The Classic MUJI Home in Taichung, Taiwan, exemplifies minimalist design through a soft, light-hued, restrained personality. Designed by Angel Chen, it highlights the beloved MUJI aesthetics. The apartment features white walls, light wood flooring, an open layout, and efficient storage solutions. Natural light enhances the space, with every aspect from textiles to decor carefully considered to promote spatial harmony. The apartment is a testament to the owners’ understanding of their needs, embodying understated elegance and clever organization.
In Wagstaffe, Australia, architecture studio buck&simple. has divided this 2021 house into public and private spaces through a solid brick courtyard. Known as Permanent Weekender, the home is elevated to maintain its water views and create an artificial ground plane, accessible from the upper floor living areas. A subdued, textural palette enhances the home’s friendly, warm and calm atmosphere, along with abundant natural light and tactile materials like recycled brick and blackbutt.
In 2024, Sara Gelibter Architecte reimagined Felsenburg, a historic house in Biel-Bienne, Switzerland, originally constructed around 1860. An urgent roof renovation served as the catalyst, leading to a design featuring corrugated fiber cement panels and exposed wooden structures.
The project prioritizes economic and ecological considerations, showcasing a collaborative effort between architects and owners, resulting in a space that honors its historical heritage while embracing contemporary design elements.
Casa Cariño, located in Guadalajara, Mexico, is a serene sanctuary designed by Dinamita Taller. Designed in 2023, this house reflects the artistic passions of its photographer owners. Casa Cariño stands as a testament to the beauty of intentional living and storytelling.
Feng House by BLA Design Group in Vancouver, Canada, seamlessly combines West Coast modern architecture with traditional Chinese design. The home features large gables, floor-to-ceiling windows, and sliding glass doors, maximizing natural light and creating interconnected spaces.
Influenced by Vancouver’s climate, it incorporates standing seam metal cladding and cedar siding. The interiors honor the family’s Asian heritage with custom artwork, slatted wood panels, and culturally elegant furnishings. Designed in 2022, the project reflects a blend of cultural influences and modern living trends.
Based in Desio, Italy, the design studio led by Veronica Mazziotti and Marco Vanucci created a film set for the balloon-like installation Ode to the Moon for the 29th edition of Miart, an international modern and contemporary art fair. Designed by Studio Paradisiartificiali for the fair’s ArtOnStage project, Ode to the Moon reflects on two sisters trying to arrange comforts for their mother who is far away. The installation is intended to symbolize the setting for “an intimate connection between two women.”
Casa Ottanio is an apartment in Milano, Italy, refurbished by Nomade Architettura Interior design in 2024. The project involved a complete renovation aimed at reviving and modernising historical details. The result is a carefully crafted space that balances old and new elements.
Twin Apartments in Kirchberg by Storagemilano redefine mountain living in Austria with a chic, modern ambiance. Designed in 2024, these adjacent apartments blend distinctly contemporary interiors with panoramic alpine views.
