Residence in Curitiba anchors a generous family house in Curitiba, Brazil, where Caroline Andrusko Arquitetos guided both architecture and interiors. The commission centers on connection and well-being for a couple and three children, translating daily routines into rooms that flow between indoors and out. Clean lines and open volumes set the tone. A multi-level plan, broad glazing, and warm natural materials support lively gatherings, quiet work, and restorative downtime across the home.
Apartment O lands inside a 1930s attic in Suttgart, Germany, where SOMAA rethinks a compact apartment into a vivid, flexible home. The project turns two small units and a former storage loft into one open interior anchored by a cook’s kitchen and a walkable bookshelf stair. It’s an urban retreat that swaps hard partitions for soft boundaries and surprise gestures, from a secret bathroom door to a curtain that reveals a workplace on demand.
Forest House sits in Warsaw, Poland, a single-family house by 81.WAW.PL that leans into the surrounding pines. The exterior wears dark stone and slate, while recessed timber niches temper the weight with light and warmth. Inside, the plan stretches toward a covered terrace and uses glazing to pull the landscape through the rooms, giving daily life a steady link to the forest edge.
Villa Rosita sits in Livorno, Italy, a house reimagined by MODO architettura + design. The project merges three former residences into one private villa, renewing both interiors and grounds. Clean lines, a neutral palette, and a lush garden set the tone, while classical pieces anchor the contemporary overhaul. It’s a coastal home with poise and a clear point of view.
Surrounded by the silvery leaves of a four-decare olive grove in Ayvacık, Türkiye, Sazlı DY House by Studio OM weaves together regional building traditions with a modern design sensibility. Completed in 2024, this single-family home draws the outdoors in through sweeping windows, a restrained material palette, and a layout that’s primed for both gathering and retreat. It’s a fresh take on year-round living where rustic charm and contemporary style coexist seamlessly.
Wittman Estes has breathed new life into a historic house, located in Wayzata, MN, United States, through a major renovation for a California family. The 8,945-square-foot (831 square metre) home now has a contemporary interiors featuring sculptural elements and expansive windows – a significant change from five previous remodels that broke up the interior flow and left the residence feeling dark.
Casa Cabedelo HD is a house located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Designed by Valdemar Coutinho Arquitectos in 2021, its design embodies a functional, programmatic style while ensuring privacy via elongated volumes, serving as a barrier to prying eyes.
Crafted by Swarc Studio, the Central Beach Contemporary property features modern sophistication and is located in Vero Beach, Florida. This house delivers a balance of chic aesthetics and functionality in its design, enhancing the coastal living experience. With its bold exterior facade and serene interiors, the property illustrates an innovative approach to contemporary architecture.
