Atelier Échelle’s House on the River is a 4,500-square-foot residence with a 1,060-square-foot winter garden, designed for a couple with deep family roots on the site. Located in the riverside village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec, the home sits on land held by the family for generations. The footprint of a 1970s prefab bungalow was used as the basis for a new studio and winter garden—an homage to the owners’ legacy as passionate gardeners.
Located on the west banks of Lake Memphremagog in Magog, Canada, House on the Lake is a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional barn volume typical to rural Québec. Designed by Atelier Échelle and completed in 2023, this six-bedroom house incorporates a structural system meeting reinforced concrete and steel framing standards to create the perfect living space while allowing for a seamless flow of art integrated with the architecture.
Situated in the charming locale of Calella de Palafrugell, the Summer House on the Costa Brava is an achievement by Veronica Mimoun Studio. Completed in 2025, this remarkable property embraces the essence of coastal living. Its sleek lines and modern architecture blend seamlessly with the picturesque surroundings.
Lo Strobilabo is located in the original basement of a 1920s villa in Rome, Italy, featuring design by Francesca Delicato. This apartment offers a striking example of contemporary urban interior design, highlighting a hybrid space that is home, studio, and creative lab all in one. The 2020 project introduces unexpected light and a spatial flow that allows living and working to coexist in a dynamic system, defined by artistic materials and intentional details.
Just moments from the renowned La Pagode cinema, the Babylone apartment presents a distinctive pied-à-terre for a collector residing in London. Crafted by Sandra Benhamou in 2024, this residence captures the essence of contemporary design while honoring the timeless allure of Parisian aesthetics. The transformation commences at the entrance, where a vivid sky-blue marble sets the stage for a striking design narrative.
Nestled within the serene landscapes of Southampton, United States, this architectural gem serves as the epitome of a summer and weekend retreat. Designed by Diego Petrate in 2020, this house maximizes every square foot for efficiency, integrating large windows for nature immersion, celebrating contrast between strict geometries and organic gardens, finished with tranquil white interiors and warm wooden floors for comfort, featuring a master bedroom with a private terrace.
The Lumiar Apartment NR & PS in Lisbon, Portugal, showcases a design by João Tiago Aguiar Arquitectos. Designed in 2025, this apartment embodies a refined aesthetic, harmoniously blending light with noble materials like walnut wood and Calacatta marble. The contemporary design emphasizes fluidity, creating a space that balances openness and intimacy, aligning with modern living needs while offering a timelessly elegant environment for relaxation and interaction.
The Desert Geode Residence, a house in Paradise Valley, Arizona, designed by Kendle Design Collaborative in 2024, is a visual masterpiece that embodies modern design principles. Nestled within the Arizona desert, its striking, angular silhouette of folding metal planes and blasted-face masonry evokes the layered beauty of a geode, marking a strong connection with its natural surroundings through an innovative use of light and shadow.
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