The Bagel House is a full house renovation in the Glassel Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Designed by Byben in 2022, this project keeps the overall programmatic organization of the original house, while also updating the design to a contemporary concept. The original driveway will become the yard, which will be accessed through the double doors off the living room.
Set in Palanga, Lithuania, the Open House is a single-family house designed by Devyni Architektai in 2023. Featuring a sculptural design, the abode surprises with an entryway completed with a slit and a closed-off facade. Inside, the house opens up significantly, with a bright and spacious interior where a curved internal wall accommodates the kitchen, fireplace and closet, along with expansive glass doors that lead to the inner courtyard.
The project originates from a design competition for the renovation of a penthouse apartment in an early 20th-century building near Villa Torlonia in Rome. The Casa Ance apartment is intended as a guest residence for the Italian national association of building companies, and the project addressed the need for a clear distinction between the “public” and private areas of the house to serve both as a private residence and a venue for meetings and gatherings.
Completed in 2023, Amman Villa is a House located in Amman, Jordan. It’s designed by Tarek Dada Interior Architecture and Design Agency, which takes a holistic approach to design, meticulously considering spatial relationships, circulation, lighting, furniture, and art. The designer explains that for this project, most pieces were custom made, ensuring a strong dialogue between the space and the furniture pieces.
The Dark Luxury Apartment showcases contemporary elegance, crafted by Mopsarchitects. Finished in 2019, this apartment located in the United States covers 2,077 sq. ft (193 sq. m), seamlessly merging beauty with utility. The layout skillfully integrates emotional richness alongside pragmatic living, ensuring that every room feels both connected and unique.
This project consisted of the complete renovation of a 1970s apartment located on the seafront, which had remained uninhabited for years and had never been refurbished. Designed by Josep F. Mauri, the intervention sought to balance modernity with Mediterranean essence, using a neutral palette and natural materials. The apartment has been transformed into a contemporary, bright, and functional space—ideal for enjoying the Mediterranean lifestyle.
In an elegant district overlooking the Insugherata Park along Rome’s Via Cassia, this 220-square-meter apartment has been renovated with the aim of creating a bright, sophisticated and welcoming space. The interiors are dominated by white tones, enriched by black accents that add depth and character to the rooms.
Perched high above the Gulf of Mexico in Longboat Key, FL, Waterclub reimagines a 1980s interior into an airy and serene space that celebrates the ocean’s deep blue and green hues. Designed in 2024 by Traction Architecture, the apartment features a reconfigured floor plan with sightlines and natural materials that enhance connections to the surrounding water, while finishes complement the shimmering tones of the landscape.