This Destudio interior design in Valencia, Spain, centers around views over the old Turia riverbed. Ático Curvo features a glass facade, living room, kitchen and bedrooms that share the view, and further blur indoors and outdoors with a terrace replicating interior functions. A sculptural staircase uncovers construction details. This design also features a sloping roof, natural wood ceiling, soft-toned mortar walls, double-height ceiling, solarium, outdoor bath, open kitchen, black curved iron surfaces and natural wood.
Located in Naples, Italy, Casa D+M offers a new perspective on modern life within a cozy footprint of just 90 square meters. Crafted by Maurizio Vesce Architettura in 2023, this residence enchants with its meticulous combination of beauty and practicality.
Ismael Medina Manzano redesigned a 60-square-meter apartment in San Sebastian, Spain, in 2024. The Unplanned Domestic Prototype critically explores the transformative potential of the property. Modern domestic needs are the focus of this project that challenges standardized principles and reimagines living spaces in the 21st century.
The apartment was transformed into a flexible, multifunctional environment adaptable to the changing needs of contemporary life. Rather than reinforcing the static nature of the original design, it integrates architectural possibilities that celebrate diverse social interactions.
SMA Architetti has completed the refurbishment of the Attic G-24 apartment in Varese, Italy. The project revised an existing, incomplete structure into a cohesive space defined by geometry and formal continuity.
The duplex-style design connects the levels with a striking staircase and features an interior filled with artisan materials and contemporary flourishes like inset lighting and slot windows. The top floor captures uninterrupted views across the long, narrow space, while the lower level perimeter is entirely utilised for key functions.
Interior designer Omar Abdelkhalek renovated the Flexibility of Spaces apartment in Cairo, Egypt to create an adaptable living area. Designed in 2023, the home mixes modern elements with classic features such as folding doors.
The open-plan space is easy to reconfigure, featuring a central living area that connects to a bedroom, kitchen, dining, and reception through sliding doors. A wooden storage spine adds flexibility and functionality, serving as both a practical element and a visual focus.
Italian design studio akt.studio transformed a compact apartment into a functional living space. Named Apartment 28, the 38-square-meter apartment balances elegance and efficiency through thoughtful material choices and innovative solutions, including glass blocks and stainless steel accents. Soft curves and polished floors create a harmonious flow, while furniture in peach and blue tones adds warmth and personality. The design showcases the potential to make limited spaces feel expansive and inviting.
Angel Chen designed the Harmonious Love Haven, a 14-ping apartment in Taichung, Taiwan, for a couple embodying quiet elegance. Completed in 2022, the residence reflects their balanced relationship through minimalist Japanese aesthetics and sustainable features. The home doubles as a meeting space, providing a serene environment that respects the couple’s independence while nurturing their connection. Reconfigured layouts reduce confinement, earning a GD Gold Green Renovation certification with low-formaldehyde materials and adhesive-free finishes.
Named “Apartment in via dell’Oriuolo“, this Florence property was redesigned by Pierattelli Architetture in 2023. The compact apartment, located in Italy, features minimalist furnishings throughout. Clean geometries, complemented by the furnishings, form a living environment that is both fluid and dynamic, strategically optimizing space without compromising on elegance.
