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Flexibility of Spaces Apartment Undergoes Complete Redesign

FeaturedSleek, modern interior with minimalist furniture, neutral color palette, and recessed lighting.

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.

Apartment 28 by akt.studio Reimagines 38m² Italian Home

Minimalist open-plan living space with concrete pillars, large windows, and geometric furniture.

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.

Classic MUJI Home: A Subtly Sophisticated MUJI-Style Abode With Timeless Charm

FeaturedMinimalist open-plan living space with modular shelving, sofa, and dining area.

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.

Permanent Weekender by buck&simple

Stunning wood-beamed ceiling frames panoramic lake view through sliding glass doors.

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.

Felsenburg House Showcases Eco-Friendly Renovation in Biel-Bienne

Vibrant orange-accented modern building with intriguing architectural elements in snowy setting.

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.

Feng House Combines West Coast Modern Architecture with Chinese Design

FeaturedModern wooden house with black trim, large windows, and a sleek, minimalist design.

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.

Ode to the Moon Is a Garden of Feminity for Dual Personalities

A cozy, plant-filled indoor space with natural wood furnishings and a patterned area rug.

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.”

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