The Regent’s Park Townhouse in London’s Westminster district was redesigned by Studio Arthur Casas in 2024. The interior design subtly integrates the homeowners’ art collection into the historic 1822 building’s preserved framework. Soft hues highlight the artwork, and strategic furniture placement ensures comfortable movement while retaining original spatial layouts.
Villa Neviera, located in Cellina, Italy, was restored by Archigemma Studio in 2022. Known as “Il Rifugio,” it preserved historic features and sustained a connection with the surrounding landscape and structures. Now a hotel, the building’s authentic character remains intact, promoting local culture and ensuring economic compatibility within the tourism sector. The project focused on preserving its typological elements while adding native vegetation and eco-friendly features. Villa Neviera exemplifies sustainable development and the importance of collective conservation efforts.
Casa Romagnolo is a house in Acquarossa, Switzerland, updated by Wespi de Meuron Romeo in 2024. The historic building was largely in good original condition, but the design reinforced its quality with targeted corrections. Key elements updated included the access and entrance situation and the north-facing extension for the bathrooms. The architect aimed to support and enhance the original architecture through thoughtful modifications.
This three-storey house in Toronto, Canada, originally constructed as a dairy over a century ago, underwent an interior renovation by PLANT Architect in 2020. The designers transformed the narrow, townhouse-like layout by strategically redesigning the main staircase, incorporating floor-to-ceiling glass panels, and adding a skylight to visually expand the second-floor living room. The clients’ extensive art collection inspired a curio cabinet-inspired design for this level, complemented by whimsical, bubble-like pendant lighting fixtures.
The Convent of the Sacred Heart Library in New York City has undergone a stunning refurbishment by 1100 Architect, blending modern design elements with the historic character of the early 20th-century landmarked building.
This library, part of an all-girls K-12 school on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, now features a welcoming environment with the strategic use of color, texture, and pattern. Modular furniture allows for versatile group and individual study settings, while naturally lit nooks provide spaces for focused learning. The project is part of an ongoing collaboration between 1100 Architect and Convent of the Sacred Heart, which also includes the recent design of a new Future Lab and Makerspace.
Located in the historic city center of Vilnius, Lithuania, this stunning apartment project by designer Edita Righetto embodies a timeless elegance. Crafted within an 18th-century building, the interior seamlessly blends contemporary design with the property’s historic features. The layout prioritizes an airy, light-filled atmosphere, allowing the breathtaking cityscape views to take center stage. Carefully selected materials, including natural stone, smoked wood, and brass accents, contribute to the tranquil and refined ambiance throughout the space.
Exeter College Library in Oxford, UK, has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment by nex architecture. This neo-gothic library, designed by George Gilbert Scott in 1857, sits in a sensitive historic setting next to the Bodleian Library’s Convocation House. The project aimed to create additional study space, improve accessibility and environmental performance, and conserve the building’s fabric and historic features.
Feldman Architecture‘s reimagination of a historic San Francisco building into the chic, contemporary office space known as Seven Hills SF showcases their expertise in blending old and new. Located in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, this former health center and gym now features a refreshed, airy workspace anchored by a striking, wood-slatted staircase and an operable skylight that floods the double-height atrium with natural light.
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