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Casa Urbana: Bright Minimalism Meets Historical Fresco

A grand, ornate room with intricate ceiling designs, large windows, and statement furniture.

In the esteemed Monti district of Rome, Punto Zero has created Casa Urbana, a spacious apartment that infuses modernity with historical charm. Designed in 2024, this flat’s corner positioning ensures natural light flows abundantly, illuminating a modern aesthetic that beautifully highlights the character-filled frescoed ceilings. With a balance of simplicity and elegance, the interior exudes a cozy, personal retreat with bright, white spaces that reflect a clean, contemporary design approach.

Sangre de Cristo House by Specht Novak

FeaturedMinimalist living room with exposed wooden beams, concrete walls, and a fireplace.

Set into a ridge-top in Santa Fe, the Sangre de Cristo House epitomizes refined modern architecture. Conceptualized by Specht Novak in 2018, this house features two expansive board-formed concrete walls that fluidly connect the interior to the surrounding Santa Fe landscape. Designed with a narrow skylight, large expanses of glass and spacious floor plans, this house emphasizes a seamless integration with the outdoors while ensuring a cozy and private atmosphere inside.

Tantalus Studio Residence Blends Timeless Midcentury Design with Nature

FeaturedA two-story tropical retreat with a covered deck, surrounded by lush greenery.

Tantalus Studio Residence is a 1954 house located in Honolulu, United States. Designed in a midcentury style by Tantalus Studio, the property features a balance between historic homage and modern-day significance.

The designer restored the home in 2020, incorporating warm finishes and an eclectic mix of furnishings to create a serene backdrop for the dramatic views from every room.

CCC House Sidoarjo by GeTs Architects

Modern, minimalist exterior with stone and glass facade, lush greenery, and paved entrance.

Set along one of Java’s busiest toll roads in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, CCC House Sidoarjo is a peaceful retreat designed in 2017 by GeTs Architects. With a contemporary design that is inviting yet understated, the structure combines simplicity and functionality.

Balancing urban connection with residential serenity, this multifunctional building strikes a serene presence while serving as a rest area and marketing gallery for a nearby residential community.

Rehabilitation of an Old House by Terral Arquitectos

A traditional Spanish-style white building with a tiled roof, wrought-iron windows, and a wooden door.

The Rehabilitation of an Old House marries tradition with modernity in Vélez-Málaga, Spain. This single-story house retains its historic facade, giving way to a large modern courtyard embraced by interior spaces. The design by local firm Terral Arquitectos integrates the original stone masonry walls and courtyard with new, carefully considered extensions that allow the historic building to remain intact while meeting the needs of a contemporary family.

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