizes a less formal atmosphere, homogenizing the once chaotic and shabby interiors. This design approach aimed to make the large, previously unmanageable spaces more welcoming and functional.
Chilean studio Juan Carlos Sabbagh Arquitectos completed a glass house situated in a deciduous forest in Curicó, Chile. Designed in 2023, the project, dubbed Greenhouse, features wooden construction and was intended to immerse occupants in the surrounding environment.
