An 80-square-metre apartment located on the third floor of an early postwar bâtiment on Viale Beatrice D’Este in Milan has been the subject of a careful refurbishing intervention designed by Depaolidefranceschibaldan Architetti. The renovation celebrates the building heritage by preserving the original partitions while introducing a hyper-contemporary element with a functional box containing the kitchen and services, creating a dynamic and contrasting environment.
Originally established in 1903 as a McMurties Shoe Factory, this 2023 Sydney apartment design by Studio Noakes retained its industrial heritage with high ceilings and hardwood beams. The design preserves the historical attributes while incorporating bespoke furniture and an eclectic selection of materials. A vibrant fusion of color and textured spaces provides a striking backdrop to showcase the client’s dynamic art collection, highlighting the creative spirit of Redfern, Australia.
This compact but stylish apartment in Brasília, Brazil, features the work of local studio BLOCO Arquitetos, who focused creativity on light-filled decor utilising reclaimed wood, exposed concrete and modern accessories. The home measures 68 m² (732 sq ft), and the considerable redevelopment included the removal of many of the home’s interior walls and the refitting of the apartment’s entire layout.
Radan House, a 2023 project by the Archigram Group, reinterprets a 120-square-meter apartment in Mashhad, Iran. Designed for a young couple, it skillfully integrates work and home through its unique materials and expressions. “Living areas,” says the studio, “interweave a range of experiences, blending a formal lifestyle with a warm and friendly atmosphere; the interweaving of these experiences within a defined context is a natural and inseparable aspect of contemporary human life.”
Materializing the collection of memories of the homeowner – a recently graduated doctor from Porto Alegre (south of Brazil) – in his new home in São Paulo guided the renovation project of this 68-square-meter apartment designed by Vinicius Almeida of StudioVA Arquitetos. Envisioned as a “home in the heights,” the design focused on creating an open, well-lit space with a dedicated study area and ample storage, all while drawing on the client’s nostalgic connections to nature.
Located in Brescia, Italy, this apartment has been thoroughly redesigned by Flussocreativo Design Studio. Designed in 2019, this property features a refined and contemporary aesthetic achieved through a complete overhaul of the original architecture.
The project’s emphasis on vibrant blue-gray tones and functional solutions creates a harmonious blend of aesthetics and utility, making it a stunning example of modern interior architecture that resonates with elegance and sophistication.
Set in Hanoi, Vietnam, AO Apartment reimagines a typical contemporary Vietnamese apartment into a comfortable and tranquil abode for a two-generation family, using Terrazzo, Vassari mineral paint, and Plywood. Designer DAT Studio aims to enhance the family interaction to be more cohesive and relaxed through the creation of central communal living spaces which conform to the traditional Vietnamese domestic culture that is gradually diminishing in modern lifestyles.
Located in New York, NY, United States, the Greenwich Village Pied-à-Terre is a 1,400-square-foot apartment designed by Andrew Franz Architect in 2024. Designed to reflect the client’s chic personal style, the project features abundant curves and texture, with scalloped walls and venetian plaster defining functional areas. The renovation opens the residence to multiple views and plentiful natural light. The warm palette is complimented with pops of color, and the generous day bed provides views of the park and can accommodate two.
